MEMBERSHIP GUIDEBOOK Longhorn Foundation
LONGHORN FAMILY,
What a time it is to be a Texas Longhorn! In our inaugural season as members of the Southeastern Conference, we’ve grabbed our new conference by the horns and carried the pride and winning tradition of The University of Texas along the way. Across the board, our student-athletes are getting it done as we’ve secured the LEARFIELD Directors’ Cup three times in the last four years and secured the Capital One Cup as the most successful women’s sports program in each of the last three years. Not only are our Longhorns taking care of business on the field of competition, but they’re also getting it done in the classroom. This past year, 127 Texas studentathletes walked the stage and will forever be beneficiaries of having earned a degree from The University of Texas. I could not be prouder of our student-athletes in all our programs and am so grateful for your generosity as a Longhorn Foundation donor that truly leaves a lasting impact.
Your Longhorn Foundation membership helps us provide world-class resources for over 550 Texas student-athletes competing in 21 varsity sports here on the Forty Acres. When you give to the Longhorn Foundation, you directly contribute to the lives of our student-athletes through needs like scholarships, nutrition, academic support, travel, and athletic training. Longhorn Foundation donors are integral to the success of our University, and the combined support of Longhorns everywhere means that a United Texas is a reckoning. Every day we are making efforts to build champions on and off the field of competition, and develop student-athletes that epitomize our school’s mantra of “What Starts Here Changes the World.” They are doing just that and when that tower is lit, please know that it signifies your unwavering support of Texas student-athletes. Y’all are the absolute best and we’re beyond thankful for your never-ending support.
Let’s keep those Horns Up and Hook ‘Em!
Vice President and Folger Family Athletics Director
... the combined support of Longhorns everywhere means that a United Texas is a reckoning.
What is THE LONGHORN FOUNDATION?
Founded in 1986 by DeLoss Dodds, the Longhorn Foundation is the official fundraising arm of Texas Athletics. Through the generosity of Longhorn Foundation members, Texas Athletics annually supports the educational and competitive pursuits of more than 550 student-athletes. Our mission is to prepare students to win with integrity—in academics, in
WHY GIVE?
In the 2023-24 year, Longhorn Foundation donors contributed more than $74.4 million to the annual fund. Of that, more than $13 million was designated to Longhorn Excellence. The University of Texas is the first university in Texas to raise over $1 billion for student-athlete support. Longhorn Excellence donations help fund education, nutrition, recruiting, travel, sports medicine, facilities maintenance, and more.
I love the opportunity that we have here and it’s crazy how much of a difference (Texas and the Longhorn Foundation) can make in someone’s life.”
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– Haftu Knight, Track & Field/Cross Country
Haftu Knight
Track & Field/Cross Country Grad Student, Certificate in Sports Comm
Emma Sticklen Women’s Swimming Grad Student, Certificate in Sports Comm
YOUR IMPACT
Out-of-StateSTUDENT-ATHLETE ANNUAL EXPENSES
$44,132 + $15,160 + $5,034 = $64,326 + $21,712 = $86,038 | TUITION, FEES & BOOKS | ROOM & BOARD | COST OF ATTENDANCE | OUT-OF-STATE / FULL COST OF ATTENDANCE (in-state: $33,532)
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Baseball Major: Corporate Communication
What are LOYALTY POINTS?
The Loyalty Point system rewards Longhorn Foundation members and season ticket holders for their loyalty and commitment to Texas Athletics. Loyalty Points are used to determine various processes:
4 Priority ranking for season ticket seat and parking selection and upgrades for all sports
4 Seat selection appointment times for the Allstate RedRiver Rivalry (OU game)
4 Seat allocation for football-away + post-season games for all sports
+ 5 Points per $100 donation for Longhorn Excellence Gifts (non-seat related); Capital Gifts; Endowment Gifts; and for gifts made directly to the Texas One Fund
5 LONGHORN EXCELLENCE GIFTS
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+ 3 Points per $100 donation for all gifts and donations received from 1986-2014
+ 2 Points per $100 donation for annual seat-related gifts
4 Earns 5 Loyalty Points per $100 donation
4 Best way to boost your Loyalty Point Rank
4 Gifts are 100% tax-deductible
4 Directly supports Texas student-athletes
+ 1 Point per season ticket account for all ticketed sports since 1987
Benefits are subject to change.
