CONFERENCE USA
AI Summary
Conference USA is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker with reported 2025 grantmaking of $41.9M across 2 grantees. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants through relationship-based, invitation-only engagement; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
SEE SCHEDULE O FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION STATEMENT AND MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES - OPERATE WITH INTEGRITY AND ADVANCE HIGH STANDARDS OF ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SPORTSMANSHIP AND EQUITY. - ORGANIZE, ADMINISTER AND PROMOTE INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS AT NATIONALLY COMPETITIVE LEVELS ON BEHALF OF OUR MEMBERS AND THEIR STUDENT-ATHLETES.
Cause Areas
2
Sports training
School athletics
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
BOWLING GREEN, KY
$36M
9%
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI
HATTIESBURG, MS
$28.8M
7%
MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
Murfreesboro, TN
$21.6M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$2.9M
Median 2nd year grant
$3.5M
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 14 grantees
- 50 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CONFERENCE USA?
No. CONFERENCE USA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CONFERENCE USA give?
CONFERENCE USA primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, Florida, and Kentucky. 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 CONFERENCE USA’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CONFERENCE USA fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $2.9 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CONFERENCE USA make each year?
In 2024, CONFERENCE USA awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $35.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CONFERENCE USA fund recently?
In 2024, CONFERENCE USA awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI, and MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CONFERENCE USA?
CONFERENCE USA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.