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The Conference files a tax return in the U.S. federal jurisdiction. The Conference had no unrecognized tax benefits at June 30, 2024 and 2023. Additionally, the Conference did not recognize any income tax related interest or penalties for the periods reported in these financial statements. true CENTRAL CONNECTICUT 1615 Stanley St New Britain CT 06050 061303381 501(C)3 628495 SPORTS SPONSORSHIP GRANT Fairleigh Dickinson University 1000 River Road Teaneck NJ 076661914 221494434 501(C)3 742449 SPORTS SPONSORSHIP GRANT LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY 1 University Plaza BROOKLYN NY 11201 111633516 501(C)3 1105565 SPORTS SPONSORSHIP GRANT SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY 5151 Park Ave FAIRFIELD CT 06825 060776644 501(C)3 172766 SPORTS SPONSORSHIP GRANT Saint Francis University 117 Evergreen Drive Loretto PA 15940 251024358 501(C)3 672209 SPORTS SPONSORSHIP GRANT WAGNER COLLEGE 1 CAMPUS ROAD STATEN ISLAND NY 10301 135604699 501(C)3 775430 SPORTS SPONSORSHIP GRANT MERRIMACK COLLEGE 315 Turnpike St North Andover MA 01845 042103731 501(C)3 72000 SPORTS SPONSORSHIP GRANT STONEHILL COLLEGE 320 WASHINGTON STREET EASTON MA 02357 042104229 501(C)3 74694 SPORTS SPONSORSHIP GRANT LE MOYNE COLLEGE 1419 SALT SPRINGS RD SYRACUSE NY 13214 150545841 501(C)3 79996 SPORTS SPONSORSHIP GRANT METRO ATLANTIC ATHLETIC CONFERENCE 712 AMBOY AVENUE EDISON NJ 08837 133117436 501(C)(3) 1068877 SUPPORT STUDENT 10 PART I, LINE 2 The Conference provides the grant funds to the member universities based on instructions and guidelines of the NCAA. THE CONFERENCE DOES NOT MONITOR THE USE OF THE GRANT ONCE DISBURSED TO THE MEMBER UNIVERSITY. X false true X false true false false false false false false false NOREEN MORRIS COMMISSIONER/SECRETARY/TREAS. 371461 0 34000 0 600 0 62485 0 17855 0 486401 0 0 0 RON RATNER ASSOCIATE COMMISSIONER 131375 0 6000 0 600 0 13725 0 0 0 151700 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 1A HEALTH CLUB MEMBERSHIP DUES OF $600 IS INCLUDED IN THE TAXABLE INCOME OF NOREEN MORRIS AND RON RATNER ON THEIR 2023 W-2. PART I, LINE 1B NEC DOES NOT HAVE A FORMAL WRITTEN POLICY REGARDING HEALTH CLUB DUES; HOWEVER, FOR NOREEN MORRIS AND RON RATNER, THEIR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS DESIGNATE A YEARLY AMOUNT OF $600 THAT NEC WILL PAY ON THEIR BEHALF AS TAXABLE COMPENSATION FOR SUCH HEALTH DUES. PART I, LINE 4B THE CONFERENCE AND NOREEN MORRIS ARE PARTIES TO AN AGREEMENT TO A NONQUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN IN WHICH $25,000 PER YEAR IS DEPOSITED INTO THE PLAN, WHICH IS INCLUDED IN PART II, COLUMN C. PART III, LINE 1 THE CONFERENCE IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING QUALITY ATHLETICS COMPETITION INTEGRAL TO AND CONSISTENT WITH ITS MEMBER INSTITUTIONS' ACADEMIC MISSIONS. THE CONFERENCE IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL IN THE CLASSROOM, IN ATHLETIC COMPETITION AND IN THE COMMUNITY. THE CONFERENCE ENSURES THAT PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT OF ITS STUDENT-ATHLETES IS GIVEN THE HIGHEST PRIORITY AND THAT, IN DOING SO, IT SHALL UPHOLD THE PRINCIPLES OF ETHICAL CONDUCT, SPORTSMANSHIP AND EQUITY. IN PURSUING THIS MISSION, THE CONFERENCE PLEDGES TO: A. PROVIDE ITS MEMBER INSTITUTIONS THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONDUCT INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS AS AN INTEGRAL COMPONENT OF THEIR ACADEMIC PROGRAMS; B. ENHANCE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN, AND PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH INTEGRITY, LEADERSHIP, ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, ATHLETICS PERFORMANCE, PERSONAL GROWTH, AND SPORTSMANSHIP CAN BE DEVELOPED; C. STRIVE FOR HIGH ACADEMIC AND ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENT OF STUDENT-ATHLETES AT EACH OF THE CONFERENCE'S MEMBER INSTITUTIONS; D. ENCOURAGE ITS STUDENT-ATHLETES, COACHES AND ATHLETICS STAFF TO ENGAGE IN COMMUNITY SERVICE EFFORTS, AND RECOGNIZE THOSE EFFORTS AT THE INSTITUTIONAL AND CONFERENCE LEVELS; E. INITIATE, PROMOTE, ORGANIZE AND IMPROVE INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS COMPETITION AMONG ITS MEMBER INSTITUTIONS; F. CONDUCT CONFERENCE BUSINESS IN AN ATMOSPHERE THAT FOSTERS CAMARADERIE AND WILLINGNESS BY ALL TO SUPPORT INTER-INSTITUTIONAL GOALS AND TO SOLVE PROBLEMS IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF ALL CONCERNED; G. EXPECT OUR MEMBER INSTITUTIONS TO BE COMMITTED TO GENDER EQUITY AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AND TO COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS, AND WITH ALL NCAA AND CONFERENCE RULES AND REGULATIONS; H. MAINTAIN RESPONSIBLE CONFERENCE FISCAL MANAGEMENT; AND I. ENSURE THAT CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES ARE CONDUCTED IN A MANNER FREE OF BIAS. PART III, LINE 4A The NEC sponsored 24 sports including baseball, men's and women's basketball, women's