Georgia Ornithological Society Inc
Preselected recipients only
Georgia Ornithological Society Inc is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $138,556 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $5,681 and the largest $53,050. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$138,556
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$5,681
- Largest grant$53,050
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2025 was down from $138,904 the year before.
57% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $127,892 | 8 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $138,904 | 10 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $138,556 | 7 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
Georgia Ornithological Society Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Georgia Ornithological Society Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 5 | $131,731 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,825 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Department of Natural Resources | Reduction of disturbance to nexting shorebirds alon the ga coast | $53,050 |
| The Nature Conservacy of Georgia | Grant for prescribed burns, tree planting and selective harvesting | $42,000 |
| Uga Research Foundation | Grant for graduate student | $30,000 |
| Birds Georgia | Conservation grants | $5,681 |
| Swallow Conservation | Grant for graduate student | $5,000 |
| National Audubon Society | Birding camp for teens | $1,825 |
| University of North Georgia | Grant for graduate student | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ed Maioriello
- Steve Wagner
- Adam Betuel
- Michael Weaver
- Jeannie Wright
- James Ferrari
- Shannon Fair
- James Flynn
- Mark Beebe
- Lauren Gingerella
- Sue Peters-Ferree
- James F Flynn Jr
Questions people ask
Does Georgia Ornithological Society Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Georgia Ornithological Society Inc give?
$138,556 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $5,681.
Who runs Georgia Ornithological Society Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Ed Maioriello (President), Steve Wagner (1st Vice President), Adam Betuel (2nd Vice President) and Michael Weaver (Secretary) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Georgia Ornithological Society Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and education.