UGA Foundation

COVID-19 Update

Most of the UGA Foundation staff will be teleworking as health officials worldwide closely monitor the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19), and we have implemented a business continuity plan to continue to serve you. If you need assistance, please use the following emails to contact the UGA Foundation:

Gift Related Transactions: gifts@uga.edu
Expenditure, Budget, and Fund Related Transactions: askfsap@uga.edu

Effective Wednesday, March 18, the UGA Foundation will operate on the reduced office hours of Monday – Friday from 8 AM – noon.

If you are dropping off items at 1 Press Place for the UGA Foundation during current business hours, Monday – Friday between 8 AM – noon, please call 706-542-6677 for access. The doors to the building will remain locked until further notice.

If you have submitted a check request to the Foundation, please note that checks will be processed periodically and will be mailed directly to the payee if not otherwise notified. To have a check held for pickup during the aforementioned time, please contact the Expenditure Control office at askfsap@uga.edu.

Overview of the Foundation

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.

Mission of the 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. The foundation shall operate as a cooperative organization in accordance with policies of the University System of Georgia Board of Regents.

Kelly Kerner

Kelly Kerner

Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations and Executive Director of the UGA Foundation

Brett Jackson UGA Foundation

Brett Jackson

Assistant Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Jason Bull

Jason Bull

Chief Investment Officer, UGA Foundation

Important Dates

February 20-21, 2020
Board of Trustees Winter Meeting
Athens, GA

June 11-12, 2020
Board of Trustees Annual Meeting
St. Simons Island, GA

gifts@uga.edu

706-542-6677

EIN/Tax ID: 58-6033837

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