About University of Georgia Foundation
The mission and purpose of the University of Georgia Foundation is to provide support for the teaching, research, public service and outreach programs of the University of Georgia by means of volunteer leadership and assistance in development and fundraising activities; fiduciary care for the assets of the foundation for the long-term benefit and enhancement of the university; and broad advice, consultation and support to the president of the university.
Focus Areas
Higher educationScholarshipsFaculty support (chairs, professorships)ResearchPublic service and outreach
Who They Fund
students/individual scholarship recipientseducational institutions (schools, colleges)local communities/general public served by outreach programs
Funding Style
individual financial aid (scholarships)capital grants (construction projects)
About University of Georgia Foundation
The University of Georgia Foundation’s recent giving is defined by very large support for the University of Georgia and its athletic association, with scholarships and construction projects appearing at the center of its largest grants. In 2025, it awarded $105,216,772 to The University of Georgia for scholarships and other support, and $87,906,222 to the Uga Athletic Association for scholarships and construction projects. Those commitments fit a broader pattern of major institutional support tied to the university’s teaching, research, public service, and outreach work. The foundation also backs scholarship activity beyond Athens, including grants to National Merit Scholarship in Chicago for scholarships across multiple years. Its mission, as provided, emphasizes volunteer leadership, development and fundraising assistance, fiduciary care for assets, and advice and consultation to the university president. The result is a funder that concentrates on the university ecosystem while also extending support to selected scholarship and outreach efforts.
What University of Georgia Foundation Funds
Scholarships are a clear throughline in the foundation’s grantmaking. It gave $79,405,365 to The University of Georgia in 2024 and $74,317,496 in 2023 for scholarships and other support, showing repeated institutional backing over multiple years. Construction-related support is another visible area: the Uga Athletic Association received $63,330,369 in 2024 and $39,381,469 in 2023 for scholarships and construction projects. The foundation also funds research infrastructure and related support, including $588,797 to the Uga Research Foundation in 2024 for other support. Public service and outreach appears in smaller grants as well, such as $11,650 to Chess & Community Conference in Atlanta for public service and outreach.
How University of Georgia Foundation Gives
Grant sizes range from small outreach awards to very large institutional commitments. The typical grant size is $78,750 at the 25th percentile, $588,797 at the median, and $63,330,369 at the 75th percentile, which reflects a pattern dominated by large block grants. The same major recipients recur across years: The University of Georgia and the Uga Athletic Association both appear in multiple consecutive years, as does National Merit Scholarship. The foundation is a regular funder, not a DAF, and it does not fund individuals directly. Its grantmaking mix includes scholarships, project support, capital improvements, and institutional support.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$450.4M
Total Assets
$2.4B
Total Revenue
$327.3M
Total Expenses
$212.6M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $79K and $63.3M, with a median of $589K.
25th Percentile
$79K
Median
$589K
75th Percentile
$63.3M
Geographic Reach
Regional2 states funded
About 78% of grants go to recipients in GA.
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
ELIZABETH PRINCE
Accepts unsolicited proposals
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