Grantmaking public charity · EIN 44-0567264
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Indianapolis, IN
National Collegiate Athletic Association is a public charity that makes grants based in Indianapolis, IN. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $628M in grants paid across 592 grants, with $1.13B in total assets. Its largest grants went to Big Ten Conference, Atlantic Coast Conference and Southeastern Conference.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check National Collegiate Athletic Association's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
The ncaa monitors the use of grant funds through various forms of reporting. several of the funds require a report of uses via a web system completed by the membership and reviewed by both staff and committees. other funds have documentation requirements that are reviewed by an approving committee upon completion. all funds distributed are accompanied by program guidelines or requirements to ensure proper communication and classifications of the funds.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Provide a world-class athletics and academic experience for student-athletes that fosters lifelong well-being.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Ten Conference | Rosemont, IL | Grants/Scholarships | $61,878,149 |
| Atlantic Coast Conference | Charlotte, NC | Grants/Scholarships | $56,878,128 |
| Southeastern Conference | Birmingham, AL | Grants/Scholarships | $48,439,198 |
| Big 12 Conference | Irving, TX | Grants/Scholarships | $45,865,190 |
| Big East Conference | New York, NY | Grants/Scholarships | $25,925,242 |
| American Athletic Conference | Irving, TX | Grants | $23,633,094 |
| Mountain West Conference | Colorado Springs, CO | Grants/Scholarships | $22,262,934 |
| Pac-12 Conference | San Ramon, CA | Grants/Scholarships | $19,389,920 |
| Sun Belt Conference | New Orleans, LA | Grants/Scholarships | $19,158,052 |
| Mid-American Conference | Cleveland, OH | Grants/Scholarships | $18,235,248 |
| Coastal Athletic Association | Richmond, VA | Grants/Scholarships | $16,756,506 |
| Atlantic 10 Conference | Newport News, VA | Grants/Scholarships | $16,365,405 |
| Conference USA | Irving, TX | Grants/Scholarships | $15,561,458 |
| Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference | Edison, NY | Grants/Scholarships | $14,635,473 |
| West Coast Conference | South San Francisco, CA | Grants/Scholarships | $14,432,363 |
| Patriot League | Bethlehem, PA | Grants/Scholarships | $13,110,488 |
| Missouri Valley Conference | St Louis, MO | Grants/Scholarships | $12,684,514 |
| Big West Conference | Irvine, CA | Grants/Scholarships | $12,040,446 |
| Trustees of Princeton University | Princeton, NJ | Grants/Scholarships | $11,794,537 |
| Southwestern Athletic Conference | Birmingham, AL | Grants/Scholarships | $11,767,086 |
| Southern Conference | Spartanburg, SC | Grants/Scholarships | $11,508,457 |
| Southland Conference | Frisco, TX | Grants/Scholarships | $11,224,774 |
| Northeast Conference | Somerset, NJ | Grants/Scholarships | $10,674,373 |
| Horizon League | Indianapolis, IN | Grants/Scholarships | $10,368,987 |
| America East Conference | Cambridge, MA | Grants | $10,278,458 |
The 25 largest of 592 grants listed on the return. 1 grants to individuals ($24K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- Texas$107M · 29 grants
- North Carolina$64.7M · 26 grants
- Illinois$62.4M · 18 grants
- Alabama$60.8M · 13 grants
- California$47.3M · 36 grants
- New York$42M · 34 grants
- Virginia$41.8M · 18 grants
- New Jersey$23.2M · 11 grants
- Colorado$23M · 12 grants
- Louisiana$19.5M · 6 grants
- Ohio$19.4M · 27 grants
- Missouri$15.9M · 21 grants
Quick answers
Does National Collegiate Athletic Association accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check National Collegiate Athletic Association's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does National Collegiate Athletic Association give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $627,863,610 in grants paid (592 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has National Collegiate Athletic Association funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Big Ten Conference (IL), $61.9M, Atlantic Coast Conference (NC), $56.9M, Southeastern Conference (AL), $48.4M, Big 12 Conference (TX), $45.9M and Big East Conference (NY), $25.9M.