Foundation Report
The University of Georgia Foundation manages over $2 billion in assets, $1.8 billion of which is endowed. By monitoring economic conditions and forecasts and adjusting investment strategy accordingly, the Foundation ensures these assets generate reliable support for students, faculty, staff, and the work of the University.
The 47 members of the Foundation Board of Trustees lead and serve as ambassadors and advocates for the University. Trustees also direct support to top campus priorities using funds generated by Foundation assets and annually available to the board. In FY 2025, more than $32.5 million in scholarship support was allocated to over 9,500 students.
Delta Hall, UGA's residential learning facility in Washington, D.C., connects classroom learning to Capitol experience with valuable internships, professional networking, and teaching that goes beyond a textbook.
The Legacy of Delta Hall
The University of Georgia celebrated the 10th anniversary of Delta Hall, its residential learning facility in Washington, D.C., this spring. The facility has significantly enhanced experiential learning opportunities for students since its opening in 2015. Nearly 900 students have interned at over 200 organizations, including the White House, Delta Air Lines, and The UPS Foundation.
A $5 million grant from The Delta Air Lines Foundation and contributions from more than 80 individual and corporate donors helped to secure and renovate the building while also establishing new internship and lecture opportunities for students. Delta Hall serves as a hub for UGA's Washington Semester Program, offering students integrated living, coursework, and internships in the nation's capital.
Parents Leadership Council
The University of Georgia Parents Leadership Council achieved a historic milestone by raising a record $1.5 million in support of student programs for the 2025–26 academic year. Comprised of a dedicated group of highly-engaged parents, council membership includes an annual contribution of $5,000 or more per family. These philanthropic gifts are allocated to a wide range of campus organizations and initiatives that enhance the overall student experience. Notable beneficiaries of this year's fundraising efforts include the UGA School of Medicine, the Sunshine Fund, the Let All the Big Dawgs Eat Food Scholarship initiative, and the Freshman Welcome program.
Foundation Support of UGA
Each year, the UGA Foundation allocates funds, a combination of outright gifts and endowment returns, to support the University of Georgia and its mission.
Long-Term Investment Return
The Foundation’s fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. Investment returns are preliminary, with some investment managers not yet reporting as of the date of publication.
Undergraduate students search for their names on the Class of 2024 Senior Signature plaque in Tate Plaza.
Senior Signature
The University of Georgia's Class of 2025 set a record for the Senior Signature campaign, with over 3,400 graduating students contributing more than $115,000 to the University. This initiative, a tradition since 1991, encourages students to leave a lasting legacy by donating to a chosen campus fund. Each donor directed $20 of their $30 gift to one of 544 designated funds, such as the State Botanical Garden Excellence Fund and the Honors Fund of Excellence. The remaining $10 from each donation provided a grant to the Spike Squad student group. The campaign's success reflects the Class of 2025's dedication to giving back and their desire to enhance the University experience for future students.
Alumna Kelly Layton's $500,000 donation to the Lamar Dodd School of Art helped create the Layton Design Studio, a student-led graphic design agency that provides real-world experiences for students.
Program Support On Campus
Donor support helped UGA both launch and advance strategic academic programs this year. The Terry College of Business created the M. Douglas and V. Kay Ivester Institute for Business Analytics and Insights, thanks to a gift from the Ivesters. The institute incorporates advanced analytics into both undergraduate and graduate business education to train the next generation of experts in the field.
UGA also honored the impactful legacies of Ed Benson and Gary Bertsch by renaming the Center for International Trade and Security as the Benson-Bertsch Center for International Trade and Security, celebrating both leaders' longstanding contributions to UGA. Meanwhile, the new Layton Design Studio at the Lamar Dodd School of Art underscores UGA's commitment to innovation and student success, providing a dynamic space that nurtures creativity and design excellence.