THE BIG TEN CONFERENCE INC
AI Summary
THE BIG TEN CONFERENCE INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization with a reported $1.4B in grants paid across 15 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala’s Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
SHARED PRACTICES AND POLICIES THAT ENFORCE THE PRIORITY OF ACADEMICS IN STUDENT-ATHLETES' LIVES.
Cause Areas
1
Sports training
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PURDUE UNIVERSITY
Seymour, IN
$528.2M
8%
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Dearborn, MI
$528.2M
8%
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
East Lansing, MI
$528.1M
8%
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Total No. of Grants
14
Median 1st year grant
$27.6M
Median 2nd year grant
$32.4M
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 12 grantees
- 91 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE BIG TEN CONFERENCE INC?
No. THE BIG TEN CONFERENCE INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE BIG TEN CONFERENCE INC give?
THE BIG TEN CONFERENCE INC primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, Indiana, and Illinois. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE BIG TEN CONFERENCE INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE BIG TEN CONFERENCE INC fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $27.6 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE BIG TEN CONFERENCE INC make each year?
In 2024, THE BIG TEN CONFERENCE INC awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $882.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE BIG TEN CONFERENCE INC fund recently?
In 2024, THE BIG TEN CONFERENCE INC awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include PURDUE UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, and MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE BIG TEN CONFERENCE INC?
THE BIG TEN CONFERENCE INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.