WE MAKE 2018-19 DONOR GUIDE ATHLETIC FUND
TABLE OF CONTENTS MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS 2017 ACCOMPLISHMENTS NEW FOR 2018-19 SCHOLARSHIPS NEW HUSKY FACILITIES ENDOWMENTS DATES AND DEADLINES GIVING LEVELS AND BENEFITS
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POINTS TICKETS HOW TO DONATE DONATION FORM TAX INFORMATION COMPLIANCE OUR STAFF
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A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS
DAVID BENEDICT
Dear UConn Nation, As we look ahead to another year of Huskies Athletics, I want to personally thank you for the support and dedication you have shown to UConn Division of Athletics. Your passion and commitment to our programs helps build the foundation for success we strive to achieve. While we celebrate last year’s athletic and academic accomplishments, I encourage you to help continue our UConn tradition of excellence as we proceed to foster a bright future together. With last year’s unveiling of the new Husky Athletic Fund, we have made critical steps towards the funding and building of a new sports complex which will house our baseball, softball, and soccer teams. This complex will provide yet another world class facility to our beloved campus, allowing for our student-athletes to continue their pursuit of excellence. Each and every contribution to this effort makes a profound impact on the lives of our student athletes both in the classroom and during competition. Along with our new Priority Point System, The Husky Athletic Fund we implemented last year has helped in our pursuit of providing the best for UConn’s student-athletes. We believe the second year of our Husky Athletic Fund will continue to put an emphasis on unrestricted giving and the difference it makes for our student-athletes. This past academic year, UConn set the high mark in the American Athletic Conference by having 276 student-athletes selected to the Conference All-Academic Team. I am overjoyed by the commitment shown by our student-athletes to their academic endeavors. The effort displayed by the studentathletes in the classroom gives them a terrific platform from which they can build on and succeed in their post-collegiate lives. I hope, by reading this donor guide, you will consider making a gift that will continue to support the enrichment of our UConn student-athletes in all areas of life. Operating a 24-sport program with over 650 student-athletes is an effort that would be impossible without your generous support. Your contributions are integral to our success and put true meaning to the words, “Students today. Huskies forever.” Thank you again for your consideration and generosity. Go Huskies!
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2017 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY • 2 017 AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS FIELD HOCKEY • 2 017 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP • 2 017 BIG EAST REGULAR SEASON AND TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS
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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL • 2 017 AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE REGULAR SEASON AND TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS
•C OMPLETED RECORD 111-GAME WINNING STREAK • 2 017 NCAA FINAL FOUR 2018-19 DONOR GUIDE
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ACADEMIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS • 3 61 STUDENT-ATHLETES ACHIEVED A 3.00
OR BETTER • 3 3 STUDENT-ATHLETES ACHIEVED A PERFECT 4.00 • E IGHTEEN OF OUR TEAMS HAD OVER A 3.00 TEAM CUMULATIVE GPA
NEW FOR 2018-19
JOIN THE By joining the new elite 115% club, you are supporting UConn’s student-athletes and helping them compete for championships. 15 is a special number, as it represents the number of basketball National Championships won by UConn. You can join the 115% Club by increasing your gift by 15% or more in 2018. UConn Nation thanks you for joining our student-athletes who give 115% by being a leader of the Team behind the Huskies!
Bonus points: Earning bonus points before the June 29th deadline is a great way to improve your priority point status for ticket locations and other athletic benefits for the 2018-19 giving year. You can earn .05 points for every $1 of a pledge that is paid in full by June 29th and .03 points for every $1 of partial pledge payments. Excludes football seat donations at Rentschler Field. Champion’s Club: Champion, Legend, and Hall of Fame donors will have access to the exclusive Champion’s Club which is open for every Men’s and Women’s basketball home game at both Gampel Pavilion and the XL Center. Food and beverages will be provided and you must have season tickets to gain entry. VIP Basketball Parking: VIP parking will be available for purchase at both Men’s and Women’s basketball games at Gampel Pavilion with easy in and out access. VIP parking locations will be determined by donor giving level and priority points. 2018-19 DONOR GUIDE
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UCONN STUDENT-ATHLETES RECEIVE
PARTIAL AID
UCONN STUDENT-ATHLETES RECEIVE
FULL SCHOLARSHIPS
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SCHOLARSHIPS One of our goals at UConn is to provide our student-athletes with the best experience in the country and we accomplish this goal through the Husky Annual Scholarship Fund. Your donation to the Husky Annual Scholarship Fund directly supports UConn’s student-athletes and the funds raised help cover the costs of rising expenses like tuition, fees, books and room & board. To ensure UConn’s continued success, it’s vital to increase scholarships and we can do so by encouraging individuals who share our commitment, passion and vision for the Husky Annual Scholarship Fund.
