Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
To collaborate with other conferences in formulating and implementing an improved model for the conduct of intercollegiate athletics, this is consistent, with the conferences values. To sustain athletic excellence while significantly increasing student-athlete academic performance levels and graduation rates; and to assure each member institution's commitment to the conference's values, and in so doing, to improve relationships among members and to manage the tensions that frequently surface in a competitive environment.
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference at a glance
In short: Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference gave $1.3M across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $167K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,339,439
- +105.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $167,430
- +105.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $135,257
- Total assets
- $4,896,533
- +20.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (29% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Howard University ($392K). Together the top 6 received $1.1M.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($267,662), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 44 (34%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference gives
- Giving grew 143% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $551K (2022) to $1.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Howard University Washington, DC | Student Athlete Opportunity Fund | $391,879 |
| Morgan State University Baltimore, MD | Student Athlete Opportunity Fund | $281,922 |
| Delaware State University Dover, DE | Student Athlete Opportunity Fund | $206,487 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $267,662 |
| Norfolk State University Norfolk, VA | Student Athlete Opportunity Fund | $130,708 |
| Coppin State University Baltimore, MD | Student Athlete Opportunity Fund | $30,587 |
| University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne, MD | Student Athlete Opportunity Fund | $30,194 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,896,533 | $14,147,913 | $11,920,363 | $1,339,439 | 8 | $56,128 |
| 2024 | $4,055,944 | $11,136,920 | $13,052,028 | $650,578 | 8 | $41,345 |
| 2023 | $4,652,888 | $10,914,960 | $12,121,755 | $618,998 | 8 | $7,834 |
| 2022 | $5,914,362 | $11,279,210 | $11,298,086 | $550,715 | 8 | $4,891 |
| 2021 | $5,958,489 | $11,151,768 | $9,737,453 | $938,663 | 12 | $6,209 |
| 2020 | $4,124,417 | $9,442,618 | $11,931,924 | $1,185,053 | 11 | $4,707 |
About Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Based on IRS filings
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference is a public charity, based in Norfolk, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $1.3M. Net investment income was $56K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference is led by Javaune Adams-Gaston, President since 2025 (on filings since 2024); 2 of 10 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Javaune Adams-Gaston
President
Board Member → President, 2025
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sonja Stills
Commissioner
Senior Associate Commissio → Commissioner Starting, 2022
Commissioner Starting → Commissioner, 2024
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$122K (2020) → $305K (2025)
Raynoid Dedeaux
Deputy Commissioner
On filings since 2024
60 hrs/week
$93K (2024) → $193K (2025)
Anthony L Jenkins
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Wilson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Anderson
Board Member
Board Member → President, 2024
President → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tony Allen
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wayne Frederick
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexander Conyers
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karrie Dixon
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Ben Vinson III (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Johnson Akinyele (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Dennis Thomas (2020–2023) — Commissioner
- Former: Devon M. Henry (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Devona Williams (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Honorable Kweisi Mfume (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kevin M. Holloway (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Laurence C. Morse (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Linda Gooden (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Rodney Jenkins (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Javaune Adams-Gatson (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Johnson Akinleye (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Col Alexander Conyers (2022) — Board Member
- Former: E. Labrent Chrite (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Harold Martin (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: James Clark (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Larry Robinson (2020–2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $305K, to Sonja Stills (Commissioner). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
How much does Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference give each year?
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference gave $1.3M across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $651K across 8 grants.
What is Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference's typical grant size?
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference's median grant in 2025 was $135,257, and its average grant was $167,430, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference give grants?
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference's top state is District of Columbia, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Maryland (26%) and Delaware (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (2 grants).
Does Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Student Athlete Opportunity Fund" (8 grants).
Who are Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference's largest grantees?
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference's largest 2025 grantees include Howard University ($391,879), Morgan State University ($281,922) and Delaware State University ($206,487), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($267,662), which are not listed by name. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference?
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $14.1M.
What is Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference's EIN?
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-0992403. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 24, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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