Gulf Coast Athletic Conference
HBCU Athletic Conference
721313904
New Orleans, LA 70187 United States
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Gulf Coast Athletic Conference
Overview
The Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC) is a nonprofit organization designated for fostering national or international amateur sports competition, categorized under recreation, sports, leisure, and athletics. As of 2024, it has officially transitioned to become the HBCU Athletic Conference.
History and Transition
The GCAC was founded in 1981 as an intercollegiate athletic conference, primarily comprising historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) located in the Southeastern United States. Over the years, it has undergone significant membership changes and rebranding. Originally part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), it has maintained its affiliation with this governing body throughout its transformation.
Structure and Activities
As a conference, its primary purpose was to organize athletic competitions among its member institutions. However, with its rebranding as the HBCU Athletic Conference, it has expanded its focus to include partnerships aimed at enhancing economic opportunities and financial literacy among its member institutions and communities.
Financial Overview
Historical financial data indicates that the organization primarily relied on fundraising efforts, with minimal contributions from other sources. The total assets have fluctuated over the years, reflecting the changing financial landscape and operational scope of the organization.
Recent Developments
The GCAC's transition to the HBCU Athletic Conference marks a significant shift towards emphasizing the historical and cultural significance of HBCUs in American education. This change aligns with broader initiatives to support economic mobility and community development through partnerships with organizations like Hope Credit Union.
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HBCU_Athletic_Conference [2] https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/721313904 [3] https://www.hopecu.org/inthenews/press-releases/gulf-coast-athletic-conference-changes-name-to-hbcu-athletic-conference/ [4] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GCAC [5] https://gscsports.org
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Member Details Member Details Site Search Hero Event Countdown Parallax Banners Desktop Banners Mobile Schedule Results Featured Athletes Latest News Standings Photo Gallery Videos Gulf Coast Athletic Conference 2024 Hope Credit Union Baseball Championship Welcome 2023 GCAC Volleyball Championship 2023 GCAC Cross Country Championship 2023 GCAC Volleyball Reception Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Decatur Morgan County Tourism Press Conference June 2023 Social Icons Sponsors 1206 St. Charles Ave. New Orleans LA 70130 833504HBCU 4228 Mission The mission of the HBCU Athletic Conference is to support our member studentathletes in fulfilling their potential through HBCU culture and experiences. Vision The HBCU Athletic Conference is committed to amplifying the excellence of HBCU culture championships and community through partnerships that provide financial sustainability for its members and a firstclass championship experience for its studentathletes.
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