UGA Foundation
The University of Georgia Foundation is committed to supporting the university’s mission through fiduciary care of donated assets and financial support of the university’s teaching, research and public service programs.
The University of Georgia Foundation enriches the quality of education at the university by supporting scholarships, endowed chairs and professorships and other programs that rely on private funds.
With more than $1 billion in assets, a large portion of which is endowed, the foundation provides an average of more than $75 million annually to UGA to advance its mission of teaching, research and public service.
The foundation was established in 1937. As a steward of donor funds, the foundation has a strong record of fiscal and financial management. Its investment portfolio has consistently outperformed key benchmarks. Growth in the foundation’s assets has allowed for greater financial support of the university’s mission.
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. The foundation shall operate as a cooperative organization in accordance with policies of the University System of Georgia Board of Regents.
Kelly Kerner
Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations and Executive Director of the UGA Foundation
Brett Jackson
Assistant Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Jason Bull
Chief Investment Officer, UGA Foundation
Important Dates
September 30 – October 1, 2021
Board of Trustees Fall Meeting
Athens, GA