* Certain benefits activate with the purchase of season tickets. Ticket Priority Limits could be subject to change based on available inventory and are allocated in loyalty point rank order.
^ CFP First Round details to be determined at a later date.
- If availability remains after Priority allocation, tickets will be made available based on Loyalty Point Ranking.
A Few DONOR SCENARIOS . . .
Becoming a New Season Ticket Holder
Hook Em wants to become a season ticket holder for Texas Football.
To do this, he would need to join the 2025 Texas Football Waitlist. Fans must be Longhorn Foundation donors, so he would need to make a minimum $50 annual gift by the football season ticket deadline (March 26, 2025) to be eligible for the opportunity to receive a timeslot for the online seat and parking selection process.
Upgrading Membership Level
Bevo is a current season ticket holder and a Longhorn Foundation member at the Icon level. With postseason games around the corner, he wants to make an additional donation so that he can request SEC Championship and CFP tickets. He would need to make a donation to Longhorn Excellence that totals $1,500 in combination with his previous donations.
Becoming Eligible for Parking
Smokey is interested in purchasing a parking pass to go along with his football season tickets. To do this, he would need to ensure that the total for his football seat gifts, baseball seat gifts, and Longhorn Excellence gifts total more than $200 to purchase one pass. Questions?
Don’t hesitate to reach out to us at 512.471.4439 or <lf@utexas.edu>.
Tommy Morrison Golf Major: Physical Culture & Sports
What is the DeLoss Dodds Leadership Team (DDLT)?
Named after DeLoss Dodds, who served The University of Texas for more than three decades and helped to build the Texas Longhorns into a brand of prominence, DDLT is the premier annual fund membership program of Texas Athletics, and is crucial to maintaining the standard of excellence on an annual basis.
Impact
Gifts from DDLT memberships support over 40% of funding for the world-class education and sport specific services that enable our student-athletes to win in competition and in life.
How to Join
Membership is determined by the combination of any seat-related gifts tied to season tickets and Longhorn Excellence gifts. Making an additional 100% tax-deductible gift to Longhorn Excellence is the easiest way to reach or upgrade to a DDLT level.
Benefits
DDLT membership results in a higher Loyalty Points rank which gives access to priority seat and parking selection times, preference for high-demand game ticket requests (postseason and away games), and increased ticket limits for the Allstate Red River Rivalry game. Members also receive exclusive engagement opportunities with Texas student-athletes, coaches, and staff. DDLT members are invited to exclusive events, bi-yearly DDLT weekend functions, away game opportunities, and more!
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The amazing generosity of DDLT members allows our student-athletes to dream big and achieve at the highest level in the classroom and in competition. Their successes are a result of the resources you help us to provide, and they know you make it possible. ‘
– Chris Del Conte, Vice President and Folger Family Athletics Director
A Few DONOR SCENERIOS . . .
Current Season Ticket Holder
Longhorn has six seats in the Touchdown Club, and his total seat gift is $18,000. He would like to request six postseason tickets for his friends and family. To do so, Longhorn would need to make a $7,000 Longhorn Excellence gift and call the Longhorn Foundation office to request his additional tickets before the stated deadline.
Prospective Season Ticket Holder
Spur would like to become a season ticket holder in the lower deck to sit with her friend Bevo, and she is currently on the waitlist. To have access to priority seat and parking selection, Spur would need to donate $25,000 to Longhorn Excellence by March 26, 2025.
What is the United Texas Circle (UTC)?
