Nonprofit · EIN 58-1845423
GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · ATLANTA, GA 30303
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $154,074,254 | $151,332,546 | $2,741,708 | $124,155,027 | $76,936,475 | $47,218,552 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $152,054,428 | $150,300,267 | $1,754,161 | $110,720,703 | $67,058,401 | $43,662,302 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $136,485,742 | $132,252,224 | $4,233,518 | $109,596,166 | $67,053,461 | $42,542,705 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $151,182,230
- of which government grants
- $117,520,635
- Program service revenue
- $93,747
- Investment income
- $2,302,126
- Net rental income
- $273,838
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $282,566
- Other revenue
- $496,151
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $142,636,092
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $960,470
- Accounting fees
- $146,479
- Occupancy
- $258,631
- Travel
- $15,593
- Depreciation
- $344,107
- Program services (functional)
- $147,181,959
- Management and general (functional)
- $4,150,587
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $110,720,703
- Total assets, end of year
- $124,155,027
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $76,936,475
- Net assets, end of year
- $47,218,552
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,693,517
- Publicly traded securities
- $18,373,500
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $41,523,356
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $5,695,196
- Gross unrelated business income
- $15,362
- Gross receipts
- $154,074,254
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1989
- State of legal domicile
- GA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M BRIAN BLAKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $844,636 | $161,058 |
| NICOLLE PARSONS-POLLARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $462,920 | $46,180 |
| JARED ABRAMSON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $439,492 | $52,698 |
| THOMAS VICINO | DIRECTOR (AS OF 8/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $304,881 | $40,171 |
| KERRY HEYWARD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $284,508 | $47,432 |
| DONALD HAMELBERG | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $273,541 | $46,497 |
| MARGO BRINTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $203,636 | $26,497 |
| JACK WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $163,589 | $29,990 |
| CANDACE KEMP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $163,147 | $22,522 |
| ROSE SEVCIK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $145,545 | $20,841 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M BRIAN BLAKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $867,110 | $114,612 |
| NICOLLE PARSONS-POLLARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $446,176 | $41,464 |
| JARED ABRAMSON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $420,240 | $49,323 |
| SARA ROSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $349,569 | $43,235 |
| KERRY HEYWARD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $287,119 | $45,463 |
| DONALD HAMELBERG | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $217,702 | $39,832 |
| MARGO BRINTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $199,150 | $25,252 |
| JACK WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $159,202 | $28,008 |
| CANDACE KEMP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $161,324 | $21,579 |
| ROSE SEVCIK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $145,234 | $20,004 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M BRYAN BLAKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $871,303 | $153,378 |
| SARA ROSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $348,975 | $41,986 |
| TIMOTHY DENNING | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $333,850 | $38,274 |
| KERRY HEYWARD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $316,673 | $44,872 |
| NICOLLE PARSONS-POLLARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $254,148 | $33,482 |
| MARGO BRINTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $198,600 | $24,470 |
| JARED ABRAMSON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $199,753 | $20,794 |
| JACK WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $157,329 | $30,480 |
| CANDACE KEMP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $160,158 | $20,630 |
| ROSE SEVCIK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $145,739 | $19,319 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 58 EDGEWOOD AVE 3RD FLOOR, ATLANTA, GA 30303-2921
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DONALD HAMELBERG, 58 EDGEWOOD AVE 3RD FLOOR, ATLANTA, GA 30303
- Signed the 990
- DONALD HAMELBERG, CHAIRPERSON
- Phone
- (404) 413-3529
- Return prepared by
- CHERRY BEKAERT ADVISORY LLC
Mission
THE CORPORATION HAS BEEN ORGANIZED TO ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES AND PURSUITS WHICH CONTRIBUTE TO THE EDUCATIONAL, RESEARCH, AND SERVICE FUNCTIONS OF GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY. THUS, THE CORPORATION WILL ATTEMPT TO SECURE GIFTS, CONTRIBUTIONS, AND GRANTS FROM INDIVIDUALS, INDUSTRIAL OR OTHER PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS, GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES OR OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES AND OBTAIN AND/OR ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH SUCH INDIVIDUALS OR ENTITIES FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF SPONSORED RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, OR OTHER PROGRAMS TO BE PERFORMED UNDER SUBCONTRACT BY GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY.
Program accomplishments
- RESEARCH GRANTS ARE AWARDED TO GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY. GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY IS A PREMIER URBAN PUBLIC RESEARCH UNIVERSITY, SOLVING GLOBAL CHALLENGES IN HUMAN HEALTH. RESEARCHERS UTILIZE THE UNIVERSITY'S STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES AND WORK ACROSS THE DISCIPLINES TO ADDRESS CRITICAL QUALITY OF LIFE ISSUES, SUCH AS CANCER, OBESITY, INFLAMMATION, VACCINE DEVELOPMENT, CHILD AND ADULT LITERACY, AND PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUES RELATED TO SMOKING, AND OTHER CHRONIC DISEASES. ANNUAL GRANT AWARDS RECEIVED AT THE UNIVERSITY HAVE EXCEEDED THE $100 MILLION MILESTONE FOR THE PAST THREE YEARS. FEDERAL SPONSORSHIP ACCOUNTS FOR OVER 70 PERCENT OF THE TOTAL GRANT AWARD VOLUME AT THE UNIVERSITY.Expenses $143,094,889 · grants $142,636,092 · revenue $92,001
- THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTED THE LEARNING ENGINEERING TOOLS COMPETITION IN 2024, A MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR PRIZE CHALLENGE TO LEVERAGE TECHNOLOGY, DATA, AND LEARNING SCIENCE TO MEET THE URGENT NEEDS OF LEARNERS ACROSS GENERATIONS. THE COMPETITION INVITED TECHNOLOGISTS, DIGITAL LEARNING PLATFORMS, RESEARCHERS, STUDENTS, AND TEACHERS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE TO PROPOSE INNOVATIVE TOOLS OR TECHNOLOGIES TARGETING ONE OF THE FOUR FOLLOWING AREAS IN EDUCATION: ACCELERATION OF LEARNING IN ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY LITERACY AND MATH; TRANSFORMATION OF K-12 ASSESSMENTS IN BOTH COST AND QUALITY; FACILITATION OF FASTER, BETTER, AND CHEAPER LEARNING SCIENCE RESEARCH; OR DRIVING IMPROVEMENTS IN ADULT LEARNING THAT BOOSTS WAGES.Expenses $4,087,070 · revenue $1,746
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 58-1845423
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Hospital or medical research organization
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1989
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B05)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $124,155,027
- Income (IRS master file)
- $154,074,254
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $154,074,254 | $151,332,546 | $124,155,027 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $152,054,428 | $150,300,267 | $110,720,703 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $136,485,742 | $132,252,224 | $109,596,166 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $122,526,995 | $115,755,633 | $92,517,140 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 58-1845423).
Questions about GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC is 58-1845423.
- Is GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1989.
- Are donations to GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DONALD HAMELBERG.
- Who are the officers and directors of GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $154,074,254, expenses of $151,332,546 and total assets of $124,155,027 at year end.
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