Southeastern Conference
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$320.4M
Foundation funders
6
Grants recorded
24
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Southeastern Conference?
Southeastern Conference is funded by 6 grantmakers, led by National Collegiate Athletic Association ($271.1M), Sugar Bowl ($22.0M), Tampa Bay Bowl Association Inc ($16.2M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $320.4M in grants to Southeastern Conference between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Collegiate Athletic Association | $271,099,983 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Sugar Bowl | $22,000,000 | 4 | 2019–2025 |
| Tampa Bay Bowl Association Inc | $16,154,724 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Liberty Bowl Festival Association Co Liberty Bowl Venture Inc | $8,700,000 | 3 | 2022–2025 |
| Charlotte Sports Foundation | $2,271,595 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Dallas Foundation | $167,500 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5.3M (2019) to $65.0M (2022). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $60.4M.
What grants has Southeastern Conference received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | National Collegiate Athletic Association | Grants/Scholarships | $48,439,198 |
| 2025 | Sugar Bowl | TO SUPPORT THE CONFERENCE VIA A PAYMENT IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE CFP QUARTERFINAL AT THE ALLSTATE SUGAR BOWL. | $5,750,000 |
| 2025 | Tampa Bay Bowl Association Inc | ALLOCATION OF GAME PROCEEDS | $3,254,724 |
| 2025 | 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. | $2,950,000 |
| 2024 | National Collegiate Athletic Association | Grants/Scholarships | $53,273,099 |
| 2024 | Tampa Bay Bowl Association Inc | ALLOCATION OF GAME PROCEEDS | $2,850,000 |
| 2024 | The Dallas Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2023 | National Collegiate Athletic Association | Grants/Scholarships | $53,581,687 |
| 2023 | Sugar Bowl | TO SUPPORT THE CONFERENCE AS PART OF A PAYOUT FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE ANNUAL ALLSTATE SUGAR BOWL. | $5,500,000 |
| 2023 | 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. | $2,900,000 |
| 2023 | Tampa Bay Bowl Association Inc | ALLOCATION OF GAME PROCEEDS | $2,900,000 |
| 2022 | National Collegiate Athletic Association | Scholarships/Grants | $51,452,656 |
| 2022 | Sugar Bowl | TO SUPPORT THE CONFERENCE AS PART OF A PAYOUT FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE ANNUAL ALLSTATE SUGAR BOWL. | $5,500,000 |
| 2022 | 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. | $2,850,000 |
| 2022 | Tampa Bay Bowl Association Inc | TEAM PAYOUT | $2,850,000 |
| 2022 | Charlotte Sports Foundation | TEAM PARTICIPATION | $2,271,595 |
| 2022 | The Dallas Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $37,500 |
| 2021 | National Collegiate Athletic Association | Scholarships/Grants | $46,959,541 |
| 2021 | Tampa Bay Bowl Association Inc | TEAM PAYOUT | $1,200,000 |
| 2021 | The Dallas Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $45,000 |
| 2020 | National Collegiate Athletic Association | Scholarships/Grants | $17,393,802 |
| 2020 | Tampa Bay Bowl Association Inc | TEAM PAYOUT | $3,100,000 |
| 2020 | The Dallas Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $55,000 |
| 2019 | Sugar Bowl | TO SUPPORT THE CONFERENCE AS PART OF A PAYOUT FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE ANNUAL ALLSTATE SUGAR BOWL. | $5,250,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Southeastern Conference?
Southeastern Conference is funded by 6 grantmakers, led by National Collegiate Athletic Association ($271.1M), Sugar Bowl ($22.0M), Tampa Bay Bowl Association Inc ($16.2M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $320.4M in grants to Southeastern Conference between 2019–2025.
Who is Southeastern Conference's largest funder?
National Collegiate Athletic Association is the largest recorded funder of Southeastern Conference, with $271.1M across 6 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Southeastern Conference received?
IRS 990 filings record $320.4M in grants to Southeastern Conference across 24 grants from 6 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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