Liabilities / Assets
69th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 69% of similar nonprofits.
EIN 56-0992403 • 501(c)4 • Norfolk, VA
Profile
To collaborate with other conferences in formulating and implementing an improved model for the conduct of intercollegiate athletics, this is consistent, with the conferences values. To sustain athletic excellence while significantly increasing student-athlete academic performance levels and graduation rates; and to assure each member institution's commitment to the conference's values, and in so doing, to improve relationships among members and to manage the tensions that frequently surface in a competitive environment.
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Liabilities / Assets
69th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 69% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
40th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 40% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
59th percentile
Higher net margin than 59% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
Score unavailable
No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.
Asset Growth
40th percentile
Faster asset growth than 40% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
62nd percentile
Faster revenue growth than 62% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Up$4,896,533
Up $840,589 (+21%) from 2024
Liabilities
Down$1,486,868
Down $1,393,421 (-48%) from 2024
Net Assets
Up$3,409,665
Up $2,234,010 (+190%) from 2024
Revenue
Up$14,147,913
Up $3,010,993 (+27%) from 2024
Expenses
Down$11,920,363
Down $1,131,665 (-8.7%) from 2024
Net Income
Up$2,227,550
Up $4,142,658 (+216%) from 2024
Most recent year
2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
To collaborate with other conferences in formulating and implementing an improved model for the conduct of intercollegiate athletics, this is consistent, with the conferences values. To sustain athletic excellence while significantly increasing student-athlete academic performance levels and graduation rates; and to assure each member institution's commitment to the conference's values, and in so doing, to improve relationships among members and to manage the tensions that frequently surface in a competitive environment.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $1,418,632 | $3,297,356 | ▲ $1,878,724 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $942,510 | $868,321 | ▼ $74,189 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $1,078,628 | $499,919 | ▼ $578,709 |
| Accounts Receivable | $540,576 | $201,929 | ▼ $338,647 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $25,672 | $0 | ▼ $25,672 |
| Intangible Assets | $2,073 | $2,073 | → $0 |
| Receivable From Disqualified Prsn | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Receivables From Officers Etc | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Investments Other Securities | $0 | - | - |
| Investments Program Related | $0 | - | - |
| Loans From Officers Directors | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Total Assets | $4,055,944 | $4,896,533 | ▲ $840,589 |
| Other Assets Total | $47,853 | $26,935 | ▼ $20,918 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Other Liabilities | $2,161,142 | $988,276 | ▼ $1,172,866 |
| Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property | $589,628 | $294,814 | ▼ $294,814 |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $129,519 | $203,778 | ▲ $74,259 |
| Total Liabilities | $2,880,289 | $1,486,868 | ▼ $1,393,421 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets With Donor Restrictions | $906,816 | $3,377,677 | ▲ $2,470,861 |
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $268,839 | $31,988 | ▼ $236,851 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $1,175,655 | $3,409,665 | ▲ $2,234,010 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $4,055,944 | $4,896,533 | ▲ $840,589 |
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings | $443,194 | $324,506 | $767,700 |
| Equipment | $169,885 | $124,389 | $294,274 |
| Land | $232,300 | - | $232,300 |
| Other Land Buildings | $22,942 | $16,798 | $39,740 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonja Stills | Commissioner | FT | $305,000 | $45,674 | $350,674 |
| Raynoid Dedeaux | Deputy Commissioner | FT | $192,775 | $49,339 | $242,114 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Dr Javaune Adams-Gaston | President |
| Dr Alexander Conyers | Board Member |
| Dr Anthony L Jenkins | Board Member |
| Dr David Wilson | Board Member |
| Dr Heidi Anderson | Board Member |
| Dr Karrie Dixon | Board Member |
| Dr Tony Allen | Board Member |
| Dr Wayne Frederick | Board Member |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $8,451,901 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $1,768,355 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $1,700,107 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $472,171 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to Domestic Orgs | $1,339,439 | - | - | $1,339,439 |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $534,360 | $147,409 | $239,540 | $921,309 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $290,039 | $80,011 | $130,017 | $500,067 |
