The Georgia Southern University Foundation, Inc.

The Georgia Southern University Foundation plays a crucial role in ensuring the University continues to thrive by raising, investing and distributing the private funds necessary to support programs, scholarships, projects, facilities and research that elevate Georgia Southern’s reputation for excellence.

While tuition, fees and state funding cover the basic operational costs of the University, they do not provide for the many “extras” that enhance the student experience and drive our academic and research ambitions. Private support from the Foundation helps bridge this gap, funding critical initiatives that add value to a Georgia Southern education and foster regional service and innovation.

Supporting Key Areas of Impact

The Foundation helps meet special needs across many areas of the University, including:

• Instructional projects that enrich academic offerings
• Cultural outreach and community engagement initiatives
• Admissions programs that attract top talent
• International student activities and support
• The Southern Pride Marching Band and other student organizations
• Vital campus programs such as the Georgia Southern University Museum, The Garden of the Coastal Plain, the Center for Wildlife Education and the Lamar Q Ball, Jr. Raptor Center
• Arts and culture initiatives, including the Performing Arts Center, and much more

These programs, along with many others, are essential to Georgia Southern’s continued growth and impact, and they would not be possible without the generosity of donors through the Foundation.

A Legacy of Support

Founded in 1962, the Georgia Southern University Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to raising and managing private funding to support the university’s needs that are not covered by state funding. As a trusted partner of Georgia Southern, the Foundation ensures that private dollars are used efficiently and effectively to advance the university’s mission and serve the greater community.

Invest in the Future of Georgia Southern

Your support of the Georgia Southern University Foundation is an investment in the future of the university, its students, and the broader community. By contributing, you help Georgia Southern maintain its tradition of excellence, inspire innovation, and ensure a high-quality education for generations to come.

The Georgia Southern University Foundation, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization established in 1962 to raise and manage private dollars to meet the needs of Georgia Southern University that are not funded through state allocations.

The Georgia Southern University Foundation, Inc., is qualified by the Internal Revenue Service as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) corporation.

Vision

The Georgia Southern University Foundation, Inc. exists to raise private funding to meet certain educational and institutional needs at Georgia Southern University not addressed by state allocations.

Mission

The mission of The Georgia Southern University Foundation, Inc. is to assist Georgia Southern University in fulfilling its multifaceted mission and in its efforts to achieve educational excellence. The Foundation primarily accomplishes this mission by providing leadership in obtaining the resources needed to achieve the University’s goals and through responsible stewardship of the assets entrusted to the Foundation for the benefit and enhancement of the University.

Audited Financial Statements

To view current Audited Financial Statements and archived audited financial statements, please visit Georgia Southern University Foundation Accounting page

IRS Form 990

To view current IRS Form 990 and available archived IRS Form 990s, please visit Georgia Southern University Foundation Accounting page.