NEW HUSKY FACILITIES World-class facilities are integral to fulfilling UConn’s vision. When we invest in state-of-the-art facilities, we not only support our student-athletes in their training and performance, but we also strive to create an excellent gameday experience for our fans. In 2018-19, UConn will break ground on the new baseball, softball, and soccer facilities. To maintain the level of excellence, UConn Division of Athletics must strive to exceed national standards in all facets; from academic achievement to the development of state-of-the-art athletic facilities. Currently, major facilities for nearly every program exist on-site including track and field, lacrosse, football, volleyball, basketball, baseball, softball, hockey and swimming and diving. Many of UConn’s athletics programs are in need of upgrades to facilities, either to address deferred maintenance in existing buildings, expand event seating capacity or provide more desirable space to attract top student-athletes to the University. First-class facilities are essential for recruiting and sustaining the most talented student-athletes. Investing in the improvement of UConn’s Division of Athletics and its facilities will enhance the student-athlete experience and provide greater opportunities for our teams to compete for championships.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CAPITAL PROJECTS AND NAMING OPPORTUNITIES, PLEASE VISIT UCONNHUSKIES.COM/CAPITALPROJECTS OR CALL THE HUSKY ATHLETIC FUND OFFICE AT 860-486-3863
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ENDOWMENT RECOGNITION Endowments provide a way for UConn Division of Athletics to ensure long-term success by making sure there will be sufficient income to support our studentathletes long into the future. This endowment program helps in supporting scholarships and is one of the most significant ways to invest in the future of UConn student-athletes. These endowments assist in providing the funds for athletic scholarships across all athletic programs and funding an endowment leaves a lasting impression on UConn Division of Athletics and the student-athletes. Making a gift today to the athletic endowment at UConn will provide a permanent source of income to support student-athletes and allow them to compete for championships.
RECOGNIZING ENDOWMENT DONORS Donors to the endowment program are among UConn Division of Athletics most important supporters. Donors of scholarships and coaching chairs may be recognized in special ways for their outstanding generosity such as: • The donor’s name is permanently associated with a scholarship endowment or coaching chair. • Donors will be recognized at a home football or basketball game. • Recognition is provided on the UConn Athletic website, UConnHuskies.com. • The donor will have the opportunity to meet the student-athlete or coach selected to receive the endowed scholarship or chair.
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ONE TRADITION. BUILDING THE FUTURE.
ENDOWMENT NUMBERS COST TO FULLY ENDOW AN OUT-OF-STATE SCHOLARSHIP:
1.2 MILLION * 700,000 * 125,000 151 COST TO FULLY ENDOW AN IN-STATE SCHOLARSHIP:
MINIMUM GIFT TO ESTABLISH AN ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP:
CURRENT ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS:
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I have absolutely loved my time at UConn. I am thankful to be surrounded by incredible faculty, teammates, coaches and peers. Since arriving on campus, I have learned an abundance of skills that have helped me prepare for the future such as accountability and time management. In classes I was able to participate in real life scenarios including mock trials and marketing plan presentations to prepare me for the next chapter of my life. I will never forget my time at UConn and I am eternally grateful for the opportunity to learn at this university. KIA NURSE Women’s Basketball
* Numbers are subject to change upon potential tuition increases and University and UConn Foundation policies
NEEDED TO BE FULLY ENDOWED
$403M
CURRENTLY ENDOWED
$51.7M
13%
ENDOWED TO SUPPORT STUDENT-ATHLETE SCHOLARSHIPS
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DATES & DEADLINES
JULY 16 Basketball season ticket priority ordering deadline JULY 23 Hockey season ticket renewal deadline
JUNE 29 Last day for priority bonus points (see page 10)
JULY 30 Basketball season ticket online seat selection process begins
JUNE 29 Basketball and hockey priority points deadline
AUGUST Football season tickets mailed
MAY 14 Football season ticket upgrade/ relocation and selection process begins
AUGUST 13 Hockey season ticket upgrade/relocation and selection process begins
NOVEMBER 26 Priority points computed for football postseason benefits
MARCH 31 2018-19 giving year ends and all 2018-19 pledges must be paid in full
MARCH
FEBRUARY
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DECEMBER
NOVEMBER
OCTOBER
SEPTEMBER
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JULY
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OCTOBER Basketball season tickets mailed
FEBRUARY Priority points computed for basketball postseason benefits
UConn Auto Decal
Hall of Fame
