American Athletic Conference
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2026
Total received
$103.5M
Foundation funders
3
Grants recorded
11
Years covered
2020–2026
Who funds American Athletic Conference?
American Athletic Conference is funded by 3 grantmakers, led by National Collegiate Athletic Association ($98.0M), Liberty Bowl Festival Association Co Liberty Bowl Venture Inc ($5.5M), The Dallas Foundation ($60K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $103.5M in grants to American Athletic Conference between 2020–2026.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Collegiate Athletic Association | $97,971,861 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Liberty Bowl Festival Association Co Liberty Bowl Venture Inc | $5,500,000 | 3 | 2021–2026 |
| The Dallas Foundation | $60,000 | 2 | 2021–2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $2.3M (2026) to $23.6M (2025). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $2.3M.
What grants has American Athletic Conference received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Liberty Bowl Festival Association Co Liberty Bowl Venture Inc | TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND THEIR CONFERENCES WHO PARTICIPATE IN THE LIBERTY BOWL GAME EACH YEAR. | $2,300,000 |
| 2025 | National Collegiate Athletic Association | Grants | $23,633,094 |
| 2024 | National Collegiate Athletic Association | Grants | $18,931,084 |
| 2024 | Liberty Bowl Festival Association Co Liberty Bowl Venture Inc | To support the mission of american universities of higher education and their conferences who participate in the Liberty Bowl game each year. | $2,300,000 |
| 2024 | The Dallas Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $35,000 |
| 2023 | National Collegiate Athletic Association | Grants | $16,231,416 |
| 2022 | National Collegiate Athletic Association | Scholarships/Grants | $15,558,919 |
| 2021 | National Collegiate Athletic Association | Scholarships/Grants | $13,703,549 |
| 2021 | Liberty Bowl Festival Association Co Liberty Bowl Venture Inc | TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND THEIR CONFERENCES WHO PARTICIPATE IN THE LIBERTY BOWL GAME EACH YEAR. | $900,000 |
| 2021 | The Dallas Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2020 | National Collegiate Athletic Association | Scholarships/Grants | $9,913,799 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds American Athletic Conference?
American Athletic Conference is funded by 3 grantmakers, led by National Collegiate Athletic Association ($98.0M), Liberty Bowl Festival Association Co Liberty Bowl Venture Inc ($5.5M), The Dallas Foundation ($60K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $103.5M in grants to American Athletic Conference between 2020–2026.
Who is American Athletic Conference's largest funder?
National Collegiate Athletic Association is the largest recorded funder of American Athletic Conference, with $98.0M across 6 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has American Athletic Conference received?
IRS 990 filings record $103.5M in grants to American Athletic Conference across 11 grants from 3 funders between 2020–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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