National Collegiate Athletic Association
99% goes to programs Thin reserves Growing revenue
National Collegiate Athletic Association is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Indianapolis, Indiana, registered in 1956, with $1,293,598,274 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C, and it directs about 99% of spending to programs.
700 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN, 46204 EIN 44-0567264 Since 1956
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.3B
▲ 3.1% vs prior year
Recreation median: $129K
Expenses (FY2023)
$3.9B
Net assets
-$2.0B
Employees
619
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
★★★★
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 →C+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 National Collegiate Athletic Association: 99% to programs earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · -202% 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 National Collegiate Athletic Association: 0 mo reserves · -202% margin earns a F 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 National Collegiate Athletic Association: 6 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 National Collegiate Athletic Association: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Provide a world-class athletics and academic experience for student-athletes that fosters lifelong well-being.
What they do
The ncaa administers 90 national championships annually. more than 15,000 student-athletes experience the thrill of participating in an ncaa championship every year. the ncaa's championship expenses support essential operations at more than 800 sites, team transportation, per diem costs, programs saluting student-athletes, sport committee expenses and fan-appreciation events.
Contact & location
- Address
- 700 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN, 46204
- City
- Indianapolis
- State
- Indiana
- Category
- Recreation & Sports
- Subcategory
- Sports Associations
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $906.2M (FY2013) to $1.3B (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $3.1BNet assets -$2.0B
Operating margin
-202.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.1B
Total liabilities
$3.1B
Net assets
-$2.0B
Salaries & benefits
$92.6M
2% of expenses
Board members
9
9 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,293,598,274▲3.1% | $3,912,354,410▲233% | -$1,973,402,620▼449% | $1,087,687,985▲25.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,255,174,694▲2.5% | $1,175,527,939▼1.4% | $565,246,423▲23.5% | $869,341,853▲10.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,224,314,780▲10.4% | $1,192,364,652▲15.7% | $457,621,637▼11.3% | $784,999,660▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,108,509,962▲113% | $1,030,169,449▲80.1% | $516,183,901▲30.9% | $772,990,272▲10.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $521,036,223▼53.4% | $572,105,915▼45.3% | $394,344,552▼12.4% | $701,508,342▲14.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,118,669,180▲5.8% | $1,045,189,955▲1.2% | $450,142,007▲5.7% | $610,893,951▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,057,710,190▼0.5% | $1,032,965,737▲9.6% | $425,995,451▲6.8% | $609,286,105▼15.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,062,709,385▲9.4% | $942,367,268▼32.0% | $398,898,205▲30.9% | $719,767,225▼22.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $970,964,517▲2.0% | $1,386,698,766▲52.6% | $304,666,591▼57.0% | $923,841,699▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $952,092,029▲5.1% | $908,806,647▲1.1% | $709,138,032▼1.3% | $901,998,967▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $906,191,666 | $898,475,381▲6.7% | $718,424,628▲12.5% | $928,316,385▲22.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $842,072,422▲6.4% | $638,449,524▲10.6% | $759,755,966▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $791,295,359▲2.3% | $577,445,005▲14.0% | $704,419,990▲14.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $773,762,427▲10.2% | $506,347,559▲13.6% | $613,914,999▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $702,157,018 | $445,560,212 | $569,951,756 | 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: Mark Emmert — $6,281,878 (0.16% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Emmert | Former President | 0 | $6,281,878 |
| Charlie Baker | President | 40 | $3,389,120 |
| Stanley Wilcox | Executive Vice President | 40 | $1,472,754 |
| Brian Hainline | Chief Medical Officer (until 6/1/24) | 40 | $985,527 |
| Cari Van Senus | Former Senior Vice President | 0 | $771,989 |
| Mario Morris | Svp of Admin and Cfo | 40 | $728,435 |
| Daniel Gavitt | Senior Vice President | 40 | $725,830 |
| Joni Comstock | Senior Vice President (until 3/2/24) | 40 | $611,578 |
| Kevin Lennon | Senior Vice President | 40 | $563,325 |
| Scott Bearby | Senior Vice President | 40 | $535,830 |
| Jonathan Duncan | Vice President | 40 | $528,612 |
| Felicia Martin | Senior Vice President | 40 | $509,267 |
| Timothy Buckley | Senior Vice President | 40 | $427,907 |
| David Schnase | Vice President | 40 | $382,528 |
| Lynn Holzman | Vice President | 40 | $370,912 |
| Theresa Gronau | Vice President | 40 | $363,429 |
| Steven Shirley | Board Member, Vice-chair (through 1/2/24) | 1 | $1,509 |
| Linda Livingstone | Board Member, Chair | 1 | $1,050 |
| Allison Feaster | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Beth Debauche | Board Member | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Wilkinson Stekloff LLP | Legal Services | $11,036,245 |
| Barnes & Thornburg LLP | Legal Services | $5,294,211 |
| Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Legal Services | $4,759,416 |
| Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP | Legal Services | $3,652,193 |
| Latham & Watkins LLP | Legal Services | $3,553,943 |
Grants received · $65K total
2 grants to National Collegiate Athletic Association totaling $65K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Football League Foundation | General support | 2024 | $35,000 |
| National Football League Foundation | General support | 2023 | $30,000 |
Grants made · $705.7M in FY2023
823 grants totaling $705.7M in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by National Collegiate Athletic Association →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big Ten Conference Inc | Grants/scholarships | $65,579,122 |
| Atlantic Coast Conference | Grants/scholarships | $62,028,589 |
| Southeastern Conference | Grants/scholarships | $53,273,099 |
| The Big 12 Conference Inc | Grants/scholarships | $38,393,021 |
| Big East Conference Inc | Grants/scholarships | $25,047,012 |
| Pac-12 Conference | Grants/scholarships | $24,984,840 |
| American Athletic Conference | Grants | $18,931,084 |
| Mountain West Conference | Grants/scholarships | $13,390,209 |
| West Coast Conference | Grants/scholarships | $13,244,880 |
| Atlantic 10 Conference | Grants/scholarships | $12,269,331 |
| Southland Conference 070195 | Grants/scholarships | $10,977,313 |
| Missouri Valley Conference Inc | Grants/scholarships | $10,630,074 |
| Mid-american Athletic Conference | Grants/scholarships | $10,592,674 |
| Sun Belt Conference | Grants/scholarships | $10,449,744 |
| The Summit League Inc | Grants/scholarships | $10,412,386 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is National Collegiate Athletic Association a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. National Collegiate Athletic Association is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 44-0567264, based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is National Collegiate Athletic Association's EIN?
- National Collegiate Athletic Association's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 44-0567264.
- How much revenue does National Collegiate Athletic Association report?
- National Collegiate Athletic Association reported $1,293,598,274 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of National Collegiate Athletic Association's spending goes to programs?
- National Collegiate Athletic Association spends about 99% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does National Collegiate Athletic Association have?
- CharityIndex grades National Collegiate Athletic Association C, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does National Collegiate Athletic Association's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on National Collegiate Athletic Association's latest Form 990 is $6,281,878, paid to Mark Emmert (Former President).
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Data for National Collegiate Athletic Association (EIN 44-0567264) 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.