($100,000 +)
Legend
($50,000- $99,999)
($25,000 - $49,999)
Champion
($10,000 - $24,999)
All- American
MVP
($5,000 - $9,999)
Golden Husky
($2,500 - $4,999)
($1,000 - $2,499)
Director
($100 - $999)
Husky
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GIVING LEVELS AND BENEFITS Postseason Ticket Priority Season Ticket Priority Ticket Priority to Away Games
Pregame Reception Invitation to a Men’s or Women’s Basketball Game
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New for 2018 | Opportunity to Purchase Women’s Basketball Courtside Seats* New for 2018 | Opportunity to Purchase Men’s Basketball Courtside Seats*
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Invitation to a Practice Session (FB, MBB and WBB) Exclusive Husky Gift New for 2018 | VIP Parking for Men’s and Women’s Games at Gampel Pavilion* New for 2018 | Access to the Basketball Champion’s Club** Exclusive Team Travel Invitation to an Away Game (FB, MBB and WBB)*** *Based on availability. The quantity and location of the tickets/parking is determined by donor giving level and priority points. **Must have season tickets to gain entry. Food and beverage will be provided.
***Specific trip will be based on sport availability. Note: Trips, receptions, and events are for the donor and guest(s) and are non-transferable; donor must accompany guest(s). Trips, receptions, and events cannot be substituted.
Please note: In addition to priority seating point benefits, donors receive additional benefits valued at fair market as follows: Hall of Fame - $5,578, Legend $3778, Champion - $3714, All-American, MVP, Golden Husky and Director - $64.
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POINTS The Husky Athletic Fund uses a priority point system to help fairly allocate donor benefits. Donors receive points based upon the consecutive number of years that they have given to the Husky Athletic Fund and the cumulative amount of their contributions. This system seeks
to reward both longevity and gift amount when establishing priorities.
Bonus points will help improve your
Bonus points can be earned by making a cash gift by June 29th. You can earn .05 points for every dollar of a pledge that is paid in full by June 29th and .03 points for every $1 of partial pledge payments.
other athletic benefits throughout the
Unrestricted Giving to Athletics (Husky Excellence and Husky Annual Scholarship)
priority status for ticket locations and year. June 29th is the last day to add bonus points for the 2018-19 giving year. Excludes football seat donations at Rentschler Field.
5 points per $100
Restricted Giving to Athletics (Sport-specific, capital projects, endowments, etc.) 2 points per $100 Seat Donations (Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field and Courtside Basketball Seating) 5 points per $100 Consecutive Years of Giving*
10 points/year
Season Ticket Purchases
(Football, Men’s Basketball, Women’s Basketball and Men’s Ice Hockey)
Season Ticket Purchases (Men’s and Women’s Soccer) UConn Graduate (main or branch; undergraduate or graduate) UConn Former Student-Athlete
1 point per ticket purchased 50 points (one-time) 100 points (one-time)
New for 2018 | To Add Bonus Points *Husky Athletic Fund counting from the current year back to 2017-18. A minimum gift of $100 each year is necessary to qualify. Earned points may decrease if a donor does not donate to the Husky Athletic Fund (a minimum of $100) in consecutive years. In this scenario, the donor will lose consecutive years of giving priority points previously accumulated.
2 points per ticket purchased
June 29 deadline If a commitment is not fulfilled, the donor will lose points associated with the commitment. Priority points for matching gifts will be awarded once the matching gift is received. Priority points will not be awarded for special events donations such as registration fees, auction items, event ticket purchases, sponsorships, etc.
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The University of Connecticut is rich in tradition, pride, and excellence. I feel fortunate every day to be a part of the Husky family and help our student-athletes learn and grow. UConn offers our students exposure to an elite faculty base, challenges their minds to form critical thinking skills, and prepares them for their future career path. As a studentathlete, they have the opportunity to compete both in the classroom and on the field, forming lifelong relationships and teamwork skills that will serve them throughout their lives. JEN MCINTYRE Head Coach, Softball
Points and/or season tickets may not be transferred from one person to another or from one account to another. Also, the University does not transfer priority points or tickets by the virtue of wills. In the event of the death of an account holder or season ticket holder, the surviving spouse (the definition of spouse is consistent with applicable federal
law) retains the priority points, providing the surviving spouse is on the account at the time of death. No other immediate family members, friends or other entities will qualify for a transfer of priority points or tickets. Priority Point System policies and procedures are subject to change.
