Big East Conference Inc
98% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Growing revenue
Big East Conference Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 2015, with $90,722,481 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A+, and it directs about 98% of spending to programs.
350 5th Ave, New York, NY, 10118 EIN 90-0955035 Since 2015
Revenue (FY2023)
$90.7M
▲ 4.1% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$88.5M
Net assets
$26.5M
Employees
31
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A+
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating98% to programs · $0 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Big East Conference Inc: 98% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating4 mo reserves · +2% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Big East Conference Inc: 4 mo reserves · +2% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Big East Conference Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Big East Conference Inc: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To promote, organize, & improve intercollegiate athletic competition between member institutions of the conference & enhance educational opportunities for its students.
Contact & location
- Address
- 350 5th Ave, New York, NY, 10118
- City
- New York
- State
- New York
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $47.9M (FY2013) to $90.7M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $11.9MNet assets $26.5M
Operating margin
2.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$38.4M
Total liabilities
$11.9M
Net assets
$26.5M
Salaries & benefits
$6.5M
7% of expenses
Board members
11
11 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $90,722,481▲4.1% | $88,489,033▲7.5% | $26,540,162▲22.2% | $38,410,072▲23.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $87,177,962▼0.5% | $82,352,922▲6.9% | $21,724,450▲42.6% | $31,024,883▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $87,597,818▲46.7% | $77,069,824▲38.7% | $15,238,776▼23.7% | $30,032,227▲18.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $59,716,596▲1.7% | $55,548,720▼12.6% | $19,980,938▲43.8% | $25,429,264▲23.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $58,700,234▼9.6% | $63,559,750▼1.3% | $13,890,921▼28.3% | $20,673,347▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $64,938,707▲10.3% | $64,421,212▲11.0% | $19,374,569▲6.5% | $20,400,404▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $58,880,761▲9.9% | $58,018,282▲8.3% | $18,192,795▲8.4% | $19,393,787▲9.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $53,569,569▲16.9% | $53,569,874▲19.1% | $16,789,812▲1.3% | $17,780,361▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $45,824,085▲7.5% | $44,976,521▲5.8% | $16,567,648▲3.9% | $17,559,218▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $42,635,344▼10.9% | $42,494,582▼7.6% | $15,938,349▲0.4% | $16,935,567▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $47,865,666 | $45,990,664 | $15,871,705 | $16,572,078 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Valerie B Ackerman — $1,771,154 (2.00% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valerie B Ackerman | Commissioner, President | 35 | $1,771,154 |
| Vince Nicastro | Coo, Deputy Commissioner | 35 | $511,923 |
| Nicole Early | Sr. Assoc Comm. Marketing | 35 | $209,740 |
| Jackie Campbell | Sr. Assoc Comm. Women's Bb | 35 | $207,838 |
| Scott Hecht | Sr. Assoc Comm. Broadcasting | 35 | $202,769 |
| Walter Paquette | Sr. Assoc Comm. Media Relation | 35 | $201,106 |
| Christopher Schneider | Executive Associate Commission | 35 | $198,410 |
| Kevin Flanagan | Bus. Officer, Treasurer | 35 | $156,873 |
| Dr Colleen Hanycz | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Dr John Degioia | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Dr Joseph Nyre | Board Member (thru 7/24/2023) | 2 | — |
| Dr Katia Passerini | Board Member (eff. 7/24/2023) | 2 | — |
| Dr Kimo Ah Yun | Board Member (eff. 6/10/2024) | 2 | — |
| Dr Michael Lovell | Board Member (thru 6/9/2024) | 2 | — |
| Dr Radenka Maric | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Dr Robert Manuel | Board Member | 2 | — |
| James Danko | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Rev Brian Shanley | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Rev Daniel Hendrickson | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Rev Kenneth Sicard | Board Member | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Rush Media Company LLC | Video Production | $1,951,998 |
| Proskauer Rose LLP | Legal | $564,864 |
| Dvsport Inc | Video Production | $553,070 |
| Levy Recognition | Trophies | $260,590 |
| John Cahill | Officiating | $227,500 |
Grants received · $158.3M total
10 grants to Big East Conference Inc totaling $158.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Collegiate Athletic Association | Grants/scholarships | 2023 | $25,047,012 |
| National Collegiate Athletic Association | Grants/scholarships | 2022 | $24,237,127 |
| National Collegiate Athletic Association | Scholarships/grants | 2021 | $23,384,142 |
| National Collegiate Athletic Association | Scholarships/grants | 2020 | $22,694,402 |
| National Collegiate Athletic Association | Scholarships/grants | 2019 | $9,185,726 |
| National Collegiate Athletic Association | Scholarships/grants | 2018 | $18,968,122 |
| National Collegiate Athletic Association | Scholarships/grants | 2017 | $14,978,205 |
| National Collegiate Athletic Association | Scholarships/grants | 2016 | $10,601,175 |
| National Collegiate Athletic Association | Scholarships/grants | 2015 | $5,977,315 |
| National Collegiate Athletic Association | Scholarships/grants | 2014 | $3,206,136 |
Grants made · $59.8M in FY2023
11 grants totaling $59.8M in FY2023. All grants made by Big East Conference Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Connecticut | Funding for athletic program | $8,327,784 |
| Creighton University | Funding for athletic program | $6,214,070 |
| Marquette University | Funding for athletic program | $6,154,519 |
| Villanova University | Funding for athletic program | $5,140,404 |
| Georgetown University | Funding for athletic program | $5,093,132 |
| Providence College | Funding for athletic program | $4,906,465 |
| Xavier University | Funding for athletic program | $4,903,458 |
| Butler University | Funding for athletic program | $4,816,149 |
| St Johns University New York | Funding for athletic program | $4,789,076 |
| Seton Hall University | Funding for athletic program | $4,742,928 |
| Depaul University | Funding for athletic program | $4,726,348 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Big East Conference Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Big East Conference Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 90-0955035, based in New York, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Big East Conference Inc's EIN?
- Big East Conference Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 90-0955035.
- How much revenue does Big East Conference Inc report?
- Big East Conference Inc reported $90,722,481 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Big East Conference Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Big East Conference Inc spends about 98% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Big East Conference Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Big East Conference Inc A+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Big East Conference Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Big East Conference Inc's latest Form 990 is $1,771,154, paid to Valerie B Ackerman (Commissioner, President).
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Data for Big East Conference Inc (EIN 90-0955035) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.