About Georgia's Own Credit Union
Georgia's Own Credit Union directs most of its philanthropy to Georgia-based education, youth-serving, and community-building organizations, with an emphasis on supporting local K–12 and higher education institutions, basic needs for children, and credit-union sector capacity. Grants frequently support programmatic operating needs, sponsorships, and community partnerships rather than large national initiatives, and the foundation shows a strong Atlanta/Georgia geographic focus. Repeated gifts to its own foundation, state universities, faith-based schools, and credit-union sector charities suggest a mix of institutional stewardship and targeted community impact.
Focus Areas
State and local higher education fundraising (Georgia State University, Augusta University, Clayton State, technical college foundations)Christian K–12 and college-preparatory schools in Georgia (King's Ridge Christian School, TriQuest Christian Academy, Lakeview Academy)Youth basic needs and family-serving programs (Sleep in Heavenly Peace; The Brian Jordan Foundation — children and family services)Credit union and financial-services sector philanthropy and workforce development (Georgia's Own Foundation, Southeastern Credit Union Foundation, Associated Credit Union Foundation)Atlanta-area urban greening and community improvement (Trees Atlanta, Park Pride)
About Georgia's Own Credit Union
Georgia's Own Credit Union’s recent giving shows a repeat pattern of sizeable support for Georgia State University Foundation Inc, including $101,500 in 2024 and $100,000 in 2023. That emphasis on higher education sits alongside recurring gifts to its own foundation, indicating a grantmaking style that combines institutional stewardship with local community investment. Across the recent grant list, the foundation also backs youth-serving groups, K-12 schools, credit union philanthropy, and organizations working on basic needs and community well-being. The funder’s grantmaking is highly local, with most grants staying in Georgia and many landing in Atlanta and nearby cities. Repeated awards to Georgia's Own Foundation Inc, The Brian Jordan Foundation, and Christian schools such as King's Ridge Christian School show that the foundation supports both affiliated philanthropy and community-based partners. Its recent awards also extend to groups serving children in need, people with disabilities, and neighborhood improvement efforts, suggesting a broad but still locally focused approach. The overall pattern is one of steady mid-sized grants rather than a small number of very large national commitments.
What Georgia's Own Credit Union Funds
Higher education is a clear part of the foundation’s portfolio. In 2025, it gave $31,877 to Augusta University Foundation to advance Augusta University’s mission and long-term academic priorities, and it also gave $10,000 in 2023 to Clayton State University Foundation. K-12 and college-preparatory education is another recurring theme. Georgia's Own Credit Union awarded $10,000 in 2025 to Triquest Christian Academy for affordable elementary education in Cobb County, and it gave $10,000 in 2023 plus $7,500 in 2024 to King's Ridge Christian School. The foundation also supports youth and family services. The Brian Jordan Foundation received $35,440 in 2023, $15,000 in 2024, and $6,667 in 2025 for programs that support children and families. In a different service area, Livesafe Resources Inc received $6,000 in 2025 and $6,000 in 2024 for domestic violence and sexual assault-related support.
How Georgia's Own Credit Union Gives
Typical grants cluster in the mid-sized range: the p25 is $7,321, the median is $10,000, and the p75 is $22,018. Recent awards include both smaller community grants and larger charitable contributions, which suggests a mix of program support and institutional giving. Recipients also reappear across multiple years: Georgia's Own Foundation Inc, The Brian Jordan Foundation, Chris Tucker Foundation Inc, King's Ridge Christian School, Southeastern Credit Union Foundation, and Livesafe Resources Inc all received repeat support. The foundation is a credit-union-affiliated grantmaker and also makes program-related investments. Its grants appear to be made through its own discretion rather than an open application process, since no application mode is shown in the data.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$224K
Total Assets
$4.2B
Total Revenue
$284.6M
Total Expenses
$298.8M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $7K and $22K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$7K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$22K
Geographic Reach
Local4 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
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