About University of West Georgia Foundation
The mission of the University of West Georgia is to enable students, faculty, and staff to realize their full potential through academic engagement, supportive services, professional development, and a caring, student-centered community. (Foundation supports scholarships, academic initiatives, athletic programs, and capital projects.)
Focus Areas
scholarshipsacademic programsathleticscapital projectsarts and humanitiesstudent support services
Who They Fund
college/university students (including residential students)faculty and staff of higher education institutionshigher education institution as an organizational beneficiary
Funding Style
capacity building
About University of West Georgia Foundation
The University of West Georgia Foundation Inc. directs most of its grantmaking to the University of West Georgia in Carrollton, with large awards tied to student housing, scholarships, and programmatic support. Two of the biggest recent grants illustrate the pattern: $2,747,997 for student housing improvements in 2024 and $2,074,270 for student scholarships in 2024. The foundation also appears in more than one year with repeated support for the same institutional priorities, including scholarships and broader programmatic support, alongside smaller awards for equipment and faculty and staff compensation. Its grant activity is tied to the university’s mission of supporting students, faculty, and staff through academic engagement, supportive services, professional development, and a student-centered community. Recent grants also show occasional support beyond the university itself, such as Carroll County Economic Development Foundation and Elevate Douglas Economic Development Corporation Inc., both in Georgia. Across the record provided, the giving is local and entirely within Georgia, with the university as the primary recipient and the foundation’s grantmaking closely aligned to campus needs.
What University of West Georgia Foundation Funds
Student scholarships are a clear funding priority. In 2024, the foundation gave $2,074,270 to University of West Georgia for student scholarships, and it also awarded $1,536,391 for the same purpose in 2023. Housing and campus facilities are another recurring area: $2,747,997 went to University of West Georgia for student housing improvements in 2024, and $228,028 supported the same category in 2023. The foundation also funds institutional operations and campus capacity. It gave $1,501,828 in 2024 for programmatic and other institutional support, following $1,463,582 in 2023 for the same type of support. Smaller awards extend to furniture, fixtures, and minor equipment, plus faculty and staff compensation support.
How University of West Georgia Foundation Gives
Typical grant size is substantial: the 25th percentile is $117,142, the median is $276,563, and the 75th percentile is $1,501,828. The distribution suggests a mix of mid-sized institutional awards and larger capital or scholarship commitments. Grants recur across years for the same recipient and purposes, especially at University of West Georgia, which appears repeatedly in 2023 and 2024. The foundation is a private university foundation tied to a single institution, and its active program does not accept unsolicited applications. It also makes program-related investments.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$7.9M
Total Assets
$100.9M
Total Revenue
$10.3M
Total Expenses
$10.3M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $117K and $1.5M, with a median of $277K.
25th Percentile
$117K
Median
$277K
75th Percentile
$1.5M
Geographic Reach
Local1 state funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
GARY KINARD
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