Big Ten Conference Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
99% goes to programs Growing revenue
Big Ten Conference Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Rosemont, Illinois, registered in 1937, with $928,147,866 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 99% of spending to programs.
5440 Park Pl, Rosemont, IL, 60018 EIN 36-3640583 Since 1937
Revenue (FY2023)
$928.1M
▲ 5.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$942.2M
Net assets
$213.2M
Employees
83
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 rating99% to programs
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 Ten Conference Inc: 99% to programs earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BFinancial health25% of the rating3 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 Ten Conference Inc: 3 mo reserves · -2% margin earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AGovernance25% of the rating5 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 Ten Conference Inc: 5 of 6 checks met earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 Ten Conference Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Shared practices and policies that enforce the priority of academics in student-athletes' lives.
What they do
Officiating - the conference provides neutral third-party officials for several conference-sponsored sports (baseball, basketball, field hockey, football, volleyball, men's soccer, women's soccer, women's lacrosse, softball, wrestling and ice hockey); oversees management of the officiating program (e.g., assigning officials, finance administration, etc.); and administers annual clinics, rule reviews, and other programs designed to enhance the skills of participating officials.
Championships - the conference declares conference champions in twenty-eight sports and oversees twenty-seven season-ending championships/tournaments.
Programming initiatives - the conference partners with broadcast partner, big ten network, to provide additional linear events broadcast on btn to expand coverage across all conference sports. additionally, in partnership with btn, the conference creates programming highlighting non-athletic achievement at each of its 14 member institutions.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $338.9M (FY2013) to $928.1M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $79.1MNet assets $213.2M
Operating margin
-1.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$292.3M
Total liabilities
$79.1M
Net assets
$213.2M
Salaries & benefits
$18.6M
2% of expenses
Board members
14
0 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $928,147,866▲5.5% | $942,180,253▲5.0% | $213,209,237▼13.7% | $292,276,335▼17.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $879,863,132▲4.0% | $897,426,388▲5.4% | $246,918,466▼3.3% | $352,880,095▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $845,640,731▲24.4% | $851,246,629▲20.5% | $255,314,150▼4.2% | $336,066,093▼11.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $679,838,570▼11.6% | $706,451,321▼2.9% | $266,437,881▲35.8% | $378,941,858▲15.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $768,930,854▼1.6% | $727,411,263▼2.6% | $196,234,501▲25.2% | $328,709,453▲25.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $781,543,785▲3.0% | $747,106,127▲4.2% | $156,790,333▲25.4% | $261,119,436▲28.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $758,899,883▲48.0% | $716,983,587▲43.7% | $125,013,313▲50.7% | $202,752,959▲22.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $512,878,069▲6.1% | $498,838,339▲0.9% | $82,931,914▲35.0% | $165,986,791▲32.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $483,445,609▲7.7% | $494,231,493▲13.3% | $61,430,969▼3.5% | $125,351,265▲26.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $448,760,655▲32.4% | $436,043,240▲29.5% | $63,672,930▲22.1% | $98,797,958▲9.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $338,919,854 | $336,829,160▲7.8% | $52,129,361▲38.1% | $90,327,303▲10.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $312,390,082▲4.0% | $37,747,187▲88.0% | $82,097,276▲71.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $300,479,171▲13.3% | $20,072,957▲284% | $47,975,154▲42.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $265,247,014▲12.0% | $5,229,547▲12.6% | $33,775,463▲139% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $236,899,518 | $4,645,155 | $14,148,727 | 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: Kevin Warren End 41423 — $6,829,136 (0.72% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Warren End 41423 | Former Commissioner | 0 | $6,829,136 |
| James E Delany | Former Commissioner | 0 | $3,031,283 |
| Tony Petitti Start 51523 | Commissioner | 40 | $2,622,712 |
| Anil Gollahalli | General Counsel | 40 | $517,907 |
| Kerry Kenny | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $468,520 |
| Laura Anderson | Cfo/treasurer | 40 | $398,279 |
