Georgia Southern University Foundation, Inc.
The Georgia Southern University Foundation raises, invests and distributes private dollars needed to fund the programs, projects, scholarships, equipment and buildings that help Georgia Southern University earn and maintain a reputation for excellence.
Tuition, fees and state allocations cover the “basics,” but are not sufficient to provide for the many “extras” that add quality and value to a university education and allow research and regional service to flourish.
The Foundation also provides support to divisions within the University to fund special needs. These include many instructional projects, cultural outreach initiatives, admissions programs, international student activities, the Georgia Southern University Southern Pride Marching Band, and more. The Foundation supports the fundraising needs of the Georgia Southern University Museum, The Garden of the Coastal Plain, the Georgia Southern University Center for Wildlife Education and the Lamar Q Ball Jr. Raptor Center, the Performing Arts Center, and other facilities and programs which serve the campus and community.
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 and Mission
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.
Board Members
Mr. Michael R. Sanders – Chair
Mr. Trip C. Addison – President
Mr. R.T. Evans – Secretary
Mrs. Dana Potts – Treasurer
Dr. Don Aaron, Jr. Orthopedic Surgeon Optim Orthopedics Statesboro, GA |
Mr. Trip C. Addison VP, University Advancement President, University Foundation Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA |
Mr. Leonard Bevill President/CEO Macon Occupational Medicine Macon, GA |
Mrs. Ellen Bolch President/CEO THA Group Savannah, GA |
Mr. David H. Brooker President and CEO Citizens Bank of Washington County Sandersville, GA |
Dr. Harry Carter Professor The Citadel Charleston, SC |
Dr. Kelley Chester Principal & Co-Founder Thought Bridge LLC Milton, GA |
Mr. Bill Crider CEO Crider Companies Stillmore, GA |
Mr. David Edwards Atlanta, GA |
Mr. Richard T. Evans, Jr. Vice President Evans General Contractors Alpharetta, GA |
Dr. Carl Gooding Dean Emeritus, Parker College of Business Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA |
Mr. John Ray Hendley President Hendley Properties Statesboro, GA |
Mr. Cedric Henry COO & Co-Founder Millennium Corporation Arlington, VA |
Mr. William R. Hickman, Jr. Partner Dabbs, Hickman, Hill & Cannon, LLP Statesboro, GA |
Dr. John Hodges Retired MD Statesboro, GA |
Mr. Eric Johnson Executive Vice President Hussey Gay Bell Savannah, GA |
Mr. Ronny Just Governmental Relations Manager Georgia Power Company Atlanta, GA |
Mr. John W. Lane Market President Statesboro Bank Statesboro, GA |
Dr. Kyle Marrero University President Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA |
Mr. James B. Matthews, III Shareholder Blasingame, Burch, Garrand & Ashley, P.C. Athens, GA |
Mr. James A. Medbery Senior Vice President Binswanger Atlanta, GA |
Mr. Stephen Milner CEO Planters Telephone Cooperative Newington, GA |
Mr. David Paddison President Sterling Seacrest Partners, Inc. Savannah, GA |
Mrs. Sharon Ponder VP of Finance Bennett International Group McDonough, GA |
Mrs. Dana Potts EVP/CFO Persons Banking Company Glennville, GA |
Mr. Michael Sanders Senior Vice President UBS Financial Services Atlanta, GA |
Mr. Alton Standifer Assistant to the President University of Georgia Athens, GA |
Mr. James Van Epps President/CEO Van Epps LLC Roswell, GA |
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Board Agendas and Minutes
November 18, 2022
April 22, 2022
April 22, 2022
November 19, 2021
April 30, 2021
December 4, 2020
June 19, 2020
December 6, 2019
October 18, 2019
May 18, 2019
October 25, 2018
May 11, 2018
October 4, 2017
May 9, 2017
October 27, 2016
May 3, 2016
October 29, 2015
May 4, 2015
October 30, 2014
May 6, 2014
November 2, 2013
May 4, 2013
November 3, 2012
May 19, 2012
September 10, 2011
April 2, 2011
February 1, 2011
November 6, 2010
May 15, 2010
February 2, 2010
October 17, 2009
Audited Financial Statements
IRS Form 990
Last updated: 1/31/2023