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Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$241,572,585
Total expenses
$207,364,511
Contributions and grants received
$102,399,736
Grants paid
$16,928,527
Program service revenue
$117,602,932
Investment income
$1,790,901
Other revenue
$19,779,016
Total assets, end of year
$613,070,546
Total liabilities, end of year
$180,773,043
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$432,297,503
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$159,895,887
Management and general expenses
$44,333,162
Fundraising expenses
$3,135,462
Program service expenses (Part III)
$159,895,887

Program services were 77.1% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $102,399,736

  • 2a · Program service revenue: Ticket Revenue

    total $35,870,787 · related or exempt $35,870,787

  • 2b · Program service revenue: NCAA/SEC Distribution

    total $53,476,382 · related or exempt $53,476,382

  • 2c · Program service revenue: Media Revenue

    total $14,294,161 · related or exempt $14,294,161

  • 2d · Program service revenue: Sky Suites

    total $7,949,528 · related or exempt $7,949,528

  • 2e · Program service revenue: Student Fees

    total $3,720,774 · related or exempt $3,720,774

  • 2f · All other program service revenue

    total $2,291,300 · related or exempt $2,291,300 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $982,104 · excluded $982,104

  • 4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds

    total $1,135,124 · excluded $1,135,124

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property $0 · personal property $0

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    other assets $21,400

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    other assets $347,727

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $0 · other assets -$326,327

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total -$326,327 · related or exempt -$326,327

  • 11a · Other revenue: Licensing & Promotions

    total $13,078,877 · related or exempt $13,078,877

  • 11b · Other revenue: Product Endorsements

    total $1,352,692 · related or exempt $1,352,692

  • 11c · Other revenue: Postage & Handling

    total $837,627 · related or exempt $837,627

  • 11d · All other revenue

    total $4,509,820 · related or exempt $4,509,820 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $19,779,016

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $4,500,000 · program services $4,500,000

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $12,428,527 · program services $12,428,527

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $14,849,225 · program services $14,849,225

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $54,271,755 · program services $43,413,187 · management and general $9,475,247 · fundraising $1,383,321

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $5,062,229 · program services $3,564,429 · management and general $1,324,908 · fundraising $172,892

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $3,561,213 · program services $2,507,529 · management and general $932,056 · fundraising $121,628

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $3,469,010 · program services $2,442,608 · management and general $907,924 · fundraising $118,478

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $512,120 · management and general $512,120

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $170,867 · management and general $170,867

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $477,187 · program services $394,887 · management and general $82,300 · fundraising $0

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $2,010,415 · program services $2,010,415

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $5,954,600 · program services $3,068,823 · management and general $2,671,413 · fundraising $214,364

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $3,770,715 · management and general $3,770,715

  • 17 · Travel

    total $13,005,122 · program services $11,400,334 · management and general $1,502,818 · fundraising $101,970

  • 20 · Interest

    total $4,827,004 · management and general $4,827,004

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $14,927,613 · program services $14,927,613

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $2,329,437 · program services $306,060 · management and general $2,023,377

  • 24a · Other expenses: GAME AND MEET EXPENSE

    total $18,096,045 · program services $18,096,045

  • 24b · Other expenses: REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE

    total $17,829,371 · program services $3,207,680 · management and general $14,621,691

  • 24c · Other expenses: RECRUITING

    total $6,563,268 · program services $6,563,268

  • 24d · Other expenses: STUDENT SUPPORT

    total $5,470,581 · program services $4,648,983 · management and general $821,598

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $13,278,207 · program services $11,566,274 · management and general $689,124 · fundraising $1,022,809

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $44,289,018 · end of year $2,545,692

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $64,200,238 · end of year $57,624,656

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $5,875,591 · end of year $5,400,228

  • 5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $1,903,101 · end of year $979,573

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $680,792,099

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $189,665,312

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $419,515,468 · end of year $491,126,787