POSTSEASON & BASKETBALL TICKETS POSTSEASON TICKETS AND SPECIAL EVENTS Tickets for away games, bowl games, postseason tournaments and special events will be allocated by priority points. Current athletics donors (a minimum of $100 commitment) will be ranked in order of priority points and then tickets are assigned. Priority ticket quantities will be determined by annual donor level. The NCAA and American Athletic Conference provides a limited number of tickets to each participating institution for postseason events. Specific seat locations are determined by the NCAA/conference. UConn endeavors to accommodate as many donors as possible based on the number of tickets we receive from the NCAA/ conference. Tickets will be distributed based on availability.
BASKETBALL SEASON TICKETS Season tickets will go on sale in early May, with a deadline of July 16. Seat locations for season tickets will be based upon your priority points. Beginning July 30, all season ticket accounts that ordered by the priority deadline will have the opportunity to go online and personally select their season ticket seat locations.
FOOTBALL SEASON TICKETS CURRENT AND NEW FOOTBALL SEASON TICKETS Upon the renewal or purchase of season tickets for 2018, season ticket holders will have the option to upgrade/ relocate or select their season ticket seat locations using an online seat selection process which begins May 14.
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HOW TO DONATE ONLINE
UConn Division of Athletics encourages all members to make their gifts online at UConnHuskies.com/donatenow. All UConn Division of Athletics donors and/or season ticket holders have access to an online account. If you are visiting the site for the first time, please email the Husky Athletic Fund Office at huskyathleticfund@ foundation.uconn.edu or call 860-486-3863 to receive your account number and pin. All new UConn Division of Athletics donors can register directly online. Pledges cannot be made online.
PLEDGE
You may pledge to become a current donor and pay the pledge in installments, completing your pledge by March 31. Statements will be sent periodically throughout the year reminding you of the March 31 deadline and the pledge balance remaining.
CHECK
Mail a check payable to UConn Foundation, Inc. Athletics to: UConn Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 842614 | Boston, MA 02284-2614 Please note that donation checks cannot include money for tickets or events.
CREDIT CARD
The UConn Foundation accepts VISA, Mastercard, American Express and Discover.
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RECURRING CREDIT CARDS
GIFTS OF SECURITIES
By signing up for recurring credit card payments, you may have your credit/debit card charged monthly. Monthly recurring credit card charges can be set-up using the UConn Division of Athletics gift form (page 13), by going online (s.uconn. edu/supportathletics), or calling the Husky Athletic Fund Office at 860-4863863.
Stocks, bonds, mutual funds, etc. are accepted by the UConn Foundation. For instructions on how to transfer gifts of securities, please call 860-486-6944.
MATCHING GIFTS
Please note that UConn Division of Athletics and the UConn Foundation are prohibited from granting priority points or other benefits for funds received from donor advised funds or qualified charitable distributions from IRAs. Gifts from those sources are welcome, but may only be applied as a gift that is 100% tax deductible. Please consult your tax advisor for more information.
Matching gifts are only accepted from a bona fide employer(s) of the account holder(s). Gifts from friends or other relatives of a donor and/or spouse are not considered matching gifts to the donor/spouse account of record. To determine if your employer matches gifts to UConn Division of Athletics, please contact your company’s human resources department as policies vary.
DONOR ADVISED FUNDS AND IRAS
Please be aware that the employer establishes matching gift guidelines and reserves the right to modify them periodically. Therefore, your company’s matching gift policy may reflect something different now than in past years. The donor is responsible for ensuring that all matching gift funds arrive in a timely fashion. All benefits from matching gifts including priority points, donor benefits and donor level will not be credited until the matching gift is received.
PLANNED GIFTS
Matching gifts may not be utilized to fulfill any seat donations and/or be part of a fulfillment to a pledge.
Planned gifts are not eligible for priority points or other donor benefits.
There are a variety of ways to contribute through gift planning, including your estate plans, appreciated assets, stocks, bonds, insurance policies, retirement plan assets and real estate. For additional information on planned gifts, please visit www.legacy.vg/uconn or call the UConn Foundation Planned Giving Office at 860-486-6135.
