BIG EAST CONFERENCE INC
AI Summary
BIG EAST CONFERENCE INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $64.7M in total grants paid across 10 grantees in filing year 2025. 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
TO PROMOTE, ORGANIZE, & IMPROVE INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETIC COMPETITION BETWEEN MEMBER INSTITUTIONS OF THE CONFERENCE & ENHANCE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ITS STUDENTS.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY
Villanova, PA
$50.6M
12%
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
$42.9M
10%
Creighton University
Omaha, NE
$40.8M
10%
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Total No. of Grants
11
Median 1st year grant
$3M
Median 2nd year grant
$2.9M
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 10 grantees
- 55 board & team members
- 10 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BIG EAST CONFERENCE INC?
No. BIG EAST CONFERENCE INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BIG EAST CONFERENCE INC give?
BIG EAST CONFERENCE INC primarily gives to organizations located in Nebraska, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. 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 BIG EAST CONFERENCE INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BIG EAST CONFERENCE INC fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $3 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BIG EAST CONFERENCE INC make each year?
In 2024, BIG EAST CONFERENCE INC awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $59.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BIG EAST CONFERENCE INC fund recently?
In 2024, BIG EAST CONFERENCE INC awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY, Marquette University, and Creighton University. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BIG EAST CONFERENCE INC?
BIG EAST CONFERENCE INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.