Valdosta State University Alumni Association Inc
Valdosta State University Alumni Association Inc is a private foundation, based in Valdosta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $305K. Net investment income was $14K.
Valdosta State University Alumni Association Inc at a glance
In short: Valdosta State University Alumni Association Inc gave $305K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $305K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $305,019
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $305,019
- Median grant
- $305,019
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Valdosta State University Alumni Association Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Valdosta State University Alumni Association Inc gives
- In 2023 it paid out 871% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $305K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $305,019 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $15,838 | $313,164 | $305,019 | 1 | $311,574 | $14,248 | — |
| 2023 | $297,326 | $5,613 | $8,646 | — | — | $6,784 | $3,751 | $779 |
| 2022 | $279,834 | $15,478 | $3,730 | — | — | $2,627 | $6,875 | $639 |
| 2021 | $312,625 | $25,132 | $17,520 | — | — | $15,092 | $15,204 | $522 |
| 2020 | $277,271 | $15,253 | $9,118 | — | — | — | $6,175 | $840 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Valdosta State University Alumni Association Inc is led by Keshra Blackman, President - Atlanta Chapter since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 41 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Keshra Blackman
President - Atlanta Chapter
Director → President - Atlanta Chapter, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mikki Hudson Wills
President
First Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Peacock
Chair & Directors
Director → Chair & Directors, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chuck Roberts
Chair & Chapters South
Chair & Chapters → Chair & Chapters South, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Cliett
Chair & Student Services
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Smith
Chair & Booster Relations
Co-Chair & Booster Relations → Chair & Booster Relations, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tasha Lott
Chair & Special Events
Director → Chair & Special Events, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Jimerson
Chair & Affinity Groups
Director → Chair & Affinity Groups, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Mock
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chad Jordan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clay Moseley
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cosby Johnson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Foster Hill
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John David Dean
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Kirnon
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Fici
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lindsay Strickland
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori Lambright
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nick Overstreet
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paula Weeks
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean Willett
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tommy Johnston
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trellis Payne
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wesley Sewell
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William A Fricks
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emery Johnson
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Helen Rice
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacob Bell
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jake Cleghorn
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Eunice
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Sasser
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laveda Pullens
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nikki Rodgers
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rashard Howard
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rhianna Leigh Trice
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Barker
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beverly Richardson-Blake
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Corinna Robinson
First Vice President
Chair & Chapter North → First Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donovan Head
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sirocus Barnes
Immediate Past President
President → Immediate Past President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Merritt Wall
Vsu Alumni Officer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Font Tornabene (2020–2021) — Chair & Booster Relations
- Former: Jessica Freeman (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jim Tunison (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Larry Hanson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Lorena McLemore-Cole (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Marty Rodgers (2020–2021) — Chair & Special Events
- Former: Mike Beverly (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Ryan Whitfield (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Scott Purvis (2020–2021) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Jalen Smith (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Valdosta State University Alumni Association Inc
How much does Valdosta State University Alumni Association Inc give each year?
Valdosta State University Alumni Association Inc gave $305K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Valdosta State University Alumni Association Inc operate?
Valdosta State University Alumni Association Inc has awarded grants in Georgia.
What is Valdosta State University Alumni Association Inc's EIN?
Valdosta State University Alumni Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1734433. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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