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. Stephen Milner – Chair Mr. Trip C. Addison – President Dr. John Hodges – Secretary Mrs. Sharon Ponder – 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. Ames Barnett President Barnett Southern Corporation Washington, GA
Mrs. Ellen Bolch President/CEO THA Group Savannah, GA
Mr. David H. Brooker President and CEO Citizens Bank of Washington County Sandersville, GA
Mr. Bryan Burke Chairman BBWH Insurors Statesboro, GA
Mr. Brandon Butler Partner/Chief Culture & Innovation Officer Majority Norcross, GA
Dr. Kelley Chester Principal & Co-Founder Thought Bridge LLC Milton, GA
Mr. Bill Crider CEO Crider Companies Stillmore, GA
Mr. David Edwards EVP/Director of Strategic Projects United Bank Corporation Atlanta, GA
Mr. Preston Etheridge Senior Vice President Regions Bank Fayetteville, GA
Mr. Richard T. Evans, Jr. Vice President Evans General Contractors Alpharetta, GA
Mr. Christian Flathman Director of Communications Eve Air Mobility Auburn, AL
Mrs. Kim Hartsock Office Managing Partner Warren Averett Suwanee, GA
Mr. John Ray Hendley President Hendley Properties Statesboro, GA
Mr. Cedric Henry COO & Co-Founder Millennium Corporation Arlington, VA
Dr. John Hodges Retired MD Statesboro, GA
Mr. Eric Johnson Executive Vice President Hussey Gay Bell Savannah, GA
Mr. Ronny Just Retired Georgia Power Company Atlanta, GA
Dr. Kyle Marrero University President Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA
Mr. Stephen Milner CEO Planters Telephone Cooperative Newington, GA
Mrs. Deborah Nelson Attorney/Partner Nelson Boyd, PLLC St. Simons Island, 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/COO LifeSteps Bank & Trust Register, GA
Mrs. Dennette Thornton Director, Group Sales & Stadium Tours AMB Sports & Entertainment, LLC Atlanta, GA
Mr. Kash Trivedi Partner Capital City Public Affairs Atlanta, GA
Mr. James Van Epps President/CEO Van Epps LLC Roswell, GA
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