Georgia Ornithological Society Inc

ATLANTA, GA EIN: 23-7044027

Georgia Ornithological Society Inc is a private foundation, based in ATLANTA, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 10 grants totaling $139K. Net investment income was $47K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.6M

+1.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$139K

+8.6% YoY

Grant Count

10

+25.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$14K

-13.1% YoY

About Georgia Ornithological Society Inc

Based on IRS filings

Georgia Ornithological Society Inc is a private foundation, based in ATLANTA, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 10 grants totaling $139K. Net investment income was $47K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

7states

Cities

AthensAtlantaChambleeColorado SpringsColumbiaConwayDahlonegaDecaturGreenvilleIthacaKennesawMaconMilledgevilleMt BerryPeachtree CityPiedmontStateboroTallahasseeTiger

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$74K$149K$223K$298K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$2,578,872$2,537,457$2,413,367
Revenue$-7,688$242,862$155,077
Expenses$181,831$169,079$150,547
Qualifying Distributions$165,024$154,484$130,867
Net Investment Income$47,054$221,070$126,399
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$60K$120K$180K$240K10 grants202014 grants20217 grants20228 grants202310 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

BIRDS GEORGIA$43KBERRY COLLEGE DEPARTMENT…$35KUGA RESEARCH FOUNDATION$23KWILD NEST BIRD REHAB$16KGEORGIA COLLEGE AND STAT…$7KTHE NATURE CONSERVACY OF…$6KBIRDS GEORGIA$5KAMERICAN BIRDING ASSOCIA…$3KSACHIN KEDAR$1KBOB SARGENT$200

Grant Size Distribution

49 grants across all recorded years

46<$50K2$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Open Grants

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Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Birds Georgia ($43,247), Berry College Department of Biology ($34,725), Uga Research Foundation ($22,832).

RecipientPurposeAmount
AMERICAN BIRDING ASSOCIATION COLORADO SPRINGS, COCAMP COLORADO$2,590
BERRY COLLEGE DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY MT BERRY, GAOPPORTUNITY FUND$34,725
BIRDS GEORGIA ATLANTA, GACONSERVATION GRANTS$43,247
BIRDS GEORGIA ATLANTA, GAOPPORTUNITY FUND$4,981
BOB SARGENT MACON, GACAMP SCHOLARSHIP$200
GEORGIA COLLEGE AND STATE UNIVERSITY MILLEDGEVILLE, GAGRANT FOR GRADUATE STUDENT$7,108
SACHIN KEDAR ATLANTA, GASCHOLARSHIP$1,192
THE NATURE CONSERVACY OF GEORGIA ATLANTA, GAGRANT FOR PRESCRIBED BURNS, TREE PLANTING AND SELECTIVE HARVESTING$6,422
UGA RESEARCH FOUNDATION ATHENS, GAGRANT FOR GRADUATE STUDENT$22,832
WILD NEST BIRD REHAB DECATUR, GACONSERVATION GRANTS$15,607

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
ED MAIORIELLOPRESIDENT3
STEVE WAGNER1ST VICE PRESIDENT2
ADAM BETUEL2ND VICE PRESIDENT2
MICHAEL WEAVERSECRETARY2
JEANNIE WRIGHTTREASURER3
JAMES FERRARICHAIR EDITORIAL COMMITTEE1
SHANNON FAIRCHAIR MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE1
JAMES FLYNNCHAIR CHECKLIST AND RECORD / WEBMASTER1
MARK BEEBECHAIR EARTH SHARE OF GEORGIA1
LAUREN GINGERELLACHAIR CONSERVATION COMMITTEE1
SUE PETERS-FERREEHISTORIAN (NON-VOTING)1
JAMES F FLYNN JRWEBMASTER (NON-VOTING)1

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is Georgia Ornithological Society Inc?

As of 2024, Georgia Ornithological Society Inc holds $2.6M in total assets with $-7,688 in annual revenue. It awarded 10 grants totaling $139K in 2024.

Where does Georgia Ornithological Society Inc operate?

Georgia Ornithological Society Inc has awarded grants in Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, New York, South Carolina.

What size grants does Georgia Ornithological Society Inc award?

In 2024, Georgia Ornithological Society Inc awarded 10 grants totaling $139K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Georgia Ornithological Society Inc's EIN?

Georgia Ornithological Society Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7044027. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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