Western Athletic Conference
The conference is committed to providing student-athletes an exemplary university experience - both on and off the field of play. With high standards of integrity at the core of our athletic and academic excellences, our goal is to unlock the potenial of the nation's premier student athletes and to prepare them to become the leaders of the future.
Western Athletic Conference at a glance
In short: Western Athletic Conference gave $2.9M across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $583K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $2,917,052
- -21.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $583,410
- -21.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $433,441
- Total assets
- $6,967,773
- -40.8% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Texas (64% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Western Athletic Conference funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Abilene Christian University ($1.0M). Together the top 5 received $2.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 18 grants of 41 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Western Athletic Conference gives
- Giving fell 27% from 2023 to 2026. 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $2.2M (2021) to $4.0M (2023). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $2.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX | Student Assistance | $1,015,781 |
| Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT | Student Assistance | $828,917 |
| University of Texas - Arlington Arlington, TX | Student Assistance | $433,441 |
| Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX | Student Assistance | $413,229 |
| Utah Tech University St George, UT | Student Assistance | $225,684 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,967,773 | $10,720,554 | $15,727,298 | $2,917,052 | 5 | $411,260 |
| 2025 | $11,776,282 | $15,076,895 | $18,895,763 | $3,706,081 | 5 | $489,135 |
| 2024 | $15,657,947 | $13,778,757 | $10,550,489 | $3,774,544 | 11 | $212,879 |
| 2023 | $11,946,589 | $12,026,341 | $9,523,399 | $4,006,881 | 11 | $123,284 |
| 2022 | $8,277,320 | $9,099,904 | $7,990,052 | $3,653,183 | 9 | $227,430 |
| 2021 | $7,897,583 | $5,782,092 | $5,158,819 | $2,189,321 | 6 | $235,073 |
About Western Athletic Conference
Based on IRS filings
Western Athletic Conference is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Arlington, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $7.0M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 5 grants totaling $2.9M. Net investment income was $411K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Western Athletic Conference is led by Phil Schubert, Chairperson since 2026 (on filings since 2022); 4 of 9 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Phil Schubert
Chairperson
Board Member → Chairperson, 2026
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Chaffin
CFO
Sr.associate Commissioner → Senior Associate Commissioner, 2022
Senior Associate Commissioner → CFO, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$95K (2021) → $102K (2026)
Rebekah Ray
Commissioner
Deputy Committee → Commissioner, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$96K (2024) → $331K (2026)
Russell Warren
Senior Associate
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$47K (2024) → $133K (2026)
Drew Speraw
Senior Associate
New on the 2026 filing
40 hrs/week
$123K (2026)
James Hurley
Board Member
Board Member → Chairperson, 2025
Chairperson → Board Member, 2026
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mindy Benson
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2026
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Cowley
Board Member
On filings since 2025
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shane Smeed
Board Member
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (20)
- Former: Astrid Tuminez (2021–2025) — Board Member
- Former: Ronald Ellis (2021–2025) — Board Member
- Former: Brian Thornton (2022–2025) — Commiss to
- Former: Courtney White (2025) — Board Member
- Former: Brian Mueller (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Guy Bailey (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Richard Williams (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Eduardo Penalver (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Gina Oglesbee (2023–2024) — Interim Member
- Former: Jennifer Evans-Cowley (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Patrick Colbert (2022–2023) — Deputy Committee
- Former: David Chaffin (2023) — Senior Associate
- Former: Jeff Hurd (2021–2022) — Commissioner to Nov'
- Former: John Floros (2021–2022) — Board Chair
- Former: Ron Loghry (2021–2022) — Deputy Commissioner to Nov'
- Former: Zaldwaynaka Scott (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Alisa White (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jaime Taylor (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Scott Gordon (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Stephen Sundborg (2021) — Board Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $331K, to Rebekah Ray (Commissioner). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Western Athletic Conference
How much does Western Athletic Conference give each year?
Western Athletic Conference gave $2.9M across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $3.7M across 5 grants.
What is Western Athletic Conference's typical grant size?
Western Athletic Conference's median grant in 2026 was $433,441, and its average grant was $583,410, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does Western Athletic Conference give grants?
Western Athletic Conference gives mostly in Texas: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Utah (36%).
Does Western Athletic Conference give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Western Athletic Conference's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Student Assistance" (5 grants).
Who are Western Athletic Conference's largest grantees?
Western Athletic Conference's largest 2026 grantees include Abilene Christian University ($1,015,781), Southern Utah University ($828,917) and University of Texas - Arlington ($433,441), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Western Athletic Conference?
Western Athletic Conference reported $7.0M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $10.7M.
What is Western Athletic Conference?
Western Athletic Conference is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Arlington, TX. It holds $7.0M in total assets as of 2026.
What is Western Athletic Conference's EIN?
Western Athletic Conference's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-0516838. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
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 2021 (received by the IRS September 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 22, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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