Mid-American Athletic Conference Inc
Based in Cleveland, Ohio, the Mid-American Athletic Conference is a public charity that organizes intercollegiate athletic competition among member institutions. It supports student-athlete development, sponsors championships, develops league schedules, and provides programming for televised sporting events.
Mid-American Athletic Conference Inc at a glance
In short: Mid-American Athletic Conference Inc gave $34.6M across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $2.9M), mostly in Ohio. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $34,573,609
- +16.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,881,134
- +16.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,989,146
- Total assets
- $17,740,178
- +16.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (51% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Mid-American Athletic Conference Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 50 Public Square 3000, Cleveland, OH 44113
Phone: (216) 566-4622
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mid-American Athletic Conference Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Miami University ($3.2M). Together the top 10 received $29.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 60 grants of 61 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing’s grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio (51%), Michigan (23%), New York (9%), Illinois (9%), and Indiana (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Mid-American Athletic Conference Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $22.5M (2021) to $34.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $34.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miami University Oxford, OH | General Fund Support | $3,218,889 |
| State University of New York at Buffalo Buffalo, NY | General Fund Support | $3,179,152 |
| Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | General Fund Support | $3,146,817 |
| Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, OH | General Fund Support | $3,099,523 |
| Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | General Fund Support | $3,087,423 |
| Ohio University Athens, OH | General Fund Support | $3,072,596 |
| The University of Toledo Toledo, OH | General Fund Support | $2,905,696 |
| The University of Akron Akron, OH | General Fund Support | $2,770,223 |
| Kent State University Kent, OH | General Fund Support | $2,570,850 |
| Ball State University Muncie, IN | General Fund Support | $2,516,533 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2025 grant total covered 12 grants. The 2024 and 2023 grant totals are reported in the filing data.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,740,178 | $43,349,367 | $43,100,955 | $34,573,609 | 12 | $653,171 |
| 2024 | $15,194,546 | $38,951,397 | $37,354,297 | $29,813,668 | 12 | $776,359 |
| 2023 | $13,321,090 | $36,623,583 | $34,455,665 | $28,196,183 | 12 | $306,274 |
| 2022 | $10,370,439 | $35,693,006 | $33,616,934 | $27,605,675 | 12 | $110,883 |
| 2021 | $9,627,681 | $28,156,752 | $27,320,055 | $22,541,160 | 13 | $72,512 |
| 2020 | $6,866,534 | $32,241,698 | $31,636,776 | $24,450,154 | 13 | $136,750 |
| 2019 | $12,086,741 | $30,848,489 | $31,304,015 | $24,078,468 | 12 | $141,973 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission stated in the 2024 filing is to foster amateur intercollegiate sports competition among member institution teams under NCAA rules and regulations. The conference’s website also emphasizes student-athlete development, academic achievement, community, fiscal responsibility, integrity, sportsmanship, and student-athlete well-being.
According to the filing, the conference sponsors championships in 24 sports, supports student development at member institutions, develops athletic schedules, and provides television programming and production. It also collects membership dues and shares practices and policies emphasizing academic priorities and values including integrity, fairness, and competitiveness.
The 2025 filing lists grants to universities. One recipient, Bowling Green State University, is described in its own supplied mission statement as an AAUP-associated labor union that represents the university’s faculty members.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the conference reported 12 grants totaling $34,573,609. Grant amounts ranged from $2,489,374 to $3,218,889, with a median of $2,989,146. The filing describes the payments as general fund support. It also says the conference acts as an intermediary for funds collected on behalf of member universities and does not require reporting on how those funds are used.
The largest reported grant was $3,218,889 to Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Other large grants included $3,179,152 to the State University of New York at Buffalo, $3,146,817 to Northern Illinois University, and $3,099,523 to Bowling Green State University.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists the following officers and directors, with their university roles:
- Geoffrey Mearns, president of Ball State University
- Dr. Rodney Rogers, president of Bowling Green State University
- Dr. Robert Davies, listed with “until 1124,” president of Central Michigan University
- Dr. James M. Smith, president of Eastern Michigan University
- Dr. Todd Diacon, president of Kent State University
- Dr. Gregory P. Crawford, president of Miami University
- Dr. Lisa C. Freeman, president of Northern Illinois University
- Dr. Satish K. Tripathi, president of the University at Buffalo
- Dr. Edward B. Montgomery, president of Western Michigan University
- Robert J. Nemer, president of the University of Akron
The filing states that policy and legislative authority rests with a Council of Presidents, with each member university represented by its president.
Mid-American Athletic Conference Inc is led by Edward B. Montgomery, President Western Michigan Univ. since 2025 (on filings since 2019); 6 of 19 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Edward B. Montgomery
President Western Michigan Univ.
President Western Michigan University → President Western Michigan, 2023
President Western Michigan → President Western Michigan Univ., 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Geoffrey Mearns
President Ball State Univ.