The United Texas Circle was established in April 2023 to recognize donors whose multi-year commitments go above and beyond their seat-related giving. These gifts expand the tools and resources for Texas Longhorns student-athletes to grow as people, develop as leaders, and succeed as competitors.
Why Should I Give More?
A financial commitment to UTC provides the highest level of impact for the 550+ Texas student-athletes competing for the Burnt Orange & White. Your gift will have a profound impact on the lives of Longhorn student-athletes. It will provide resources for academic development, as well as ensuring that our teams have the tools and facilities they need to compete at the highest level.
With your support, we can continue to build on the culture of excellence that surrounds the Forty Acres. Investments received today will pay dividends on the future of Texas Athletics’ pursuit of championships.
How Much Should I Give?
To be part of the United Texas Circle, donors must pledge a minimum of $20,000 a year (above and beyond seat-related gifts) for five years. As a UTC member, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities and unique Texas Athletics experiences. In order to begin receiving benefits, a signed gift agreement and payment of 20% of the total commitment must be received. Pledged membership level can be paid over a five-year period and membership is good for all five years.
Major Giving Designations
Endowments
• Endowment gifts connect you to Texas Athletics, our studentathletes and their education in significant and powerful ways.
• Types of Endowments include: Scholarship, Program and Head Coach
Longhorn Excellence
• Designation of the annual fund that supports student-athletes across their greatest areas of need.
Texas Athletics Capital Support
• Transform and reimagine the spaces that serve as training grounds and second homes for our student-athletes.
4EVER Texas
• Comprehensive and transformational student-athlete development program.
• Designed to educate, equip, and empower student-athletes to change the world.
Planned Giving
• When you remember Texas Athletics in your estate plans, you reserve a special place of honor amongst all UT Donors.
• A legacy gift may also offer significant tax benefits to you and/ or your heirs. As the assets are transferred out of the estate, donors of these trusts are not taxed for any income their assets generate.
Additional Benefits
• Digital Recognition at Home Events
• Membership Awards
• Exclusive New Gear
• Naming Opportunities
• Team Travel Opportunities
United Texas membership is vital in creating an environment where Longhorn studentathletes can succeed in the classroom, in competition, and in the community.
Athletic gifts and pledges that quality for United Texas Circle are above and beyond eat gift/premium eating and/or suiters and are tax-deductible.
Pledged memberhip level can be paid over a five-year period. In order to begin receiving benefits, a signed pledge and payment of 20% of the total commitment must be received. The Longhorn Foundation reserves the right to make changes to the stewardship program.
*Offered at least once per term.
Benefits Chart Subject to Change
The University of Texas does not provide tax counsel and we urge you to seek the advice of your professional counsel when considering a contribution.
FOOTBALL SEASON TICKETS
*The deadline to join the Texas Football waitlist or renew your current season tickets is March 26, 2025.
New Season Ticket Holders
PURCHASE NEW / 2025 FOOTBALL WAITLIST
Texas Longhorns Football fans interested in purchasing season tickets may join the 2025 Texas Football waitlist. There is no ticket pre-payment required but fans must be 2025 Longhorn Foundation donors (minimum of $50 annual gift) by the football season ticket deadline to be eligible for the opportunity to receive a timeslot for the online seat and parking selection process. The cost of season tickets and seat gifts will be due at the time of seat selection.
Returning Season Ticket Holders
ADD, MOVE
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UPGRADE CURRENT SEASON TICKETS
As a season ticket holder, you have the opportunity to add new seats, move to another location or upgrade your seats through an interactive seat selection tool. Season tickets must be renewed and the current seat-related gift tied to those seats must be maintained by the renewal deadline. Individual time slots will be assigned based off Loyalty Point Ranking.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS Football Season Ticket
Arch Manning Football
Major: Communication and Leadership
2025 Away Games
OU & Away Games
Longhorn Foundation members at the Icon level and above, who are season ticket holders have access to away game tickets by a priority deadline. Priority limits are based on total annual fund gift; seat location is determined based on your Loyalty Point rank.