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    beginning of year $0

  • 13 · Investments: program-related

    beginning of year $0

  • 14 · Intangible assets

    beginning of year $2,560,536 · end of year $2,755,968

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $54,099,710 · end of year $52,637,642

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $33,771,435 · end of year $35,853,631

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $36,487,244 · end of year $33,734,058

  • 20 · Tax-exempt bond liabilities

    beginning of year $114,056,009 · end of year $108,451,409

  • 22 · Loans and payables to officers and key people

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $12,501,000 · end of year $1,000

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $2,636,680 · end of year $2,732,945

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $392,991,294 · end of year $432,297,503

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

Our mission is to offer nationally competitive intercollegiate athletic programs which reflect the interests of our students and faculty, the Southeastern Conference, and the people of Georgia, and provide a worthwhile experience for our student-athletes, teaching them the meaning of integrity and ethical conduct, the basic principles of amateur competition, sportsmanship, and the principle of equitable opportunity for all students and staff. We seek to enhance the academic endeavors of the University of Georgia, by helping through our success to attract both promising students and the assistance of private philanthropy, and by providing direct financial support.

Activities or mission (Part I)

To offer nationally competitive intercollegiate athletic programs which reflect the interest of our students, faculty, the Southeastern Conference, and the people of Georgia.

  • The football program with the University of Georgia Athletic Association enhances the academic endeavors of the University of Georgia by helping, through its success, to attract both promising students and the assistance of private philanthropy, and by providing direct financial support to the institution.

    Expenses $59,503,554 · Grants $3,761,249 · Revenue $33,797,520

  • The men's basketball program with the University of Georgia Athletic Association enhances the academic endeavors of the University of Georgia by helping, through its success, to attract both promising students and the assistance of private philanthropy, and by providing direct financial support to the institution.

    Expenses $9,840,925 · Grants $533,557 · Revenue $1,266,460

  • The women's basketball program with the University of Georgia Athletic Association enhances the academic endeavors of the University of Georgia by helping, through its success, to attract both promising students and the assistance of private philanthropy, and by providing direct financial support to the institution.

    Expenses $4,834,099 · Grants $553,902 · Revenue $106,179

  • Other college athletic sports, along with their associated revenue streams from contributions, SEC/NCAA distributions, media, licensing and student fees.

    Expenses $85,717,309 · Grants $12,079,819 · Revenue $101,885,462

As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • David E Shipley

    Sec / Faculty Athletics Rep

    Total calculated
    $353,839
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $306,219
    Other
    $47,620
    Hours/week
    2 + 50 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $305,675 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0 + $544 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $29,056 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $18,564 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $353,839 related
  • Jack Hu

    Vice Chairman

    Total calculated
    $560,484
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $511,062
    Other
    $49,422
    Hours/week
    2 + 50 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $510,797 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0 + $265 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $30,492 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $18,930 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $560,484 related
  • Jere W Morehead

    Chairman

    Total calculated
    $1,015,983
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $697,360
    Other
    $318,623
    Hours/week
    2 + 50 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $666,525 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0 + $30,835 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $309,592 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $9,031 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $1,015,983 related
  • Ryan A Nesbit

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $453,563
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $348,994
    Other
    $104,569
    Hours/week
    2 + 50 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $346,346 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0 + $2,648 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $71,900 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $32,669 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $453,563 related
  • Audrey A Haynes

    Appointed Faculty

    Total calculated
    $180,420
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $126,719
    Other
    $53,701
    Hours/week
    1 + 40 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $126,719 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0 + $26,760 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $26,941 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $180,420 related
  • Cade C Joiner

    Alumni

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Esra Santesso

    Elected Faculty

    Total calculated
    $130,035
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $93,508
    Other
    $36,527
    Hours/week
    1 + 40 related
  • J Marshall Shepherd

    Appointed Faculty

    Total calculated
    $346,450
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $294,185
    Other
    $52,265
    Hours/week
    1 + 40 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $294,185 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0 + $26,510 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $25,755 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $346,450 related
  • Janet Westpheling

