Valdosta State University Alumni

Private foundation · Grantmaker Valdosta, GA EIN: 58-1734433

Valdosta State University Alumni 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.

Key facts about Valdosta State University Alumni

In short: Valdosta State University Alumni gave $305K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $305K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
58-1734433
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
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)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$305K

Grant Count

1

Avg Grant Size

$305K

How Valdosta State University Alumni 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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of all 1 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Cities

Valdosta

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K$400K0 grants20200 grants20210 grants20220 grants20231 grants2024

In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $305K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2024

Valdosta State University Foundation: $305KValdosta State UniversityFoundation$305K

The largest 2024 recipient was Valdosta State University Foundation ($305K).

Grant Size Distribution

1 grants across all recorded years

<$50K$50–100K$100–250K1$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Valdosta State University Foundation Valdosta, GATo further the Foundation's primary efforts toward supporting students and alumni.$305,019

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$100K$200K$300K$400K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets—$297,326$279,834
Revenue$15,838$5,613$15,478
Expenses$313,164$8,646$3,730
Qualifying Distributions$311,574$6,784$2,627
Net Investment Income$14,248$3,751$6,875
Distributable Amount—$779$639

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Valdosta State University Alumni 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

How much does Valdosta State University Alumni give each year?

Valdosta State University Alumni gave $305K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Valdosta State University Alumni operate?

Valdosta State University Alumni has awarded grants in Georgia.

What is Valdosta State University Alumni's EIN?

Valdosta State University Alumni'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.

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