DePaul Athletics by the Numbers 0%
Amount of DePaul student fees or tuition spent to fund the construction of Wintrust Arena.
30%
Percentage of the BIG EAST Championships won by DePaul teams.
40% The Champions Club was established as an organization to recognize and connect with DePaul’s athletics donors. All gifts of more than $100 entitle donors to membership in DePaul Athletics’ Champions Club. Membership benefits are determined according to the level of the gift. Among the benefits are invitations to departmental events, entrance into special donor receptions for basketball games, post-season ticket preference, athletic communications and much more. For more questions, please call 773-325-7240.
Percentage of the BIG EAST Academic Awards won by DePaul teams.
53
Blue Demon Communications
Priority Access to Big East Tournament & Away Tickets
Admission to Northside Club (Wintrust Arena)
Invitation for all Athletics Special Events
Complimentary Transportation on Rival Road Trip (TBD)
Cumulative GPA for DePaul’s student-athletes in 2017-18.
Blue Demon Loyalty Point Seat Lock
Admission to Courtside Lounge (Wintrust Arena)
Invitation to BIG EAST Behind the Scenes
Costs
Donor will receive 32 room admissions for use throughout the season. Additional entrances will be provided for $30 per guest.
Northside Club $500+ Level Donors Location Northside Club - Wintrust Arena (north concourse behind section 117) Formerly Champions Club Room
Features Chalk Talk, Complimentary Snacks, Cash Bar Costs
Blue Demon House Party
Entrance is complimentary for donor and guests (limit 4)
$100+ Level Donors
Location Athletics Annex - 2314 Sheffield Ave Eligibility Athletics Donors $100+
Costs
Entrance is complimentary. Blue Demon Meal and Beverage is $10 per person or $100 for a yearly pass (valid for games in Lincoln Park).
Champions Club FAQ
$2,500 $5,000 $10,000 $25,000
A donor and a guest will have access to the Northside Club Pregame Reception. The area will feature a Chalk Talk, complementary snacks and a cash bar prior to each home men’s game.
Features Chalk Talk, Food and Bar Service
Features Doug Bruno Chalk Talk & Complimentary Snacks
$1,000
Northside Club Admission for Men’s Hoops
Eligibility Athletics donors of $10,000 annually or $1 million lifetime giving to DePaul University
Eligibility Athletics Donors $500+
$500
Priority for NCAA & Away Game Ticket Access Donors will receive ticket purchase access directly following season ticket holders.
Location Courtside Lounge - Wintrust Arena (near SW entrance)
3.455
$250
Blue Demon House Party for Women’s Hoops A donor and a guest will be invited to attend the Blue Demon House Party in the Athletic Annex at 2314 N. Sheffield prior to all games played at McGrath Phillips Arena (Food Package will be available).
$10,000+ Level Donors
$100
Blue Demon Communications Donors will be invited to subscribe to the Daily Demon and will be sent updates on DePaul Athletics.
Courtside Lounge
Number of Named Endowed Scholarship funds established by DePaul alumni & donors.
Champions Club Benefits - 2018-19 Blue Demon House Party (Lincoln Park)
Game Day Hoops Hospitality
Rivalry Road Trip Transportation
A donor and a guest will have opportunity to reserve a spot on the fan bus to the Rivalry Road Trip games (TBD). Donors will be responsible for their own tickets.
Blue Demon Loyalty Lock
The Blue Demon Loyalty Lock allows donors at the appropriate level the right to lock their seats annually and forgo the seating process. Donors will need to pay the $100 ticket fee to participate in the Loyalty Program annually.
Courtside Lounge Access for Men’s Hoops
The Courtside Lounge will be available for a donor and a guest for all men’s games at Wintrust Arena. Donor will receive 32 room admissions for use throughout the season. Additional entrances will be provided for $30.
BIG EAST Behind the Scenes
Each year donors will be invited to attend a BIG EAST Behind the Scenes Roadtrip (date TBD). The donor and guest will get a special “behind the scenes” access on the road. Donor will be responsible for all transportation and lodging expenses.
For more information:
Champions Club
2323 N. Sheffield Ave. Chicago, IL 60614 773-325-7240 - tdohrn@depaul.edu https://alumni.depaul.edu/GiveToDePaul/Home/Athletics
Are donations to DePaul considered tax-deductible contributions by the IRS?
How does the new tax law affect the benefits that I am eligible to receive?
Yes, donations to DePaul University Athletics are tax-deductible contributions at the highest limits allowed for federal income or estate tax purposes. DePaul University is a qualified public charitable organization and meets the requirements of Internal Revenue Code 501 (c)(3). See Internal Revenue Service website http://www. irs.ustreas.gov/taxtopics/tc506.html for more information on deducting charitable contributions or contact our Gift Processing team with any questions you may have at 312-362-8666 or giving@depaul.edu.
Any contribution is reduced by the fair market value of all goods and services a donor receives in exchange for the gift. Contributions to the DePaul Athletics entitle the donor to certain benefits. If you desire 100% tax deductibility for your gift, you may decline your right to receive any benefits in writing at the time you make your contribution. Can a gift be designated to a specific fund?
How does the new tax law affect my donation?
Yes, DePaul Athletics Development recognizes gifts to all athletic funds when determining Champions Club giving benefits.
Under the latest tax legislation, if you make a contribution for the benefit of the University and then receive (directly or indirectly) benefits, these gifts are no longer tax deductible. Please consult your tax advisor for more information on these recent changes.
In contrast to most other athletic departments, DePaul awards Champions Club benefits to the donors whether the gift be to a sport-specific fund, a scholarship fund or a unrestricted gift to Fund for Athletics.
If you have additional questions, please call 773-325-7240 or email tdohrn@depaul.edu.
Giving Opportunities Sport Specific Funds
Contributions to individual sports provide supplemental funding for each of DePaul’s athletics programs. These funds are used to enhance the student-athlete experience at DePaul by covering costs that aren’t part of the general operating budget.
Scholarship Giving
Each year, a large part of the athletics budget is spent on scholarship expenses. DePaul currently has a number of scholarship endowments that help defer that cost. Giving to one of these funds, or creating a new one, is a great way to invest in the future of our athletes.
Endowed Scholarships
DePaul Athletics currently has more than 50 endowed scholarships and funds. These scholarships provide opportunity for our student-athletes to compete and experience the life-changing journey of intercollegiate athletics. Donors can insure the future of Blue Demon Athletics by leaving a legacy through the naming of an endowed scholarship. A pledged gift of $50,000 is required to meet the initial standard to name a scholarship in perpetuity.
Expendable Scholarships
Donors can make an immediate impact on DePaul’s student-athletes through an Expendable Scholarship gift. Those gifts can be earmarked to support specific sports.
Facility Projects
DePaul Athletics is committed to providing a first-class experience for our student-athletes and providing facilities that allow them to maximize their talents. Most recently DePaul, through the generosity of its donors was able to build Wintrust Arena, which has enhanced the experience of all DePaul student-athletes and students in general. When supporting facility initiatives like Wintrust Arena, donors committing to gifts of $25,000 are eligible to receive a naming opportunity for the life of the facility.
Need more information?
For more information about Scholarship giving, potential facility projects and naming opportunities, please call DePaul Athletics Development at 773-325-7240.