    Elected Faculty

    Total calculated
    $178,907
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $155,331
    Other
    $23,576
    Hours/week
    1 + 40 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $155,052 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0 + $279 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $14,545 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $9,031 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $178,907 related
  • Jean Martin-Williams

    Elected Faculty

    Total calculated
    $246,455
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $197,400
    Other
    $49,055
    Hours/week
    1 + 40 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $174,900 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0 + $22,500 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $19,264 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $29,791 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $246,455 related
  • Jon C Stinchcomb

    Alumni

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Kessel Stelling

    Alumni

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Leah C Brown

    Alumni

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Lee Zell

    Alumni Association President

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Lisa G Wood

    Alumni

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Parker Duncan

    Student

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Patrick D Jones Jr

    Alumni

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Ron R Walcott

    Appointed Faculty

    Total calculated
    $366,095
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $289,967
    Other
    $76,128
    Hours/week
    1 + 40 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $289,873 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0 + $94 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $59,112 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $17,016 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $366,095 related
  • Samuel D Holmes

    Alumni

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Darrice Griffin

    Deputy Director of Athletics

    Total calculated
    $401,528
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $362,085
    Other
    $39,443
    Hours/week
    50

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $353,112 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0 + $8,973 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $29,871 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $9,572 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $401,528 related
  • Joshua Brooks

    Athletic Director

    Total calculated
    $1,033,638
    From this org
    $75,000
    From related orgs
    $863,929
    Other
    $94,709
    Hours/week
    50

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $842,620 related
    Bonus
    $75,000
    Other
    $0 + $21,309 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $65,934 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $28,775 related
    Filer's total
    $75,000 + $958,638 related
  • Kay N Abrahamson-Henderson

    Head Women's Basketball Coach

    Total calculated
    $1,079,792
    From this org
    $704,168
    From related orgs
    $320,627
    Other
    $54,997
    Hours/week
    50

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $292,260 related
    Bonus
    $704,168
    Other
    $0 + $28,367 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $27,812 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $27,185 related
    Filer's total
    $704,168 + $375,624 related
  • Kirby P Smart

    Head Football Coach

    Total calculated
    $11,439,097
    From this org
    $10,675,000
    From related orgs
    $706,375
    Other
    $57,722
    Hours/week
    50

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $593,405 related
    Bonus
    $10,675,000
    Other
    $0 + $112,970 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $30,492 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $27,230 related
    Filer's total
    $10,675,000 + $764,097 related
  • Michael White

    Head Men's Basketball Coach

    Total calculated
    $3,579,980
    From this org
    $3,066,664
    From related orgs
    $455,639
    Other
    $57,677
    Hours/week
    50

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $374,760 related
    Bonus
    $3,066,664
    Other
    $0 + $80,879 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $30,492 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $27,185 related
    Filer's total
    $3,066,664 + $513,316 related
  • Scott Stricklin

    Head Baseball Coach

    Total calculated
    $512,817
    From this org
    $328,393
    From related orgs
    $134,628
    Other
    $49,796
    Hours/week
    50

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $118,265 related
    Bonus
    $328,393
    Other
    $0 + $16,363 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $28,007 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $21,789 related
    Filer's total
    $328,393 + $184,424 related
  • Stephanie Y Ransom

    Deputy Director of Athletics

    Total calculated
    $354,988
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $277,153
    Other
    $77,835
    Hours/week
    50

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $268,350 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0 + $8,803 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $50,236 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $27,599 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $354,988 related
  • Antonio D McGee

    Assistant Football Coach

    Total calculated
    $1,137,744
    From this org
    $655,392
    From related orgs
    $394,272
    Other
    $88,080
    Hours/week
    50

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $372,984 related
    Bonus
    $655,392
    Other
    $0 + $21,288 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $61,139 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $26,941 related
    Filer's total
    $655,392 + $482,352 related
  • Bryan E McClendon

