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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
80/100 · 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
major

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

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 95%
Peer average: 84%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.45%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.95
Program$0.95
95% to programs beats the peer average (84%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Atlantic Coast Conference has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 136,181 human services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • It is one of the better-documented human services charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

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. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $711M in annual revenue. 74 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Atlantic Coast Conference's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 560599082. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Atlantic Coast Conference has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 95% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.

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 $711M in annual revenue. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 84% for human services charities in United States. 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 an Organization for public safety testing (509(a)(4)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $711M 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Atlantic Coast Conference holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 95% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 84%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

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: It allocates 95% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of $711M 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.

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
95% to programs
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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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
62

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

BE
Ben T••••
DEP. COMM. - CFO, BUS. LEGAL

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

7 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) | Teams, College Sports, Football, & NCAA - Britannica
May 2026
www.britannica.com
2026 US Collegiate Racing – Women’s Conference Championship Review - JRN
May 2026
jrn.news
12 ACC Teams Prepare for 2026 NCAA Men’s Golf Regionals - Atlantic Coast Conference
May 2026
theacc.com
Seeds, Bracket Released for 2026 ACC Baseball Championship - Atlantic Coast Conference
May 2026
theacc.com
ACC Finalizes 2026 Friday Football Schedule - Atlantic Coast Conference
May 2026
theacc.com
2026 Atlantic Coast Conference Championships Preview - JRN
May 2026
jrn.news
Allstate Deepens College Athletics Commitment with New ACC Sponsorship - Atlantic Coast Conference
May 2026
theacc.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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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services this charity 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

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
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 74 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1953
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

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, NC, United States.
What is Atlantic Coast Conference's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 95% of expenses go to program services.
Is Atlantic Coast Conference trustworthy?
Atlantic Coast Conference has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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