Western Athletic Conference

Organization Overview

Western Athletic Conference is located in Arlington, TX. The organization was established in 1998. As of 06/2022, Western Athletic Conference employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Western Athletic Conference 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 06/2022, Western Athletic Conference generated $9.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $8.0m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 8.4% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Western Athletic Conference has awarded 60 individual grants totaling $16,248,411. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

SEE PART III, LINE 1

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE PURPOSE OF THE CONFERENCE IS TO FORM AN ATHLETICS CONFERENCE, THE MEMBERS OF WHICH SHALL INCORPORATE INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS WITHIN THEIR RESPECTIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SHALL PLACE AND MAINTAIN SUCH ATHLETICS UNDER THE SAME ADMINISTRATIVE AND ACADEMIC CONTROL AS EXISTS IN THEIR OTHER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. THE CONFERENCE ESTABLISHES THE REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE FOR ALL SPONSORED TEAM SPORTS AS WELL AS PARTICIPATORY GUIDELINES FOR EACH SPONSORED SPORT. THE CONFERENCE HOSTS 19 CHAMPIONSHIPS IN THE SPORTS OF MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY, MEN'S AND WOMEN'S SOCCER, VOLLEYBALL, MEN'S AND WOMEN'S SWIMMING AND DIVING, MEN'S AND WOMEN'S INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD, MEN'S AND WOMEN'S SWIMMING AND DIVING. MEN'S AND WOMEN'S INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD, MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BASKETBALL, MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TENNIS, MEN'S AND WOMEN'S GOLF, SOFTBALL, MEN'S AND WOMEN'S OUTDOOR TRACK AND FIELD, AND BASEBALL. CHAMPIONSHIPS GOVERNED BY THE CONFERENCE PROVIDE EQUITABLE AND COMPETITIVE ACCESS TO THE POST SEASON AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO COMPLETE ON A NATIONAL LEVEL.


AS PART OF THE NCAA STRUCTURE, EACH CONFERENCE RECEIVES A STUDENT ASSISTANCE FUND AND ACADEMIC ENHANCEMENT FUND THAT ARE DISTRIBUTED TO ALL MEMBERS AND ARE INTENDED TO PROVIDE BENEFITS TO STUDENT-ATHLETES, OR THEIR FAMILIES, IN MEETING FINANCIAL NEEDS THAT ARISE IN CONJUNCTION WITH PARTICIPATION IN INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS, ENROLLMENT IN AN ACADEMIC CURRICULUM, OR THAT RECOGNIZE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT. THE CONFERENCE ALSO INCURS EXPENSES IN THIS AREA THAT ENSURE THAT EACH OF THE SCHOOLS AND ITS ENTIRE ATHLETIC PROGRAMS, INCLUDING COACHES, STUDENT-ATHLETES, ADMINISTRATORS AND STAFF REMAIN IN COMPLIANCE WITH BYLAWS AND RULES ESTABLISHED BY THE NCAA.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
National Intercollegiate Soccer Official
Officiating Services
$214,097
Vista Satellite Communications Inc
Digital Network Service Provider
$155,585
Outfront Media
Strategic Consulting
$105,002
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$4,475,243
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,475,243
Total Program Service Revenue$4,376,472
Investment income $168,771
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $3,757
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $58,659
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $9,099,904

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Western Athletic Conference has awarded $3,653,183 in support to 9 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

STEPHEN F AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY

PURPOSE: Student assistance, student opportunity funds, academic enhancement fund, grants in aid, and sports sponsorship.

$498,305

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY

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Phoenix, AZ

PURPOSE: Student assistance, student opportunity funds, academic enhancement fund, grants in aid, and sports sponsorship.

$486,048

ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Abilene, TX

PURPOSE: Student assistance, student opportunity funds, academic enhancement fund, grants in aid, and sports sponsorship.

$465,501

NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY

PURPOSE: Student assistance, student opportunity funds, academic enhancement fund, grants in aid, and sports sponsorship.

$460,862

SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY

PURPOSE: Student assistance, student opportunity funds, academic enhancement fund, grants in aid, and sports sponsorship.

$399,664

SEATTLE UNIVERSITY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: Student assistance, student opportunity funds, academic enhancement fund, grants in aid, and sports sponsorship.

$378,606
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Western Athletic Conference has recieved totaling $4,178,316.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
National Collegiate Athletic Association

Indianapolis, IN

PURPOSE: Scholarships/Grants

$4,178,316
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