Atlantic Coast Conference
Grantmaking foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina · EIN 56-0599082
- North Carolina
- Charlotte
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in North Carolina
- Total giving
- $740MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $360MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE, THROUGH ITS MEMBER INSTITUTIONS, SEEKS TO MAXIMIZE THE EDUCATIONAL AND ATHLETIC OPPORTUNITIES OF ITS STUDENT-ATHLETES WHILE ENRICHING THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE. IT STRIVES TO DO SO BY AFFORDING INDIVIDUALS EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITY TO PURSUE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND COMPETE SUCCESSFULLY AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS COMPETITION IN A BROAD SPECTRUM OF SPORTS AND CHAMPIONSHIPS. THE CONFERENCE WILL PROVIDE LEADERSHIP IN ATTAINING THESE GOALS, BY PROMOTING INCLUSION AND MUTUAL TRUST AMONG ITS MEMBER INSTITUTIONS, IN A SPIRIT OF FAIRNESS FOR ALL. IT STRONGLY ADHERES TO THE PRINCIPLES OF INTEGRITY AND SPORTSMANSHIP, AND SUPPORTS THE TOTAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE STUDENT-ATHLETE AND EACH MEMBER INSTITUTION'S ATHLETICS DEPARTMENTAL STAFF, WITH THE INTENT OF PRODUCING ENLIGHTENED LEADERSHIP FOR TOMORROW.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh | $41M | 2021 |
| University of Louisville | $40M | 2021 |
| Virginia Tech | $40M | 2021 |
| Nc State University | $40M | 2021 |
| University of North Carolina | $40M | 2021 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.theacc.com
See the full profile. All grants with amounts and years, board and officers, contact details, giving patterns and your organization's fit score are available with a free GrantAuthority account.
Similar foundations in North Carolina
- Duke University
Durham, NC · gave about $520M - Summit Foundation
Charlotte, NC · gave about $450M - Governing Council of the University of Toronto
Chapel Hill, NC · gave about $370M - North Carolina Partnership for Children Inc
Raleigh, NC · gave about $130M - High Point University
High Point, NC · gave about $110M - Dogwood Health Trust
Asheville, NC · gave about $88M
Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.