2018-19 DONATION FORM GIVING YEAR IS APRIL 1, 2018 TO MARCH 31, 2019 CONTACT INFORMATION
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2018-19 GIFT AMOUNT
(excluding seat donation and/or corporate matching gifts)
$ PAYMENT INFORMATION Pledge Only (Pledges must be paid in full by March 31, 2019) Required Signature
Zip:
DESIGNATION OF YOUR GIFT Husky Annual Scholarship Fund (#0022714) Other CREDIT CARD Charge my credit card for a one-time gift of $ Charge my credit card
Date Initial : I/we hereby waive all athletic priority seating points and other related benefits associated with my/our gift. If you choose to waive athletics priority seating points and other related benefits, your gift may be deductible as a charitable gift for federal income tax purposes up to 100 percent or the maximum allowed by federal law. Consult your tax advisor. PLEASE RETURN FORMS AND/OR PAYMENTS TO: UCONN FOUNDATION, INC. ATHLETIC FUND P.O. BOX 842614 | BOSTON, MA 02284-2614
a month for the next
months for a total of $ Visa
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2018-19 DONATION FORM GIVING YEAR IS APRIL 1, 2018 TO MARCH 31, 2019 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION I have made a provision for UConn in my estate plans. ONLINE: UConnHuskies.com/donatenow SECURITIES: To make a gift of stock please call 860-486-6944 BY PHONE: Husky Athletics Fund Office 860-486-3863 PLANNED GIFT: plannedgiving.uconn.edu or call 860-486-6135 For more information on the UConn Foundation, including our mission, financial information and public disclosures, visit www.foundation.uconn.edu/about-us Your gift will be received by The University of Connecticut Foundation, Inc., a Connecticut nonprofit and a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization that exclusively benefits UConn. All contributions are subject to certain administrative fees that support Foundation operating expenses and other priorities determined by the University unit receiving the gift. Donors have the right to request that gifts remain anonymous, including no public disclosure in the annual list of donors provided to the state of Connecticut under state law. You may contact us or obtain a copy of our financial report at 2390 Alumni Drive, U-3206, Storrs, CT 06269, 800-269-9965, or www.foundation.uconn.edu. The Foundation is registered to solicit charitable contributions with the appropriate governing authorities in all states requiring registration. REGISTRATION WITH A STATE AGENCY DOES NOT CONSTITUTE OR IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. Residents of the following states may obtain information as indicated: CA: Official registration and financial information can be obtained from the Attorney General’s Web site at http:// caag.state.ca.us/charities/. Registration does not imply endorsement. MD: A copy of the 2018-19 DONOR GUIDE
I /we wish this gift to be anonymous. If this box is NOT checked, the Donor(s) authorizes the Foundation and the University to list the Donor(s) name and the category of support in any of digital and print publications, press releases, or other media communications. If you choose to be anonymous, your name will be excluded from a public donor list that the UConn Foundation provides to the state of Connecticut annually under state law. The list includes donor name only. No gift details will be disclosed. current financial statement is available on request. Documents and information submitted under the MD Charitable Solicitations Act are available, for the cost of copies and postage, from the Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis MD 21401, 1-410-974-5534 (1-800-825-4510 in MD). NJ: INFORMATION FILED WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONCERNING THIS CHARITABLE SOLICITATION AND THE PERCENTAGE OF CONTRIBUTION RECEIVED BY THE CHARITY DURING THE LAST REPORTING PERIOD THAT WERE DEDICATED TO THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY BY CALLING (973) 504-6215 AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT www.nj.gov/oag/ca/ocp/charities.htm. REGISTRATION WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT. NY: NY residents may obtain a copy of our annual report by writing to the Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law, Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York NY 10271. OR: Registration in no way constitutes or implies any endorsement, sanction or approval of this solicitation, its purposes, the manner in which it is conducted or the person or organization conducting it by the Oregon Attorney General. WA: This organization is currently registered with the WA Secretary of State as required by law. Registration number: 24291. Obtain additional financial disclosure information by contacting the Secretary at 1-800-332-4483. WV: WV residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents from the Secretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, WV 25305. Registration does not imply endorsement
TAX INFORMATION The UConn Foundation, Inc. is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a tax-exempt 501(c) (3) organization, and contributions to the UConn Foundation are deductible for federal income tax purposes to the extent allowable by law. Please consult your tax advisor for further information about the tax implications of your contribution.
or the level permitted by law. Please note that this information is not intended as tax advice.
SEASON TICKETS & SEAT DONATION
The Internal Revenue Code also addresses other benefits (other than priority seating) that a donor may receive as a result of the gift. A donor may only deduct the amount of a gift that is more than the value of other benefits received. Car decals, newsletters, and other token items do not reduce the amount eligible for deduction for tax purposes; however, other goods or services a donor receives in consideration for a contribution may reduce a donor’s eligible deduction.
