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Savannah State University Foundation, Inc.

Receiving, investing and administering private support for SSU.

The Margin of Excellence

Savannah State University Foundation, Inc. is a Georgia non-profit corporation that receives, invests and administers private support for the University. It is tax exempt under section 501(c)(3), and gifts are deductible under section 170. The Foundation encourages gifts from alumni and friends that fund a Margin of Excellence beyond state appropriations and tuition - a $19 million endowment and more than $2 million in scholarships every year. Directors: LaTanga Allen-Felder, Dr. Florene Boles, Willis Blake, Ed.D, William Daniel Jr., Eugene Felton Jr., Esq., Dr. Patricia Harris, Edna Branch Jackson, Hon. Emanuel Larkin Jr., Ronald McGee, Valerie L. Reynolds, MD, Dr. William T. Simmons, Julius Smith, Daniel Stevenson and Dr. Marilyn S. Taylor.

Board officers

Loyal alumni and friends who administer and invest every gift - 2025-2028 terms.

Dr. Clemontine Washington

Chairwoman, 2025-2028 term

Michael A. Kaigler

Vice Chairman, 2025-2028 term

John Kelley

Treasurer; Financial Investment & Audit Chair

James Melvin

Secretary, 2025-2028 term

Carolyn W. Price

Financial Secretary, 2025-2028 term

Dr. Jermaine Whirl

President, Savannah State University

Adrian L. Scott

Vice President for University Advancement; Executive Director

Arthur J. Terry

Fundraising & Development Committee Chair

Reports and policies

The Honor Roll, the investment policy and the standards we hold ourselves to.

Donor Honor Roll FY2026

The Uproar Edition: 1,389 donors, $7.53 million.

Investment policies

How the University and the Foundation invest every gift.

Donor Bill of Rights

What every donor can expect from us.

University Advancement

3219 College Street, Box 20439
Savannah, GA 31404

Office: 5000 Jasmine Avenue
(912) 358-3059
ua@savannahstate.edu

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