Saint Paul, MN

UPPER MIDWEST ATHLETIC CONFERENCE

EIN 20-5831960

Mission

The Upper Midwest Athletic Conference shall provide for its member institutions opportunity to be recognized in its region as institutions which are in the forefront of academic excellence and athletic competitiveness.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity (supporting organization) Contributions are tax-deductible

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About UPPER MIDWEST ATHLETIC CONFERENCE

The Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) is an NCAA Division III collegiate athletic conference based in Saint Paul, Minnesota that organizes competition, championships, awards, and governance for its member institutions across the Upper Midwest. The conference is structured as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and focuses on enhancing the student‑athlete experience through athletic competition, academic recognition, sportsmanship, and professional development for coaches and staff. In recent years the UMAC has remained active in conference championships, student‑athlete awards and leadership programs, and launched new conference initiatives (Hall of Fame, legacy awards, professional development events) to increase member engagement and visibility.

Notable achievements

Annual Conference Championships

Administers a regular schedule of NCAA Division III conference championships across multiple sports (fall, winter and spring seasons); the conference recognized 18 championships in the 2023–24 academic year and continues to stage postseason championships and awards each year.

Student‑Athlete Recognition & Leadership Awards

Operates a comprehensive awards and leadership program (including Scholar‑Athlete Leadership Award and weekly Athlete of the Week honors) that highlights on‑field performance and academic/community service for member student‑athletes.

Governance & New Initiatives (2024–2026)

Launched new conference initiatives in 2024–2026 including the Jim Unke UMAC Legacy Award (2025) and a Conference Hall of Fame program (announced 2025) to formally recognize contributors to the conference’s mission.

At a glance

Total assets: $82K
Annual revenue: $866K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity (supporting organization)
EIN: 20-5831960
Location: Saint Paul, MN
Website: umacathletics.com
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

NCAA Division III member conference (conference governance and championships aligned with NCAA D‑III policies).

Maintains federal tax‑exempt 501(c)(3) status (recognized as tax‑exempt organization; filings available through public Form 990 records).

Active, operating conference with an official web presence and digital media distribution (umacathletics.com, UMAC Sports Network app and regular news releases covering championships, awards, and conference governance).

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