Donors to UConn Division of Athletics are entitled to receive priority seating for season tickets purchased for football, men’s soccer, women’s soccer, men’s ice hockey, men’s basketball, and women’s basketball. The cost of tickets is not tax deductible for federal income tax purposes.
2018 NEW TAX LAW INFORMATION
Prior to January 1, 2018, a donor was permitted to claim a charitable contribution deduction for 80 percent of the amount paid for the right to purchase tickets for seating at athletics events. Under the new federal tax law that took effect January 1, 2018, the tax treatment of donations that result in the right to purchase tickets for seating at athletic events has been modified. All donors have the option to waive priority seating and related benefits when making a new gift, except for Rentschler Field Seat Donations. If waived, the gift is tax-deductible up to 100 percent
For questions, please contact the Husky Athletic Fund Office at 860-486-3863 or huskyathleticfund@foundation.uconn.edu.
OTHER BENEFITS
SUBSTANTIATION REQUIREMENTS As required by the Internal Revenue Service, the UConn Foundation, Inc. will furnish donors with receipts for contributions. Donors should retain their receipts for federal income tax purposes. If you have questions, please contact the Husky Athletic Fund Office at 860486-3863 or huskyathleticfund@foundation.uconn.edu. Please consult your tax advisor to determine the amount of your contribution eligible for deduction for federal income tax purposes.
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NCAA COMPLIANCE INFORMATION The University of Connecticut (UConn) is committed to adhering to NCAA rules and regulations. The University is responsible for the conduct of any individual or organization affiliated with the Division of Athletics. As a contributor to UConn Division of Athletics, you are designated as a representative of athletic interests or a “booster” by the NCAA and thus are responsible for adhering to NCAA regulations. According to NCAA Bylaw 6.4.2.1, UConn must inform any individual or organization that receives benefits or privileges relating to the athletics program that such benefits may be withheld if the individual or organization engages in conduct that is determined to be a violation of NCAA regulations. UConn values your interest and support of the Division of Athletics. Your support and assistance in the area of rules compliance is greatly needed. In order to educate you
FAN FEEDBACK CONTACT INFORMATION
on NCAA rules and regulations, the Office of Athletics Compliance annually distributes an informational brochure entitled “UConn Intercollegiate Athletics Donor & Fan Guide.” This brochure provides you with a brief summary of the most important NCAA regulations as it pertains to representatives’ relationships with prospective and current student-athletes. We abide by the fundamental rule of thumb that one should ask before acting, so please contact us with any questions. Failure to adhere to NCAA rules and regulations may result in severe ramifications for UConn.
HAVE A COMPLIMENT, COMMENT, AND/OR CONCERN?
If you need more information or have questions about NCAA rules and regulations, please visit UConnHuskies.com/ compliance or call the Office of Athletics Compliance at 860-486-1211.
860-486-4712
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UConn Division of Athletics is committed to providing a positive and fun experience at all of our venues. Fan feedback is important to us so we can continue to enhance the Husky gameday experience! If you have a compliment, comment, or concern, we would love to hear from you. Please see below for how to contact us. We appreciate your continued support of UConn Division of Athletics, and as always, Go Huskies!
fanfeedback@uconn.edu 2095 Hillside Road Storrs, CT 06269 Please visit UConnHuskies.com for more information and updates.
OUR STAFF Michael Oblinger
Senior Associate Director of Athletics for Development moblinger@foundation.uconn.edu 860-486-8939
Kaleigh Anderson
Ashley Bruton
Martyann Chromik
Jim Donohue ’86
Wes England
Jeff Prough
Director of the Husky Athletic Fund/ Assistant Athletic Director wengland@foundation.uconn.edu 860-486-7172
Associate Director of Major Gifts for Athletics jprough@foundation.uconn.edu 860-486-9387
Lauren Robinson
Ted Woodward ’89
Administrative Assistant kanderson@foundation.uconn.edu 860-486-0581
Assistant Director of Athletic Development Operations mchromik@foundation.uconn.edu 860-486-2532
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Assistant Athletic Director Development Operations abruton@foundation.uconn.edu 860-486-4661
Assistant Athletics Director Development james.donohue@uconn.edu 860-486-5925
Director of Major Gifts for Athletics twoodward@foundation.uconn.edu 860-486-6684
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