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Atlantic Coast Conference

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 …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Atlantic Coast Conference

Atlantic Coast Conference is a human services organization based in CHARLOTTE, United States. Annual revenue: $578.3 million. EIN: 560599082.

Founded
Headquarters
Charlotte, NC
Foundation type
Organization for public safety testing (509(a)(4))
NTEE code
N400
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
very-large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1955

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 diversity 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.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services · NTEE N400
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.56%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Atlantic Coast Conference is a registered human services nonprofit based in Charlotte, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1953 and has been operating for 73 years. Its EIN is 560599082. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for human services charities in United States. The organization reports $578M in annual revenue. 74 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Atlantic Coast Conference has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 93/100.

Atlantic Coast Conference is located in Charlotte, NC, United States. The organization was established in 1953 and has been active for 73 years. Its registered address is 620 S Tryon St Suite 1200, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Atlantic Coast Conference has $578M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Atlantic Coast Conference is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Organization for public safety testing (509(a)(4)). By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has $578M in annual revenue. The organization has 74 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Atlantic Coast Conference. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Atlantic Coast Conference has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Atlantic Coast Conference profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Atlantic Coast Conference is a human services organization based in CHARLOTTE, United States. Annual revenue: $578.3 million. EIN: 560599082. Atlantic Coast Conference is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1953.

Among human services charities registered in United States: Atlantic Coast Conference's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $578M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Atlantic Coast Conference are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Atlantic Coast Conference is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 560599082, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

BE
Ben Tario
DEP. COMM. - CFO, BUS. LEGAL

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AM
Amy Y•••••
DEPUTY COMM. - CHIEF OF EX
AN
Angel C••••••
Director
BE
Ben T••••
TREASURER
BR
Brad H••••••••
SECRETARY
DE
Dennis H•••••••
SUPERVISOR OF FOOTBALL OFF
FR
Fr J••• J••••••
Director
FR
Fr W•••••• L••••
Director
JA
James P C•••••••
Director
JA
James P•••••••
PRESIDENT
JA
James R•••
BOARD OF DIRECTORS' VICE-CHAIR
JO
John S•••••••
PRESIDENT AND CEO
JO
John T•••••••
Director
JU
Julio F••••
Director
KE
Kent D S••••••
Director
KE
Kevin G•••••••••
Director
LO
Lori S•••••• G•••••••
Director
MA
Mary M••••••
SR. ASSOC. COMM. - WOMEN'S
MI
Michael S•••••••••
SR. ASSOC. COMM. - FOOTBAL
NA
Nathan H••••
Director
NE
Neeli B••••••••
Director
PA
Patrick D G••••••••
Director
PA
Paul B••••••
SR. ASSOC. COMM. - MBB
RA
Randy W••••••
Director
RI
Richard M•••••••••
Director
SU
Susan R W••••
Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

ACC transfer portal scorecard: Best adds, worst losses, biggest remaining needs - USA Today
May 2026
www.usatoday.com
2026 US Collegiate Racing – Women’s Conference Championship Review - JRN
May 2026
jrn.news
Here is the latest ACC sports news from The Associated Press - 10tv.com
May 2026
www.10tv.com
Here is the latest ACC sports news from The Associated Press - WWLTV.com
May 2026
www.wwltv.com
12 ACC Teams Prepare for 2026 NCAA Men’s Golf Regionals - Atlantic Coast Conference
May 2026
theacc.com
Paige Wins 800m ACC Championship - University of North Carolina Athletics - University of North Carolina Athletics
May 2026
goheels.com
Walker Named ACC Women’s Most Valuable Performer - Florida State University - seminoles.com
May 2026
seminoles.com
2026 ACC Baseball Tournament Bracket Announced - Notre Dame Athletics
May 2026
fightingirish.com
Seeds, Bracket Released for 2026 ACC Baseball Championship - Atlantic Coast Conference
May 2026
theacc.com
ACC formally backs Big Ten’s push for the College Football Playoff to expand to 24 teams - WHSV
May 2026
www.whsv.com
Form filed
$711.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$706.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$617.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$578.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$496.7M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other human services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Atlantic Coast Conference This page 76 $578.3 million -
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Made New Foundation Inc 93 $487,660 100%
Amateur Athletic Union of the United States Inc 93 $1.9 million 100%
Speak Your Truth Today 93 $246,004 95%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 74 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Atlantic Coast Conference

What is Atlantic Coast Conference?
Atlantic Coast Conference is a human services organization for public safety testing (509(a)(4)) based in Charlotte, United States. Atlantic Coast Conference is a human services organization based in CHARLOTTE, United States. Annual revenue: $578.3 million. EIN: 560599082.
When was Atlantic Coast Conference founded?
Atlantic Coast Conference was founded in 1953.
Who leads Atlantic Coast Conference?
Ben Tario serves as DEP. COMM. - CFO, BUS. LEGAL.
Where is Atlantic Coast Conference located?
Headquartered in Charlotte, United States.
What is Atlantic Coast Conference's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B.
Is Atlantic Coast Conference trustworthy?
Atlantic Coast Conference has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Atlantic Coast Conference's registration number?
IRS EIN: 560599082.
What is Atlantic Coast Conference's website?
https://www.theacc.com