| Nathaniel Schnader End 63024 | Chief Information Officer | 40 | $388,243 |
| Diana Sabau End 8123 | Deputy Commissioner, Chief Sports Officer | 40 | $364,848 |
| Chad Hawley | Secretary | 40 | $300,860 |
| Omar Brown | Svp, Community & Impact | 40 | $258,174 |
| Barbara Wilson | Director | 2 | — |
| Darryll Pines | Director | 2 | — |
| Jeffrey Ettinger | Director | 2 | — |
| Jennifer Mnookin | Director | 2 | — |
| Joan Gabel End 6923 | Former Director | 2 | — |
| Jonathan Holloway | Director | 2 | — |
| Kristina Johnson End 111322 | Former Director | 2 | — |
| Michael Schill | Director | 2 | — |
| Mitch Daniels End 1123 | Director | 2 | — |
| Mung Chiang | Director | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Mayer Brown LLP | Legal Services | $3,794,103 |
| Dvsport | Officiating Technology | $1,327,124 |
| Sidley Austin LLP | Legal Services | $1,321,936 |
| Cornerstone Research Inc | Legal Services | $1,152,799 |
| Revel Xp LLC | Event Enhancement Services | $1,028,548 |
Grants received · $772.0M total
22 grants to Big Ten Conference Inc totaling $772.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dallas Foundation | General support | 2024 | $37,500 |
| National Collegiate Athletic Association | Grants/scholarships | 2023 | $65,579,122 |
| The Dallas Foundation | General support | 2023 | $30,000 |
| National Collegiate Athletic Association | Grants/scholarships | 2022 | $66,175,203 |
| Pasadena Tournament of Roses Assn | Rbg distribution | 2022 | $41,929,871 |
| The Dallas Foundation | General support | 2022 | $32,500 |
| National Collegiate Athletic Association | Scholarships/grants | 2021 | $64,815,235 |
| Pasadena Tournament of Roses Assn | Conference distribution | 2021 | $40,102,874 |
| The Dallas Foundation | General support | 2021 | $20,000 |
| National Collegiate Athletic Association | Scholarships/grants | 2020 | $60,778,021 |
| The Dallas Foundation | General support | 2020 | $87,500 |
| Pasadena Tournament of Roses Assn | To enhance the quality of intercollegiate athletics | 2019 | $37,673,305 |
| National Collegiate Athletic Association | Scholarships/grants | 2019 | $22,386,375 |
| The Dallas Foundation | General support | 2019 | $45,000 |
| National Collegiate Athletic Association | Scholarships/grants | 2018 | $61,901,083 |
Grants made · $882.8M in FY2023
14 grants totaling $882.8M in FY2023. All grants made by Big Ten Conference Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trustees of Purdue University | To support the missions of member institutions | $63,619,632 |
| The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois | To support the missions of member institutions | $63,419,631 |
| University of Wisconsin | To support the missions of member institutions | $63,319,632 |
| Michigan State University | To support the missions of member institutions | $63,319,632 |
| Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska | To support the missions of member institutions | $63,319,632 |
| Northwestern University | To support the missions of member institutions | $63,319,632 |
| University of Minnesota | To support the missions of member institutions | $63,244,632 |
| Ohio State University | To support the missions of member institutions | $63,244,632 |
| Pennsylvania State University | To support the missions of member institutions | $63,244,632 |
| Regents of the University of Michigan | To support the missions of member institutions | $63,244,631 |
| University of Iowa | To support the missions of member institutions | $63,244,631 |
| Indiana University | To support the missions of member institutions | $63,244,631 |
| Rutgers the State University | To support the missions of member institutions | $61,502,994 |
| University of Maryland-college Park | To support the missions of member institutions | $61,502,993 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Big Ten Conference Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Big Ten Conference Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-3640583, based in Rosemont, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Big Ten Conference Inc's EIN?
- Big Ten Conference Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-3640583.
- How much revenue does Big Ten Conference Inc report?
- Big Ten Conference Inc reported $928,147,866 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Big Ten Conference Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Big Ten Conference Inc spends about 99% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Big Ten Conference Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Big Ten Conference Inc A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Big Ten Conference Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Big Ten Conference Inc's latest Form 990 is $6,829,136, paid to Kevin Warren End 41423 (Former Commissioner).
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Data for Big Ten Conference Inc (EIN 36-3640583) 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.