Big East Conference Inc
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$38.4M
+23.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$59.8M
Grant Count
11
Avg Grant Size
$5.4M
About Big East Conference Inc
Based on IRS filings
Big East Conference Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $38.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $59.8M. Net investment income was $2.1M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $38,410,072 | $31,024,883 | $30,032,227 |
| Revenue | $90,722,481 | $87,177,962 | $87,597,818 |
| Expenses | $88,489,033 | $82,352,922 | $77,069,824 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,060,035 | $1,361,413 | $387,721 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of Connecticut ($8,327,784), Creighton University ($6,214,070), Marquette University ($6,154,519).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Butler University Indianapolis, IN | FUNDING FOR ATHLETIC PROGRAM | $4,816,149 |
| Creighton University Omaha, NE | FUNDING FOR ATHLETIC PROGRAM | $6,214,070 |
| DePaul University Chicago, IL | FUNDING FOR ATHLETIC PROGRAM | $4,726,348 |
| Georgetown University Washington, DC | FUNDING FOR ATHLETIC PROGRAM | $5,093,132 |
| Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | FUNDING FOR ATHLETIC PROGRAM | $6,154,519 |
| Providence College Providence, RI | FUNDING FOR ATHLETIC PROGRAM | $4,906,465 |
| Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | FUNDING FOR ATHLETIC PROGRAM | $4,742,928 |
| St John's University Queens, NY | FUNDING FOR ATHLETIC PROGRAM | $4,789,076 |
| University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | FUNDING FOR ATHLETIC PROGRAM | $8,327,784 |
| Villanova University Villanova, PA | FUNDING FOR ATHLETIC PROGRAM | $5,140,404 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | 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 |
| Scott Hecht | Sr. Assoc Comm. BROADCASTING | 35 | $202,769 |
| Walter Paquette | Sr. Assoc Comm. Media Relation | 35 | $201,106 |
| Jackie Campbell | SR. Assoc Comm. WOMEN'S BB | 35 | $207,838 |
| Christopher Schneider | Executive Associate Commission | 35 | $198,410 |
| Kevin Flanagan | Bus. Officer, TREASURER | 35 | $156,873 |
| James Danko | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| Dr Radenka Maric | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| Rev Daniel Hendrickson | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| Dr Robert Manuel | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| Dr John DeGioia | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| Dr Michael Lovell | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 6/9/2024) | 2 | — |
| Dr Kimo Ah Yun | BOARD MEMBER (EFF. 6/10/2024) | 2 | — |
| Rev Kenneth Sicard | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| Rev Brian Shanley | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| Dr Katia Passerini | BOARD MEMBER (EFF. 7/24/2023) | 2 | — |
| Rev Peter Donohue | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| Dr Colleen Hanycz | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DR JOSEPH NYRE | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 7/24/2023) | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big East Conference Inc?
Big East Conference Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NEW YORK, NY. It holds $38.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Big East Conference Inc?
As of 2024, Big East Conference Inc holds $38.4M in total assets with $90.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 11 grants totaling $59.8M in 2024.
Where does Big East Conference Inc operate?
Big East Conference Inc has awarded grants in Connecticut, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Big East Conference Inc award?
In 2024, Big East Conference Inc awarded 11 grants totaling $59.8M — an average of about $5.4M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Big East Conference Inc's EIN?
Big East Conference Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 90-0955035. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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