bowling, men's and women's cross country, field hockey, football, men's and women's golf, women's lacrosse, men's and women's indoor track & field, men's and women's outdoor track & field, men's and women's soccer, softball, men's and women's swimming & diving, men's and women's tennis, men's and women's volleyball. The NEC enjoyed automatic qualification or play-in access to 16 different NCAA Division I Championships including baseball, men's and women's basketball, women's bowling, field hockey, football, men's and women's golf, women's lacrosse, men's and women's soccer, softball, men's and women's tennis, men's and women's volleyball. More than 50,000 students attended NEC institutions last year, of which approximately 4,000 participated in intercollegiate athletics. NEC again performed well in Graduation Success Rate (GSR) figures released by the NCAA. According to NCAA data, NEC student athletes graduated at a 91% rate over the four year time period, just one point off the conference record. Nearly 3,500 student-athletes were named to the NEC's academic honor roll, while 1,339 were named to the Commissioner's Honor Roll after posting GPAs of 3.75 or higher. NEC student-athletes averaged a 3.306 GPA last year, a figure that ranks fourth in league history. The NEC Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) came together for a two-day meeting last fall. Amdst the sharing of best practices, the group discussed leadership, DEI/unity initiatives, online learning, mental health and wellness, and national SAAC issues. For the second time in the last four years, Fairleigh Dickinson U was the recipient of the NEC Building Communities award. The award recognizes the institution that demonstrates the highest dedication to making an impact in the community through the efforts of its student-athletes, coaches and administrators. FDU accumulated a conference-high 5,578 service hours through the contributions of 328 student-athletes during the recently completed academic year. The NEC honored 24 teams - one for each sport the NEC sponsors - for their commitment to sportsmanship last season as part of its annual team sportsmanship awards program. This initiative recognizes those teams who best adhere to the principles of sportsmanship and are recognized for pursuing victory with honor in their respective sports. PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 The number of members of the Conference shall be established by the Council. In order to be eligible for full membership of the Conference and remain eligible for full membership, each Member Institution shall (i) maintain the minimum Division I membership requirements as required by NCAA Bylaw 20.9, as it may be amended and/or renumbered; or (ii) both (a) meet the minimum requirements for reclassification criteria per NCAA Bylaw 20.5.1 (a)-(c); and (b) sponsor men's and women's basketball. Membership in the Conference is by institution and all rights and duties inherent in the membership may be exercised by or enforced against Member Institutions only. PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 7A THE COUNCIL OF PRESIDENTS SHALL SERVE AS THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE CONFERENCE. THE COUNCIL SHALL BE COMPOSED OF EITHER THE PRESIDENT OR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE FULL MEMBER INSTITUTIONS OF THE CONFERENCE. PART VI, SECTION B, LINES 7B AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WHICH COMPRISES THE CHAIR, VICE CHAIR AND THE IMMEDIATE PRECEDING CHAIR SHALL CONDUCT THE BUSINESS OF THE COFERENCE BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE COUNCIL. IN ADDITION, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIING TO THE COUNCIL AN ANNUAL RECOMMENDATION REGARDING THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFIT ARRANGEMENT PROVIDED TO THE COMMISSION OF THE CONFERENCE. PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B A COPY OF THE 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE GOVERNING BODY FOR THEIR REVIEW PRIOR TO ITS FILING. PART VI, SECTION B, LINES 12C THE COMMISSIONER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ENFORCING THE NEC'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THROUGH STAFF OVERSIGHT AND FREQUENT COMMUNICATION WITH THE CONFERENCE'S FINANCE COMMITTEE (I.E. TELECONFERENCES, E-MAILS, CALLS, ETC.). PART VI, SECTION B, LINES 15A & 15B THE COMMISSIONER'S SALARY IS ESTABLISED BY THE NEC'S COUNCIL OF PRESIDENTS. THE COUNCIL OF PRESIDENTS HAS USED COMPENSATION SURVEYS OF COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP DETERMINE THE STARTING SALARY FIGURE FOR THEIR COMMISSIONER. THE STAFF SALARIES ARE ESTABLISED BY THE COMMISSIONER; THE COMMISSIONER USES COMPENSATION SURVEYS OF COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP DETERMINE THE SALARY OF THE STAFF. PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE CONFERENCE MAKES Its DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.