THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA RESEARCH FOUNDATION (RESEARCH FOUNDATION) IS ORGANIZED TO FULFILL BROAD SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, EDUCATIONAL, AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND OPERATES TO ENHANCE THE MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA (UNIVERSITY) OF TEACHING, RESEARCH, AND PUBLIC SERVICE. THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION CONTRIBUTES TO THE RESEARCH FUNCTION OF THE UNIVERSITY BY SECURING RESEARCH CONTRACTS, GRANTS, AND AWARDS FROM INDIVIDUALS, INSTITUTIONS, PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF SPONSORED RESEARCH IN THE VARIOUS UNIVERSITY COLLEGES, SCHOOLS, DEPARTMENTS, AND OTHER UNITS. IN THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT, THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA AUTHORIZED THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION TO SERVE AS THE OFFICIAL RECIPIENT OF ALL RESEARCH CONTRACTS, GRANTS, AND AWARDS FOR THE CONDUCT OF SPONSORED RESEARCH AT THE UNIVERSITY.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 14 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Georgia.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President/chair 75th to 90th percentile | $328k $348k |
Director Board Member Above 90th percentile | $127k $135k |
Financial Vp/treasurer Officer (Unspecified) | $107k $113k |
Director Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $89k $95k |
Executive Vice President 10th to 25th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | $81k $86k |
Director Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $53k $56k |
Director Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $47k $50k |
Executive Vice President 10th to 25th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | $45k $48k |
Director Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $45k $48k |
Director Board Member 25th percentile to median | $33k $35k |
Chief Licensing Officer Officer (Unspecified) | $33k $35k |
Director Board Member 25th percentile to median | $31k $33k |
Secretary Officer (Unspecified) | $23k $25k |
Director Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | $13k $14k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 7 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc equaled 0.1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 3%
from 2023
From $319k in 2023 to $328k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 3% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 9%.
- Board Member pay rose 13% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc
What does the Chief Executive Officer of University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc received $328,366 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Georgia, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Georgia, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc equaled 0.1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc reported $348.9M in total revenue and $342.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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