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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE

ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE

CHARLOTTE, NC, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
56-0599082
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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE

CHARLOTTE, NC, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
56-0599082

Overview

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Est.

1953

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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The Atlantic Coast Conference is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that primarily funds initiatives in North Carolina, Florida, and Pennsylvania, having distributed a total of $650.4 million across 13 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Atlantic Coast Conference can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE, THROUGH ITS MEMBER INSTITUTIONS, SEEKS TO MAXIMIZE THE EDUCATIONAL AND ATHLETIC OPPORTUNITIES OF ITS STUDENT-ATHLETES WHILE ENRICHING THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE. IT STRIVES TO DO SO BY AFFORDING INDIVIDUALS EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITY TO PURSUE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND COMPETE SUCCESSFULLY AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS COMPETITION IN A BROAD SPECTRUM OF SPORTS AND CHAMPIONSHIPS. THE CONFERENCE WILL PROVIDE LEADERSHIP IN ATTAINING THESE GOALS, BY PROMOTING DIVERSITY AND MUTUAL TRUST AMONG ITS MEMBER INSTITUTIONS, IN A SPIRIT OF FAIRNESS FOR ALL. IT STRONGLY ADHERES TO THE PRINCIPLES OF INTEGRITY AND SPORTSMANSHIP, AND SUPPORTS THE TOTAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE STUDENT-ATHLETE AND EACH MEMBER INSTITUTION'S ATHLETICS DEPARTMENTAL STAFF, WITH THE INTENT OF PRODUCING ENLIGHTENED LEADERSHIP FOR TOMORROW.
Total Funding Given

$650.4M

2024
Grantees funded
13
Multi-year grantees
100%
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Total No. of Grants

15

Median 1st year grant
$19.4M
Median 2nd year grant
$26.6M
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
J
James Phillips
Board Member
B
Ben Tario
Board Member
B
Brad Hostetter
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE?
No. ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE give?
ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina, Florida, and Pennsylvania. 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 ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $19.4 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE make each year?
In 2024, ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $650.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE fund recently?
In 2024, ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL, FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY, and University of Miami. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE?
ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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