Atlantic Coast Conference
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$355.0M
Foundation funders
8
Grants recorded
34
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Atlantic Coast Conference?
Atlantic Coast Conference is funded by 8 grantmakers, led by National Collegiate Athletic Association ($336.2M), Charlotte Sports Foundation ($16.2M), Foundation for the Carolinas ($1.8M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $355.0M in grants to Atlantic Coast Conference between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Collegiate Athletic Association | $336,183,450 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Charlotte Sports Foundation | $16,226,445 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Foundation for the Carolinas | $1,840,818 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Orange Bowl Committee Inc | $441,000 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| The Dallas Foundation | $225,950 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Robert C Wenger Charitable Trust | $18,500 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Greensboro Sports Foundation | $16,268 | 1 | 2019 |
| The Joseph M Bryan Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $77K (2019) to $70.8M (2022). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $58.8M.
What grants has Atlantic Coast Conference received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | National Collegiate Athletic Association | Grants/Scholarships | $56,878,128 |
| 2025 | Charlotte Sports Foundation | Team Participation | $1,851,140 |
| 2025 | Orange Bowl Committee Inc | 2025 ACC INTERINSTITUTIONAL SPONSOR | $68,500 |
| 2025 | Robert C Wenger Charitable Trust | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $3,500 |
| 2024 | National Collegiate Athletic Association | Grants/Scholarships | $62,028,589 |
| 2024 | Charlotte Sports Foundation | Team Participation | $4,807,631 |
| 2024 | Foundation for the Carolinas | CHARITABLE GIFT | $590,818 |
| 2024 | Orange Bowl Committee Inc | HOSPITALITY / SCHOLARSHIP | $68,500 |
| 2024 | The Dallas Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $47,500 |
| 2024 | Robert C Wenger Charitable Trust | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $3,000 |
| 2023 | National Collegiate Athletic Association | Grants/Scholarships | $64,503,809 |
| 2023 | Charlotte Sports Foundation | TEAM PARTICIPATION | $2,212,288 |
| 2023 | Foundation for the Carolinas | CHARITABLE GIFT | $750,000 |
| 2023 | The Dallas Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $72,500 |
| 2023 | Orange Bowl Committee Inc | HOSPITALITY / SCHOLARSHIP | $66,000 |
| 2023 | The Joseph M Bryan Foundation | 2023 ACC MBB TICKETS | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Robert C Wenger Charitable Trust | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $4,000 |
| 2022 | National Collegiate Athletic Association | Scholarships/Grants | $65,850,769 |
| 2022 | Charlotte Sports Foundation | TEAM PARTICIPATION | $4,295,978 |
| 2022 | Foundation for the Carolinas | CHARITABLE GIFT | $500,000 |
| 2022 | Orange Bowl Committee Inc | HOSPITALITY / SCHOLARSHIP | $55,000 |
| 2022 | The Dallas Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $47,500 |
| 2022 | Robert C Wenger Charitable Trust | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $4,000 |
| 2021 | National Collegiate Athletic Association | Scholarships/Grants | $64,368,414 |
| 2021 | Charlotte Sports Foundation | TEAM PARTICIPATION | $887,532 |
| 2021 | Orange Bowl Committee Inc | HOSPITALITY / SCHOLARSHIP | $61,000 |
| 2021 | Robert C Wenger Charitable Trust | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| 2020 | National Collegiate Athletic Association | Scholarships/Grants | $22,553,741 |
| 2020 | Charlotte Sports Foundation | TEAM PARTICIPATION | $2,171,876 |
| 2020 | Orange Bowl Committee Inc | HOSPITALITY | $61,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 34 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Atlantic Coast Conference?
Atlantic Coast Conference is funded by 8 grantmakers, led by National Collegiate Athletic Association ($336.2M), Charlotte Sports Foundation ($16.2M), Foundation for the Carolinas ($1.8M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $355.0M in grants to Atlantic Coast Conference between 2019–2025.
Who is Atlantic Coast Conference's largest funder?
National Collegiate Athletic Association is the largest recorded funder of Atlantic Coast Conference, with $336.2M across 6 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Atlantic Coast Conference received?
IRS 990 filings record $355.0M in grants to Atlantic Coast Conference across 34 grants from 8 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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