Public charity · Irving, TX (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
American Athletic Conference
In 2024 it gave 1 grant worth $12 million to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $12 million (1 grant).
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $12 million
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $12 million (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $12 million, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 14 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $126.8 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $126.8M | $12M | 1 |
| 2023 | $108.9M | $11M | 1 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
Public charities don't report how to apply on their IRS return. Check its website for open grant rounds, or search GrantMe for its programs.
Board and officers
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- Michael L ArescoCommissioner,president(retired6/3/24)
- Timothy R PernettiCommissioner,president(hired 6/3/24)
- Donna Demarco EganSr. assoc. comm.-coo
- Stacy MartinSr. assoc. comm.-cfo
- Bryan CalkaChief commercial off. (hired 5/27/25)
- Ellen M FerrisSr. assoc. comm.-governanc
- Karl P HicksAssoc. comm.- basketball
- James R HixsonAssoc. comm.- football
- Robert WeygandAssoc. comm.-sports admin
- Kauri BlackAssoc. comm.- broadcasting
- Charles V SullivanAsst. comm.-communications
- Brad CarsonBoard member-univ of tulsa
- Vadm Yvette DavidsBoard member-us naval academy
- Reginald DesrochesBoard member-rice university
- Dr Taylor EighmyBoard member-utsa
- Michael A FittsBoard member-tulane university
- John FryBoard member-temple university
- Sharon GaberBoard member-univ nc at charlotte
- Lt General Steven W GillandBoard member-us military academy
- Bill HardgraveBoard memb-univer. of memphis
- Dr Adam HasnerBoard member-fl atlantic univ
- Dr Harrison KellerBoard member-univ. of n. texas
- Rhea LawBoard member-univ. of s. florida
- Richard MumaBoard member-wichita state univ
- Dr Philip RogersBoard member-east carolina univ
- Ray WattsBoard member-univ of alabama
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Funding for athletic program (1 grant)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | Funding for athletic program | $12M |
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