United East Conference
United East Conference is a public charity based in Latham, New York. Founded in 2004, it supports intercollegiate athletics at NCAA Division III institutions, with its stated mission emphasizing meaningful competition within member institutions’ financial capabilities.
United East Conference at a glance
In short: United East Conference gave $98K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $98,039
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- Average grant
- $6,127
- Median grant
- $4,915
- Total assets
- $571,931
- +13.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (78% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to United East Conference
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 404, Latham, NY 12110
Phone: (518) 953-0505
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United East Conference funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cairn University ($15K). Together the top 10 received $93K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that grant dollars went primarily to Pennsylvania (78%), followed by Maryland (12%) and the District of Columbia (10%); New Jersey accounted for 0%. The listed 2025 grantees are colleges and universities in those states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $98K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cairn University Langhorne, PA | To advance the ncaa's division iii strategic plan / to support the growth of flag football at the collegiate level | $15,120 |
| Cedar Crest College Allentown, PA | To advance the ncaa's division iii strategic plan / to support the growth of flag football at the collegiate level | $14,452 |
| Penn State Harrisburg Middletown, PA | To advance the ncaa's division iii strategic plan / to support the growth of flag football at the collegiate level | $14,128 |
| Keystone College La Plume, PA | To advance the ncaa's division iii strategic plan / to support the growth of flag football at the collegiate level | $13,150 |
| Gallaudet University Washington, DC | To advance the ncaa's division iii strategic plan / to support the growth of flag football at the collegiate level | $10,075 |
| Notre Dame of Maryland University Baltimore, MD | To advance the ncaa's division iii strategic plan priorities | $5,874 |
| St Mary's College of Maryland St Marys City, MD | To advance the ncaa's division iii strategic plan priorities | $5,650 |
| Penn State Brandywine Media, PA | To advance the ncaa's division iii strategic plan priorities | $4,995 |
| University of Valley Forge Phoenixville, PA | To advance the ncaa's division iii strategic plan priorities | $4,835 |
| Wilson College Chambersburg, PA | To advance the ncaa's division iii strategic plan priorities | $4,798 |
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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 | $571,931 | $722,892 | $640,242 | $98,039 | 16 | $23,358 |
| 2024 | $504,633 | $668,084 | $595,123 | — | — | $23,576 |
| 2023 | $428,866 | $343,506 | $323,346 | — | — | $43 |
| 2022 | $387,248 | $297,565 | $311,114 | — | — | $47 |
| 2021 | $400,404 | $329,139 | $319,902 | — | — | $480 |
| 2020 | $398,117 | $396,228 | $325,132 | — | — | $7,081 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
In its 2024 filing, the conference says its mission is to provide meaningful competition in as many sports as member institutions can successfully offer within their financial budgets. It says its athletics programs follow NCAA Division III philosophy and that it seeks high ethical standards and a broad base of competition for men and women.
The 2025 grants were described as supporting NCAA Division III strategic plan priorities. Several of the largest grants specifically supported the growth of collegiate flag football. Recipients are colleges and universities. For example, Cairn University describes its mission as educating students to serve in the church, society, and the world; Cedar Crest College describes itself as a liberal arts college primarily for women that prepares students for life in a global community; and Keystone College says it educates students in a liberal arts tradition that values civility, integrity, and lifelong learning. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the conference’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the conference reported 16 grants totaling $98,039. Grant amounts ranged from $75 to $15,120, with a median of $4,915.
Among the largest reported grants were $15,120 to Cairn University, $14,452 to Cedar Crest College, $14,128 to Penn State Harrisburg, and $13,150 to Keystone College. Each was described as advancing the NCAA Division III strategic plan and supporting the growth of flag football at the collegiate level. Other notable grants included $10,075 to Gallaudet University, $5,874 to Notre Dame of Maryland University, and $5,650 to St. Mary’s College of Maryland; these were described as supporting Division III strategic plan priorities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Stephanie Dutton as Commissioner; Crystal Gibson as AD Chair; Ashley Wagner as AD Vice Chair; and Todd Williams and Thomas Kiedis as Presidents’ Council members.
United East Conference is led by Thomas Kiedis, President Council on every filing since 2021; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas Kiedis
President Council
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Williams
President Council
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Crystal Gibson
Ad Chair
Chair Board → Ad Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Dutton
Commissioner
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$80K (2020) → $118K (2025)
Ashley Wagner
Ad Vice Chair
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Ashley Hodges (2024) — V Chair Board
- Former: Michael Lindberg (2020–2023) — V Chair Board
- Former: Peter Beers (2020–2023) — Athletics Di
- Former: Rahsaan Carlton (2020–2023) — Chair Board
- Former: Roberta Cordano (2020–2023) — President Council
- Former: Rebecca Weiler-Timmons (2022–2023) — Faculty Ath
- Former: Cindy Speaker (2020–2021) — Athletics Di
- Former: Tom Zimmerman (2020–2021) — Faculty Ath
- Former: Davie Jane Gilmour (2020) — Chair of President
- Former: John Vandevere (2020) — Secretary
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 $118K, to Stephanie Dutton (Commissioner).
Frequently asked questions about United East Conference
How much does United East Conference give each year?
United East Conference gave $98K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is United East Conference's typical grant size?
United East Conference's median grant in 2025 was $4,915, and its average grant was $6,127, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does United East Conference give grants?
United East Conference gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (12%) and District of Columbia (10%).
Does United East Conference give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on United East Conference's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Advance the Ncaa's Division III Strategic Plan Priorities" (11 grants).
Who are United East Conference's largest grantees?
United East Conference's largest 2025 grantees include Cairn University ($15,120), Cedar Crest College ($14,452) and Penn State Harrisburg ($14,128), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United East Conference?
United East Conference reported $572K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $723K.
What does United East Conference fund?
In its 2024 filing, the conference says its mission is to provide meaningful competition in as many sports as member institutions can successfully offer within their financial budgets. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United East Conference?
United East Conference has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is United East Conference's EIN?
United East Conference's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1792183. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). United East Conference funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/united-east-conference-morg_2104f9bbe86b403797cb682dbe502eda
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