President Ball State University → President Ball State Unive, 2023
President Ball State Unive → President Ball State Univ., 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory P. Crawford
President Miami Univ.
President Miami University → President Miami Univ., 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James M. Smith
President Eastern Michigan
President Eastern Michigan → President Eastern Michigan University, 2022
President Eastern Michigan University → President Eastern Michigan, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa C. Freeman
President Northern Illinois Univ.
President Northern Illinois University → President Northern Illinoi, 2023
President Northern Illinoi → President Northern Illinois Univ., 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rodney Rogers
President Bowling Green State Univ.
President Bowling Green State University → President Bowling Green St, 2023
President Bowling Green St → President Bowling Green State Univ., 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Satish K. Tripathi
President Univ. at Buffalo
University of Buffalo → President Univ. of Buffalo, 2022
President Univ. of Buffalo → President Univ. at Buffalo, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Diacon
President Kent State Univ.
President Kent State University → President Kent State Unive, 2023
President Kent State Unive → President Kent State Univ., 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori Gonzalez
President Ohio University
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert J. Nemer
President Univ. of Akron
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dr Neil
President Central Michigan Univ.
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Daviesuntil
President Central Michigan Univ.
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon A. Steinbrecher
Commissioner & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$687K (2019) → $800K (2025)
Roderick Stokes
Sr.assoc.commissioner-Basketball
Sr.assoc.commissioner-Basketball → Sr.assoc.commissioner-Bask, 2024
Sr.assoc.commissioner-Bask → Sr.assoc.commissioner-Basketball, 2025
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$176K (2019) → $207K (2025)
Kristin Williams
Sr.assoc.comm.-Inst.svcs. & Sr.woman Administrator
Sr.assoc.commissioner-Inst.svcs. & Sr.woman Administrator → Sr.assoc.commissioner-Inst, 2024
Sr.assoc.commissioner-Inst → Sr.assoc.comm.-Inst.svcs. & Sr.woman Administrator, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$102K (2022) → $140K (2025)
Mike Vuraich
Associate Commissioner & CFO
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$68K (2022) → $162K (2025)
Chris Turner
Deputy Commissioner & COO
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$123K (2024) → $200K (2025)
Korinth Patterson
Assoc.comm., Champion. & Sports Program
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$107K (2025)
Matthew J. Schroeder
Interim President Univ. of Toledo
President Univ. of Toledo → Interim President Univ. of Toledo, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Robert O. Davies (2020–2024) — President Central Michigan
- Former: Gary L. Miller (2021–2024) — President Univ. of Akron · Filing note: Until 513
- Former: Gregory Postel (2022–2024) — President Univ. of Toledo · Filing note: Until 423
- Former: Robert A. Gennarelli (2019–2023) — Deputy Commissioner & COO
- Former: Jeff Bacon (2022–2023) — Deputy Commissioner for Ad
- Former: Hugh Shermanuntil (2023) — Predsident Ohio University
- Former: Hugh Sherman (2021–2022) — Predsident Ohio University · Filing note: As of 621
- Former: Duane Nellis (2019–2021) — President Ohio University · Filing note: Until 621
- Former: Sharon Gaber (2019–2021) — President Univ. of Toledo · Filing note: Until 720
- Former: GREGORY POSTELas of (2021) — President Univ. of Toledo
- Former: Jeffrey B. Bacon- Sr Assoc Comm (2021) — For Championships & Sport Development
- Former: Kristin L. Williams- Assoc Comm (2021) — For Institutional Services & Swa
- Former: John C. Green (2019–2020) — Interim President Univ. of Akron
- Former: Beverly Warren (2019) — President Kent State
- Former: George Ross (2019) — President Central Michigan
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $800K, to Dr Jon Steinbrecher (Commissioner/Treasurer). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Mid-American Athletic Conference Inc
How much does Mid-American Athletic Conference Inc give each year?
Mid-American Athletic Conference Inc gave $34.6M across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $29.8M across 12 grants.
What is Mid-American Athletic Conference Inc's typical grant size?
Mid-American Athletic Conference Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,989,146, and its average grant was $2,881,134, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Mid-American Athletic Conference Inc give grants?
Mid-American Athletic Conference Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Michigan (23%) and New York (9%).
Does Mid-American Athletic Conference Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Mid-American Athletic Conference Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Mid-American Athletic Conference Inc's largest grantees?
Mid-American Athletic Conference Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Miami University ($3,218,889), State University of New York at Buffalo ($3,179,152) and Northern Illinois University ($3,146,817), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mid-American Athletic Conference Inc?
Mid-American Athletic Conference Inc reported $17.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $43.3M.
What does Mid-American Athletic Conference Inc fund?
The mission stated in the 2024 filing is to foster amateur intercollegiate sports competition among member institution teams under NCAA rules and regulations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mid-American Athletic Conference Inc?
Mid-American Athletic Conference Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Mid-American Athletic Conference Inc's EIN?
Mid-American Athletic Conference Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-0682486. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 10, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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