Private foundation · EIN 23-7044027 · Brookhaven, Georgia

Georgia Ornithological Society Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $139K total, median $5,681. 71% of grants stayed in Georgia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$139K
Median grant
$5,681
Stays in GA
71%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.7M

Grants paid in 2025

7 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Georgia Department of Natural ResourcesAtlanta, GAReduction of disturbance to nexting shorebirds alon the ga coast$53K
The Nature Conservacy of GeorgiaAtlanta, GAGrant for prescribed burns, tree planting and selective harvesting$42K
Uga Research FoundationAthens, GAGrant for graduate student$30K
Birds GeorgiaAtlanta, GAConservation grants$5,681
Swallow ConservationShelburne Falls, MAGrant for graduate student$5,000
National Audubon SocietyIthaca, NYBirding camp for teens$1,825
University of North GeorgiaDahlonega, GAGrant for graduate student$1,000

By state: Georgia 5 · Massachusetts 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Georgia Ornithological Society Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Brookhaven, Georgia, administered in care of Jeannie Wright, tax-exempt since 1966. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Georgia Ornithological Society Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Georgia Ornithological Society Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $139K across 7 grants, a median of $5,681.

Where does Georgia Ornithological Society Inc give?

Georgia (5 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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