Conference U S A
- Assets
- $21.1m
- Revenue
- $50.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 25
- Location
- Dallas, TX
- Founding
- 04/1996
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 36-4021594
Organization Overview
Conference U S A is located in Dallas, TX. The organization was established in 1996. As of 06/2023, Conference U S A employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Conference U S A is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2023, Conference U S A generated $50.1m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of 0.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $53.9m during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.1%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Conference U S A has awarded 126 individual grants totaling $311,375,600. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE SCHEDULE O FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION STATEMENT AND MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES - OPERATE WITH INTEGRITY AND ADVANCE HIGH STANDARDS OF ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SPORTSMANSHIP AND EQUITY. - ORGANIZE, ADMINISTER AND PROMOTE INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS AT NATIONALLY COMPETITIVE LEVELS ON BEHALF OF OUR MEMBERS AND THEIR STUDENT-ATHLETES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ALL CONFERENCE USA (THE CONFERENCE) INSTITUTIONS SPONSOR FBS FOOTBALL, ALONG WITH SEVERAL OTHER MEN'S AND WOMEN'S ATHLETIC PROGRAMS. THE CONFERENCE SPONSORS COMPETITION IN 19 SPORTS - NINE FOR MEN (BASEBALL, BASKETBALL, CROSS COUNTRY, FOOTBALL, GOLF, SOCCER, TENNIS AND INDOOR AND OUTDOOR TRACK AND FIELD) AND TEN FOR WOMEN (BASKETBALL, CROSS COUNTRY, GOLF, SOFTBALL, SOCCER, TENNIS, INDOOR AND OUTDOOR TRACK AND FIELD, BEACH VOLLEYBALL AND VOLLEYBALL).
TO PROMOTE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, CONFERENCE USA AWARDED 9 POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS, ALONG WITH THE SPORT ACADEMIC AWARD, SCHOLAR ATHLETES OF THE YEAR AWARD, INSTITUTIONAL ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD, ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM AWARDS, COMMISSIONER'S HONOR ROLL AND COMMISSIONER'S ACADEMIC MEDAL.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dr Sharon Gaber Former Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr John Kelly Former Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Ray L Watts Former Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Neal Smatresk Former Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Thomas Taylor Eighmy Former Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Heather Wilson Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
J Aviation Chartered Aircraft Services | 6/29/23 | $1,921,000 |
Polsinelli Legal Services | 6/29/23 | $174,633 |
Media West Event Management Services | 6/29/23 | $169,200 |
Michael Defee Football Officiating Services | 6/29/23 | $106,250 |
Octagon Media Consulting Services | 6/29/23 | $100,144 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $9,377,600 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $111,261 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $674,701 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $10,163,562 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $38,870,100 |
| Investment income | $670,752 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $254,602 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $140,344 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $50,118,036 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $37,546,347 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $41,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $832,450 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $99,894 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,776,867 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $252,520 |
| Other employee benefits | $436,915 |
| Payroll taxes | $149,125 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $139,170 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $39,363 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $20,285 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $176,651 |
| Office expenses | $229,267 |
| Information technology | $46,684 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $199,393 |
| Travel | $103,551 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $307,479 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $70,581 |
| Insurance | $167,615 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $53,877,226 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $18,692 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,367,421 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $5,998,490 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $492,689 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $346,322 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $9,784,850 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,112,429 |
| Total assets | $21,120,893 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $399,204 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $7,500,000 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $1,193,120 |
| Total liabilities | $9,092,324 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $11,721,368 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $307,201 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $21,120,893 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Conference U S A has awarded $36,696,996 in support to 11 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION | $5,318,273 |
FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION | $526,614 |
LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION | $5,171,911 |
RICE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION | $788,989 |
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA CHARLOTTE PURPOSE: ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION | $470,032 |
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM PURPOSE: ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION | $1,220,586 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Conference U S A Dallas, TX | $21,120,893 | $50,118,036 |
Sun Belt Conference New Orleans, LA | $19,964,832 | $35,403,098 |
Western Athletic Conference Arlington, TX | $15,657,947 | $13,778,757 |
Texas Association For Health Physical Education Recreation & Round Rock, TX | $217,021 | $724,548 |
New Mexico High School Rodeo Association Portales, NM | $247,420 | $563,360 |
Carroll Athletic Booster Club Southlake, TX | $113,061 | $515,094 |
Lamar Athletic Booster Club Houston, TX | $272,460 | $459,569 |
Houston Cougars Foundation Inc Houston, TX | $3,604,994 | $268,556 |
Clements High School Athletic Booster Club Inc Sugar Land, TX | $191,211 | $199,280 |
Petrochemical Athletic Association Inc Lake Charles, LA | $0 | $0 |
The Woodlands High School Golf Booster Club The Woodlands, TX | $37,729 | $0 |
Marcus High School Basketball Booster Club Flower Mound, TX | $55,764 | $0 |