Big Ten Conference Inc
Grantmaking foundation in Rosemont, Illinois · EIN 36-3640583
- Illinois
- Rosemont
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Illinois
- Total giving
- $1.4BTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $350MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
The Big Ten Conference is an association of world-class universities whose member institutions share a common mission of research, graduate, professional and undergraduate teaching and public service. Founded in 1896, the Big Ten has sustained a comprehensive set of shared practices and policies that enforce the priority of academics in student-athletes' lives and emphasize the values of integrity, fairness and competitiveness.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Purdue University | $59M | 2021 |
| University of Michigan | $59M | 2021 |
| Indiana University | $59M | 2021 |
| Michigan State University | $59M | 2021 |
| Ohio State University | $59M | 2021 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.bigten.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.