Mountain West Conference
98% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Growing revenue
Mountain West Conference is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Colorado Spgs, Colorado, registered in 1999, with $92,842,701 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B, and it directs about 98% of spending to programs.
10807 New Allegiance Dr Ste 250, Colorado Spgs, CO, 80921 EIN 84-1472434 Since 1999
Revenue (FY2023)
$92.8M
▲ 18.7% vs prior year
Recreation median: $129K
Expenses (FY2023)
$96.2M
Net assets
$9.1M
Employees
29
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →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 Mountain West Conference: 98% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating1 mo reserves · -4% 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 Mountain West Conference: 1 mo reserves · -4% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
CGovernance25% of the rating2 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 Mountain West Conference: 2 of 6 checks met earns a C 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 Mountain West Conference: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To strengthen and expand the intercollegiate athletic and academic programs on member campuses
Contact & location
- Address
- 10807 New Allegiance Dr Ste 250, Colorado Spgs, CO, 80921
- City
- Colorado Spgs
- State
- Colorado
- Category
- Recreation & Sports
- Subcategory
- Sports Training
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $13.2M (FY2013) to $92.8M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $83KNet assets $9.1M
Operating margin
-3.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$9.2M
Total liabilities
$83K
Net assets
$9.1M
Salaries & benefits
$4.9M
5% of expenses
Board members
12
0 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $92,842,701▲18.7% | $96,194,245▲35.7% | $9,135,093▼26.8% | $9,217,703▼26.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $78,195,311▼1.5% | $70,903,843▼14.0% | $12,486,637▲140% | $12,570,259▲137% | 990 |
| 2021 | $79,369,354▲31.4% | $82,478,333▲27.4% | $5,195,169▼37.4% | $5,314,529▼37.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $60,414,909▲1.6% | $64,751,580▲18.1% | $8,304,148▼34.3% | $8,458,444▼35.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $59,467,622▲4.2% | $54,810,847▼3.1% | $12,640,819▲58.3% | $13,086,448▲59.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $57,058,330▲4.4% | $56,591,892▼4.4% | $7,984,041▲6.2% | $8,207,119▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $54,662,249▼6.6% | $59,193,159▲9.2% | $7,517,603▼37.6% | $7,517,603▼37.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $58,529,293▲10.8% | $54,225,034▲1.3% | $12,048,513▲55.6% | $12,048,513▲55.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $52,832,283▲227% | $53,554,405▲258% | $7,744,254▼8.5% | $7,744,686▼8.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $16,177,850▲22.3% | $14,969,534▲4.5% | $8,466,376▲14.7% | $8,469,074▲14.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $13,225,615 | $14,329,949▲43.2% | $7,382,867▼15.3% | $7,414,253▼15.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $10,006,164▼7.3% | $8,714,984▼1.4% | $8,739,187▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $10,796,393▲15.8% | $8,841,250▲9.4% | $8,867,688▼23.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $9,326,823 | $8,083,830 | $11,574,015 | 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: Gloria Nevarez — $1,023,000 (1.06% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloria Nevarez | Commissioner | 40 | $1,023,000 |
| Bret Gilliland | Deputy Commissioner | 40 | $289,919 |
| Carolayne Henry | Sr Associate Commissioner (thru 6/30/24) | 40 | $201,333 |
| Javan Hedlund | Sr Associate Commissioner | 40 | $164,725 |
| John Sullivan | Associate Commissioner | 40 | $145,084 |
| Gary Walenga | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $132,500 |
| Brian Tripp | Associate Commissioner | 40 | $121,116 |
| Jesse Kurtz | Executive Producer | 40 | $101,862 |
| Craig Thompson | Former Commissioner (thru 12/31/22) | 0 | — |
| Dr Adela De La Torre | Director | 1 | — |
| Dr Amy Parsons | Director | 1 | — |
| Dr Brian Sandoval | Director | 1 | — |
| Dr Cynthia Teniente-matson | Director | 1 | — |
| Dr David Lassner | Director | 1 | — |
| Dr Edward Seidel | Director | 1 | — |
| Dr Elizabeth Cantwell | Director (eff. 8/1/23) | 1 | — |
| Dr Garnett Stokes | Director | 1 | — |
| Dr Keith Whitfield | Director | 1 | — |
| Dr Marlene Tromp | Director | 1 | — |
| Dr Noelle Cockett | Director (thru 7/30/23) | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Dvsport | Replay Services and Equipment | $1,927,343 |
| Wasserman Media | Media Rights Consultant | $1,077,635 |
| Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Legal Services | $748,516 |
| Huron Consulting | Consulting | $346,105 |
| Global Prairie | Branding | $228,137 |
Grants received · $113.1M total
16 grants to Mountain West Conference totaling $113.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Collegiate Athletic Association | Grants/scholarships | 2023 | $13,390,209 |
| The Dallas Foundation | General support | 2023 | $57,500 |
| National Collegiate Athletic Association | Grants/scholarships | 2022 | $10,881,569 |
| The Dallas Foundation | General support | 2022 | $30,000 |
| National Collegiate Athletic Association | Scholarships/grants | 2021 | $9,873,541 |
| The Dallas Foundation | General support | 2021 | $27,500 |
| National Collegiate Athletic Association | Scholarships/grants | 2020 | $9,928,887 |
| National Collegiate Athletic Association | Scholarships/grants | 2019 | $7,605,493 |
| The Dallas Foundation | General support | 2019 | $150,000 |
| National Collegiate Athletic Association | Scholarships/grants | 2018 | $11,538,851 |
| The Dallas Foundation | General support | 2018 | $150,000 |
| National Collegiate Athletic Association | Scholarships/grants | 2017 | $11,793,267 |
| The Dallas Foundation | General support | 2017 | $63,000 |
| National Collegiate Athletic Association | Scholarships/grants | 2016 | $12,596,289 |
| National Collegiate Athletic Association | Scholarships/grants | 2015 | $12,597,407 |
Grants made · $83.1M in FY2023
12 grants totaling $83.1M in FY2023. All grants made by Mountain West Conference →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego State University | Support the missions of member institutions | $12,898,342 |
| Boise State University | Support the missions of member institutions | $8,677,413 |
| San Jose State University | Support the missions of member institutions | $7,081,107 |
| University of Wyoming | Support the missions of member institutions | $6,780,816 |
| University of Nevada Las Vegas Foundation | Support the missions of member institutions | $6,760,701 |
| Utah State University | Support the missions of member institutions | $6,709,216 |
| California State University Fresno | Support the missions of member institutions | $6,693,907 |
| Association of Graduates of the Usafa | Support the missions of member institutions | $6,691,016 |
| University of New Mexico | Support the missions of member institutions | $6,236,216 |
| Colorado State University | Support the missions of member institutions | $6,236,216 |
| Board of Regents Nevada System of Higher Education | Support the missions of member institutions | $6,186,216 |
| University of Hawaii | Support the missions of member institutions | $2,113,375 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Mountain West Conference a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Mountain West Conference is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 84-1472434, based in Colorado Spgs, Colorado. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Mountain West Conference's EIN?
- Mountain West Conference's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 84-1472434.
- How much revenue does Mountain West Conference report?
- Mountain West Conference reported $92,842,701 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Mountain West Conference's spending goes to programs?
- Mountain West Conference spends about 98% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Mountain West Conference have?
- CharityIndex grades Mountain West Conference B, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Mountain West Conference's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Mountain West Conference's latest Form 990 is $1,023,000, paid to Gloria Nevarez (Commissioner).
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Data for Mountain West Conference (EIN 84-1472434) 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.