AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE
AI Summary
The American Athletic Conference is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives within the realm of collegiate athletics. With a total of $108.9 million in grants paid in 2024 to 11 grantees, the organization operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH THE HIGHEST QUALITY EDUCATION AND LEVEL OF COMPETITION. WORKING TOGETHER WITH A COLLECTIVE STRENGTH AND SPIRIT, OUR UNIVERSITIES ARE COMMITTED TO OUR STUDENTS' HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, AND TO PROVIDE THE SKILLS AND TRAINING ESSENTIAL TO EMPOWER THEM IN THEIR LIVES AND CAREERS AFTER GRADUATION. WE WILL STRIVE TO BE A LEADER IN INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE.AS AN ELITE DIVISION I CONFERENCE,WE WILL PURSUE ACADEMIC AND ATHLETIC EXCELLENCE IN THE CONTEXT OF OUR CORE VALUES OF INTEGRITY AND SPORTSMANSHIP AND IN A CULTURE OF COMPLIANCE, BY BEING INNOVATIVE IN OUR APPROACH, AND BY ENGAGING CONSTRUCTIVELY WITH OUR COMMUNITIES AND WITH OUR PEERS IN THE GREATER COLLEGE COMMUNITY.
Cause Areas
1
Sports training
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS FOUNDATION
$74.4M
9%
Temple University - Of The Commonwealth System of Higher Education
$66.5M
8%
Southern Methodist University
$64M
8%
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Total No. of Grants
15
Median 1st year grant
$4.8M
Median 2nd year grant
$3.6M
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE?
No. AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE give?
AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, Florida, and Tennessee. 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 AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $4.8 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE make each year?
In 2024, AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $108.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE fund recently?
In 2024, AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS FOUNDATION, Temple University - Of The Commonwealth System of Higher Education, and Southern Methodist University. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE?
AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.