THE BIG 12 CONFERENCE INC
AI Summary
THE BIG 12 CONFERENCE INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $557M in total grants paid to 9 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
FORM 990 PART I, LINE 1 THE BIG 12 CONFERENCE, INC ("BIG 12") IS AN ASSOCIATION OF WORLD- CLASS UNIVERSITIES WHOSE MEMBERS ADVANCE STANDARDS OF SCHOLARSHIP, SPORTMANSHIP AND EQUITY CONSISTENT WITH THE HIGHEST IDEALS OF CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP. THE CONFERENCE ORGANIZES, PROMOTES AND ADMINISTERS INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS AMONG ITS MEMBER INSTITUTIONS TO OPTIMIZE REVENUES AND PROVIDE SUPPORTING SERVICE COMPATIBLE WITH BOTH ACADEMIC AND COMPETITIVE EXCELLENCE. FORM 990 PART III, LINE 1 THE BIG 12 CONFERENCE, INC ("BIG 12") IS AN ASSOCIATION OF WORLD- CLASS UNIVERSITIES WHOSE MEMBERS ADVANCE STANDARDS OF SCHOLARSHIP, SPORTMANSHIP AND EQUITY CONSISTENT WITH THE HIGHEST IDEALS OF CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP. THE CONFERENCE ORGANIZES, PROMOTES AND ADMINISTERS INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS AMONG ITS MEMBER INSTITUTIONS TO OPTIMIZE REVENUES AND PROVIDE SUPPORTING SERVICE COMPATIBLE WITH BOTH ACADEMIC AND COMPETITIVE EXCELLENCE.
Cause Areas
2
Sports training
Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY
Waco, TX
$385.5M
10%
TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
Fort Worth, TX
$377.7M
10%
STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA
MORGANTOWN, WV
$374.4M
9%
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Total No. of Grants
14
Median 1st year grant
$21.1M
Median 2nd year grant
$23.4M
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
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- 10 grantees
- 48 board & team members
- 10 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE BIG 12 CONFERENCE INC?
No. THE BIG 12 CONFERENCE INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE BIG 12 CONFERENCE INC give?
THE BIG 12 CONFERENCE INC primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. 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 12 CONFERENCE INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE BIG 12 CONFERENCE INC fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $21.1 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE BIG 12 CONFERENCE INC make each year?
In 2024, THE BIG 12 CONFERENCE INC awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $476 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE BIG 12 CONFERENCE INC fund recently?
In 2024, THE BIG 12 CONFERENCE INC awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include BAYLOR UNIVERSITY, TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY, and STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE BIG 12 CONFERENCE INC?
THE BIG 12 CONFERENCE INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.