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Also known as: C/O MS JEANNIE WRIGHT
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Georgia Ornithological Society Inc. is a private association based in BROOKHAVEN, GA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1966. The principal officer is Jeannie Wright. It holds total assets of $2.6M. Annual income is reported at $187K. Total assets have grown from $2.1M in 2011 to $2.5M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 15 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Georgia, Colorado and South Carolina. According to available records, Georgia Ornithological Society Inc. has made 46 grants totaling $681K, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $109K and $240K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $240K distributed across 14 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $412 to $150K, with an average award of $15K. The foundation has supported 27 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Georgia, Alabama, Florida, which account for 83% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$412
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$17K
Largest Grant
$150K
Based on 14 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Georgia Ornithological Society Inc. is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 46 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in GA, AL, FL.
Georgia Ornithological Society Inc. has distributed a total of $681K across 46 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $15K. Individual grants have ranged from $412 to $150K.
Georgia Ornithological Society Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Georgia Ornithological Society Inc. is headquartered in BROOKHAVEN, GA. While based in GA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Bob Sargent | BUSINESS MANAGER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mark Beebe | CHAIR EARTH SHARE OF GEORGIA | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Vacant | PAST PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lauren Gingerella | CHAIR CONSERVATION COMMITTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Bob Sargent | CHAIR EDUCATION COMMITTEE / EDITOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Steve Wagner | 1ST VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| James F Flynn Jr | WEBMASTER (NON-VOTING) | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael Weaver | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| James Flynn | CHAIR CHECKLIST AND RECORD / WEBMASTER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Shannon Fair | CHAIR MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ed Maioriello | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sue Peters-Ferree | HISTORIAN (NON-VOTING) | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Adam Betuel | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jeannie Wright | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| James Ferrari | CHAIR EDITORIAL COMMITTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$169K
Total Assets
$2.5M
Fair Market Value
$2.5M
Net Worth
$2.5M
Grants Paid
$128K
Contributions
$11K
Net Investment Income
$221K
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total: $2.3M
Total Grants
46
Total Giving
$681K
Average Grant
$15K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
27
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nature Conservacy Of GeorgiaGRANT FOR PRESCRIBED BURNS, TREE PLANTING AND SELECTIVE HARVESTING | Atlanta, GA | $50K | 2023 |
| Georgia Audubon SocietyGRANT FOR ATLANTA BELTLINE | Atlanta, GA | $42K | 2023 |
| Uga Research FoundationGRANT FOR GRADUATE STUDENT | Athens, GA | $20K | 2023 |
| East Carolina UniversityGRANT FOR GRADUATE STUDENT | Greenville, NC | $5K | 2023 |
| Georgia College And State UniversityGRANT FOR GRADUATE STUDENT | Milledgeville, GA | $5K | 2023 |
| Bob SargentCAMP SCHOLARSHIP | Macon, GA | $3K | 2023 |
| American Birding AssociationCAMP COLORADO | Colorado Springs, CO | $2K | 2023 |
| Hellena MoonSCHOLARSHIP | Decatur, GA | $628 | 2023 |
| Tall Timbers Research StationGRANT FOR INSTALLING AND MONITORING RED-COCKADED WOODPECKER BOXES | Tallahassee, FL | $16K | 2022 |
| Uga Poultry Science DepartmentGRANT FOR GRADUATE STUDENT | Athens, GA | $5K | 2022 |
| Berry College Department Of BiologyOPPORTUNITY FUND | Mt Berry, GA | $5K | 2022 |
| Uga Foundation Treanor HouseOPPORTUNITY FUND | Athens, GA | $5K | 2022 |
| Kennesaw State University Research And Science FoundationGRANT FOR GRADUATE STUDENT | Kennesaw, GA | $4K | 2022 |
| Georgia Alabama Land TrustCOVERVATION GRANT | Piedmont, AL | $150K | 2021 |
| Georgia Department Of Natural ResourcesREDUCTION OF DISTURBANCE TO NEXTING SHOREBIRDS ALON THE GA COAST | Atlanta, GA | $40K | 2021 |
| Atlanta Audubon SocietyGRANT FOR RESTORATION WORK A BIG CREEK GREEWAY | Atlanta, GA | $20K | 2021 |
| Migratory Shorebird Research FundTERRELL GRANT | Columbia, SC | $8K | 2021 |
| Coastal Carolina UniversityTERRELL GRANT | Conway, SC | $5K | 2021 |
| Georgia Southern Research And Service FoundationGRANT FOR GRADUATE STUDENT | Stateboro, GA | $3K | 2021 |
| Jennifer AntinozziSCHOLARSHIP | Chamblee, GA | $500 | 2021 |
| Sashi GuthikondaSCHOLARSHIP | Peachtree City, GA | $497 | 2021 |
| Sanford SalzingerSCHOLARSHIP | Atlanta, GA | $462 | 2021 |
| Murali KammaSCHOLARSHIP | Atlanta, GA | $412 | 2021 |
| The Orianne SocietyPRESCRIBED FIRE FOR LONG LEAF PINE MANAGEMENT | Tiger, GA | $22K | 2020 |
| National Audubon SocietyBIRDING CAMP FOR TEENS | Ithaca, NY | $3K | 2020 |
| Uga Warnell SchoolGRANT FOR GRADUATE STUDENT | Athens, GA | $2K | 2020 |
| University Of North GeorgiaGRANT FOR GRADUATE STUDENT | Dahlonega, GA | $810 | 2020 |