| All Other Expenses | $97,455 | $291,553 | $0 | $389,008 |
| Grants to Domestic Individuals | $360,668 | - | - | $360,668 |
| Advertising | $311,772 | - | - | $311,772 |
| Conferences and Meetings | $238,479 | - | - | $238,479 |
| Other Expenses | $100,646 | $96,488 | - | $197,134 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $94,610 | $26,099 | $42,411 | $163,120 |
| Travel | - | $152,073 | - | $152,073 |
| Fees for Services Legal | $15,276 | $112,027 | - | $127,303 |
| Pension Plan Contributions | $55,635 | $15,348 | $24,940 | $95,923 |
| Payroll Taxes | $51,003 | $14,070 | $22,863 | $87,936 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $74,157 | - | - | $74,157 |
| Fees for Services Other | $8,518 | $62,466 | $0 | $70,984 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | $6,071 | $44,521 | - | $50,592 |
| Occupancy | $21,906 | $7,027 | $12,400 | $41,333 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $10,399,100 | $1,049,092 | $472,171 | $11,920,363 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $11,920,363 |
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $11,920,363 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $11,920,363 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements | $0 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Form 990 | $0 |
| Other Expense Adjustments | $0 |
| Recipient | Location | Category | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard University | Washington, DC | 115 | Student Athlete Opportunity Fund | $391,879 |
| Morgan State University | Baltimore, MD | 115 | Student Athlete Opportunity Fund | $281,922 |
| Delaware State University | Dover, DE | 115 | Student Athlete Opportunity Fund | $206,487 |
| Sc State University Foundation | Orangeburg, SC | 115 | Student Athlete Opportunity Fund | $139,806 |
| Norfolk State University | Norfolk, VA | 115 | Student Athlete Opportunity Fund | $130,708 |
| North Carolina Central University | Durham, NC | 115 | Student Athlete Opportunity Fund | $127,856 |
| Coppin State University | Baltimore, MD | 115 | Student Athlete Opportunity Fund | $30,587 |
| University of Maryland Eastern Shore | Princess Anne, MD | 115 | Student Athlete Opportunity Fund | $30,194 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Receivables from Disqualified Persons | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Federal Income Taxes | $961,341 |
| Due to Member Institutions | $26,935 |
| Operating Lease Liability | - |
“The 990 is reviewed for any discrepancies, questions, and concerns by the executive and finance committee. Upon addressing and resolving such items of concern the 990 is subsequently approved for filing by the executive and finance committee.”
“There is a duty to disclose: in connection with any actual or possible conflicts of interest, an interested director or interested officer must disclose the existence and nature of his or her material financial interest to the conflicts committee prior to the consideration of proposed transaction, contract, or arrangement by the board or any committee of the board. Determining whether a conflict of interest exists: after the disclosure of the financial interest, the disinterested members of the conflicts committee shall determine whether a conflict of interest exists. Neither the board nor any committee of the board shall vote upon any proposed transaction, contract, or arrangement in connection with which an actual or possible conflict of interest has been disclosed by an interested director until such time as the conflicts committee has addressed the actual or possible conflict of interest. For matters pending before the full board of directors, a referral to the conflicts committee will not be required where the interested director fully discloses to the board his or her financial interest and abstains from participation in the boards consideration of the proposed transaction, contract, or arrangement.”
“When establishing the compensation of key employees the commissioner makes recommendations to the board annually in may. When establishing compensation for the commissioner the chairperson of the board will make a recommendation to the board annually in may. This process was performed in may of 2013 for each key employee and top management official.”
“The organization makes its' governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request.”
“MEAC has been recognized by the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code ("IRC"). Under provisions of IRC Section 501(c)(4), MEAC is exempt from income taxes on income other than unrelated business income.”
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