    Assistant Football Coach

    Total calculated
    $1,178,284
    From this org
    $775,033
    From related orgs
    $343,984
    Other
    $59,267
    Hours/week
    50

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $300,985 related
    Bonus
    $775,033
    Other
    $0 + $42,999 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $30,492 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $28,775 related
    Filer's total
    $775,033 + $403,251 related
  • Glenn Schumann

    Assistant Football Coach

    Total calculated
    $1,997,967
    From this org
    $1,531,829
    From related orgs
    $408,461
    Other
    $57,677
    Hours/week
    50

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $369,740 related
    Bonus
    $1,531,829
    Other
    $0 + $38,721 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $30,492 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $27,185 related
    Filer's total
    $1,531,829 + $466,138 related
  • Travion Scott

    Assistant Football Coach

    Total calculated
    $1,202,686
    From this org
    $768,074
    From related orgs
    $371,074
    Other
    $63,538
    Hours/week
    50

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $325,240 related
    Bonus
    $768,074
    Other
    $0 + $45,834 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $36,353 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $27,185 related
    Filer's total
    $768,074 + $434,612 related
  • William L Muschamp

    Assistant Football Coach

    Total calculated
    $1,107,140
    From this org
    $635,200
    From related orgs
    $414,263
    Other
    $57,677
    Hours/week
    50

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $387,740 related
    Bonus
    $635,200
    Other
    $0 + $26,523 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $30,492 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $27,185 related
    Filer's total
    $635,200 + $471,940 related
  • Libby S Morris

    Former Vice Chairman

    Total calculated
    $294,277
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $275,533
    Other
    $18,744
    Hours/week
    0

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $275,083 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0 + $450 related
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $18,744 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $294,277 related
  • Thomas Crean

    Former Head Men's Basketball Coach

    Total calculated
    $1,536,000
    From this org
    $1,536,000
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    0

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0
    Bonus
    $1,536,000
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0
    Filer's total
    $1,536,000

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 1a · First-class or charter travel
  • 1a · Travel for companions
  • 1a · Health or social club dues or initiation fees
  • 1b · Written policy on the line-1a expenses
  • 2 · Substantiation required before reimbursing expenses
  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan

Answered no

  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

The filer's explanations (Part III)

Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a First-class or charter travel
Officers and key employees fly first class only through free upgrades. The University of Georgia Athletic Association utilizes a charter plane for business purposes. If the plane is at least filled 50% with occupants traveling for a bona fide business purpose, these individuals are allowed to fill open seats.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Travel for companions
Officers and key employees may bring associates or family members on a chartered flight if seats are available and the plane is used at least 50% for business purposes. In this case, companions may fill open seats. If the plane is not used at least 50% for business purposes, then the value of the flight for the companions is calculated and reported as taxable compensation on the employee's W-2.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Health or social club dues or initiation fees
Officers and key employees pay for social club monthly dues. The University of Georgia Athletic Association reimburses them 50% of the monthly cost without substantiation. The reimbursement is taxable compensation reported on form W-2.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 4a Severance or change-of-control payment
Thomas Crean, former head basketball coach was paid a severance payment of $1,536,000 per his contract.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 4b Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
The compensation reported in Schedule J, Part II, Column C includes deferred compensation of $267,576 paid by the University of Georgia during 2023 as part of a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan for Jere W. Morehead. For fiscal year 2024, the University System of Georgia Board of Regents approved an annualized $280,245 contribution made by the University of Georgia on behalf of Jere W. Morehead to an approved deferred compensation plan per Board of Regents' policy.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 3 Chairman Compensation
The chairman of the University of Georgia Athletic Association is paid directly by the University of Georgia for his role as the president of the University of Georgia. The University System of Georgia Board of Regents establishes the president's annual compensation through the use of a written employment contract, compensation survey or study, and the approval by the board or compensation committee.

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

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  • University of Georgia

    University · GA

    Directly controlled by NA

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
27 March 2025
IRS schema version
2023v6.0
Source object
202500869349301655

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