Foundation Support

Through December 31, 2025, $13,935,496 has been contributed by the USA Foundation to the University of South Alabama.

Highlights of the Foundation’s contributions are:

• $572,465 supporting more than 120 scholarships;
• $1,933,522 for faculty support, including 38 professorships;
• $11,429,509 for academic programs including:
  • $226,700 for USA Foundation Research Fellows/graduate assistant support;
  • $180,464 for the new Sylvestre Graduate Student Support Fund;
  • $2,189,479 for funding of a new Advanced GI and Endoscopy Suite at University Hospital;
  • $745,555 for support of the clinical faculty;
  • $439,228 for hospital equipment;
  • $884,900 for the Whiddon College of Medicine contribution
• $6,330,000 of additional funding for completion of the Whiddon College of Medicine:
  • $3,000,000
  • Gift of 37.5 acres of property valued at $3.33 Million.

(Please see the Whiddon COM Press Release regarding additional funding and Detail 2026 for the complete listing of contributions to date for fiscal year 2026.)

The Foundation has provided more than $299 Million in support of the University of South Alabama, which includes:

• $  30.4 Million to support student scholarships;
• $  93.7 Million to support faculty; and
• $ 175.2 Million to support academic programs.

The University of South Alabama Foundation is a Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity that supports the University of South Alabama through contributions for scholarships, faculty support, and other contributions.  Unlike for-profit investment firms or mutual funds that charge a management fee to manage a portfolio, the numerous funds managed by the Foundation participate in the expenses of the Foundation and are not assessed a set management fee.  The Foundation maintained an expense ratio that averages approximately 0.74% of the Foundation’s net assets.