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SEE SCHEDULE O FOR COMPLETE DESCRIPTION.THE PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION ARE TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE CHARITABLE GIVING AND PHILANTHROPY FOR THE BENEFIT OF UNIVERSITY OF NORTH GEORGIA;TO SUPPLEMENT AND EXPAND THE HORIZONS OF UNIVERSITY OF NORTH GEORGIA IN ITS REGIONAL, STATEWIDE AND NATIONAL MISSIONS AS WELL AS SERVE AS AN ADVOCATE FOR THE UNIVERSITY AND ITS DESIGNATION AS THE SENIOR MILITARY COLLEGE OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA. THE FOUNDATION WILL RECEIVE, INVEST, ACCOUNT FOR, AND ALLOCATE PRIVATE GIFTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS IN ORDER TO CONTRIBUTE TO A SUPERIOR EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS, ATTENDING NOT ONLY TO THEIR INTELLECTUAL GROWTH BUT ALSO TO THEIR DEVELOPMENT AS ADULTS COMMITTED TO HIGH ETHICAL STANDARDS AND FULL PARTICIPATION AS LEADERS IN THEIR MILITARY, PUBLIC, PRIVATE, AND NON-PROFIT FIELDS OF ENDEAVOR.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2025)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2024
Total Revenue
▼$10.8M
Program Spending
97%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$7.7M
Total Expenses
▼$15.6M
Total Assets
$130.5M
Total Liabilities
▼$3.5M
Net Assets
$127M
Officer Compensation
→N/A
Other Salaries
N/A
Investment Income
$3M
Fundraising
▼$41.5K
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule I (Grants and Other Assistance)
Total grants awarded: $14.6M
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH GEORGIA58-6002060 | DAHLONEGA, GA | $9.6M | Cash | SCHOLARSHIPS, PROGRAMS, AND FACULTY SUPPORT FOR UNG |
GEORGIA STATE FINANCING AND INVESTMENT COMMISSION | ATLANTA, GA | $5M | Cash | SUPPORT FOR BUILDING PROJECTS |
| Total | $14.6M | |||
DAHLONEGA, GA
$9.6M
GEORGIA STATE FINANCING AND INVESTMENT COMMISSION
ATLANTA, GA
$5M
Source: USAspending.gov
No federal awards found for this organization.
USAspending.gov tracks federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other financial assistance. Not all nonprofits receive federal funding.
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
No federal single audit records found for this organization.
Single audits are required for entities expending $750,000+ in federal awards annually.
Tax Year 2025 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990Schedule J available
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024IRS e-File | $10.8M | $7.7M | $15.6M | $130.5M | $127M |
| 2023IRS e-File | $11M | $8M | $9.8M | $121.5M | $121M |
| 2022 | $25.4M | $23.4M | $12.1M | $100.6M | $99.9M |
| 2021 | $9.4M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
| Tax Year | Form Type | Source | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 990 | IRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2024 | 990 | DataIRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2023 | 990 | DataIRS e-File |
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2025)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Mr Jeff Tarnowski | CEO | 8 | $0 | $186.9K | $87.4K | $274.4K |
| Amanda L Harden | CFO | 8 | $0 | $125K | $92.5K | $217.6K |
| Mr Jack Elrod Iii | Chairman | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ms Jenny Muller | Vice-chairman | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Christopher H Kitchens | Treasurer, Committee Chair | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Josh Teteak | Secretary | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Mr Jeff Tarnowski
CEO
$274.4K
Hrs/Wk
8
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$186.9K
Other
$87.4K
Amanda L Harden
CFO
$217.6K
Hrs/Wk
8
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$125K
Other
$92.5K
Mr Jack Elrod Iii
Chairman
$0
Hrs/Wk
4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Ms Jenny Muller
Vice-chairman
$0
Hrs/Wk
4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mr Christopher H Kitchens
Treasurer, Committee Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mr Josh Teteak
Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Katie Metrock | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Larry Payne | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Mike P Shannon | Trustee, President Ung | 1 | $0 | $400.3K | $90.2K | $490.5K |
| Ltg Stephen Fogarty | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Dean 'Stewart' Swanson | Trustee | 1 |
Dr Katie Metrock
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Dr Larry Payne
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Dr Mike P Shannon
Trustee, President Ung
$490.5K
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$400.3K
Other
$90.2K
| $6.8M |
| $15.9M |
| $101.2M |
| $99.9M |
| 2020 | $16.7M | $15.2M | $6.4M | $85.6M | $85.1M |
| 2019 | $6.2M | $4.7M | $5M | $73.7M | $73.6M |
| 2018 | $8.2M | $6M | $4.4M | $70.5M | $68.3M |
| 2017 | $10.8M | $3.5M | $7M | $63.2M | $60.5M |
| 2016 | $3M | $2.2M | $4.5M | $57.3M | $55.7M |
| 2015 | $10.2M | $8.2M | $4.5M | $59.5M | $58.4M |
| 2014 | $2.4M | $1.8M | $4.9M | $39M | $37.9M |
| 2013 | $2.5M | $1.8M | $2.7M | $35.9M | $34.9M |
| 2012 | $6.2M | $2.9M | $5.2M | $76.6M | $30.8M |
| 2011 | $5.9M | $2.5M | $5.2M | $82M | $30.5M |
| 2022 | 990 | Data |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | Data |
| 2010 | 990 | — |
| 2009 | 990 | — |
| 2008 | 990 | — |
| 2007 | 990 | — |
| 2006 | 990 | — |
| 2005 | 990 | — |
| 2004 | 990 | — |
| 2003 | 990 | — |
| 2002 | 990 | — |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Mr Donald 'Don' Mccunniff | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Giles Bowman | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Glennis Barnes | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr James A Faulkner | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Marvin Vines | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Michael Higley | Committee Chairman | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Nicholas 'Nick' Massengill | Immediate Past Chair | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Oscar 'Bo' Fears Jr | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Patrick 'Pat' Magill | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Philipp Biechteler | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Robert 'Bob' Swoszowski | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Steven 'Kelly' Horne | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr William 'Bill' Mitchell | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mrs Carol Burrell | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mrs Chris Crawford | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mrs Jeannell F Goines | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mrs Mary Helen Mcgruder | Committee Chairman | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mrs Vanessa Sarazua | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ms Amanda M Wilkson | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ms Beth H Baldwin | Committee Chairman | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ms Laurie Bagley | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Ltg Stephen Fogarty
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mr Dean 'Stewart' Swanson
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mr Donald 'Don' Mccunniff
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mr Giles Bowman
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mr Glennis Barnes
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mr James A Faulkner
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mr Marvin Vines
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mr Michael Higley
Committee Chairman
$0
Hrs/Wk
4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mr Nicholas 'Nick' Massengill
Immediate Past Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mr Oscar 'Bo' Fears Jr
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mr Patrick 'Pat' Magill
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mr Philipp Biechteler
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mr Robert 'Bob' Swoszowski
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mr Steven 'Kelly' Horne
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mr William 'Bill' Mitchell
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mrs Carol Burrell
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mrs Chris Crawford
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mrs Jeannell F Goines
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mrs Mary Helen Mcgruder
Committee Chairman
$0
Hrs/Wk
4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mrs Vanessa Sarazua
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Ms Amanda M Wilkson
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Ms Beth H Baldwin
Committee Chairman
$0
Hrs/Wk
4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Ms Laurie Bagley
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0