Postseason Games
• Deadline to request SEC Championship tickets and Loyalty Point Lock date is in mid-November
• Deadline to request Non-CFP Bowl tickets and Loyalty Point Lock date is in early December
• Deadline to request CFP First Round tickets and parking is in mid-November
• Tickets delivered early December
• CFP Quarterfinals, Semifinals, National Championship
• Request applications launch in early November
• Loyalty Point Lock date for Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and National Championship is in early December
• Deadline to request CFP Quarterfinals is early December; Deadline to request CFP Semifinals and National Championship tickets is in mid-December
Refer to the benefits chart on page 10 to see how many away and post-season tickets your membership level will allow you to request.
FOOTBALL SEAT & PARKING MAPS
FOOTBALL PREMIUM SEATING & HOSPITALITY
UFCU Field Club
Sylvie and Gary Crum
Touchdown Club Myers-Dodds Legacy Club
Longhorn Lounge
Centennial Suite Texas Club
Ricoh Stadium Club
Suites
Terrace Club
Women’s Basketball Volleyball
Men’s Basketball
Softball Baseball
Madison Booker
Women’s Basketball
Major: Interested in Informatics and Computer Science
Reese Atwood
Softball
Major: Communication & Leadership
Tre Johnson
Men’s Basketball
Major: Physical Culture & Sports
Mariana Singletary Volleyball
Major: Communication & Leadership
Jalin Flores Baseball
Major: Physical Culture & Sports
SEASON PARKING
How do I become eligible to purchase and guarantee a season parking permit?
Football
4 Pur chase Football season tickets.
4 The number or permit s you may purchase are based upon your combined total of FB seat gifts (excluding suites), BS seat gifts, and your Longhorn Excellence gift.
Football Parking Limits
• $200 - $9,999: 1 parking permit
• $10,000 - $24,999: 2 parking permits
• $25,000+: 3 parking permit s
Volleyball
4 Pur chase Volleyball season tickets.
4 Parking a vailable for purchase during renewals.
4 The number o f permits you may purchase are based upon your FB seat gifts (excluding suites), baseball seat gifts, VB courtside gift, and your Longhorn Excellence gift.
Volleyball Parking Limits (Guaranteed)
• $200 - $9,999: 1 parking permit
• $10,000 - $24,999: 2 parking permits
• $25,000+: 3 parking permit s
Men’s Basketball
4 Pur chase Men’s Basketball season tickets.
4 Germania (Courtside and Establishment Club) and Loge season ticket holders
Ma y purchase one permit in the Manor Garage per four tickets in these areas
4 Dell/Indeed & East/West Reserved season ticket holders
Ma y purchase parking in Trinity or East Campus Garage based on your MBB seat gifts (excluding courtside, establishment, and loge-related gifts) and your Longhorn Excellence gift.
Limits in Trinity/East Campus
• $200 - $9,999: 1 parking permit
• $10,000 - $24,999: 2 parking permits
• $25,000+: 3 parking permit s
Women’s Basketball
4 Pur chase Women’s Basketball season tickets.
4 The number o f permits you may purchase are based upon your combined total of WBB courtside seat gift and your Longhorn Excellence gift.
Women’s Basketball Parking Limits
• $200 - $9,999: 1 parking permit
• $10,000 - $24,999: 2 parking permits
• $25,000+: 3 parking permit s
Baseball
4 Pur chase Baseball season tickets.
4 The number o f permits you may purchase are based upon your combined total of BS seat gifts and your Longhorn Excellence gift.
Baseball Parking Limits
• $200 - $9,999: 1 parking permit
• $10,000 - $24,999: 2 parking permits
• $25,000+: 3 parking permit s
Softball
4 Pur chase Softball season tickets.
4 The number o f permits you may purchase are based upon your FB seat gifts (excluding suites), BS seat gifts, and your Longhorn Excellence gift.
Softball Parking Limits
• $200 - $9,999: 1 parking permit
• $10,000 - $24,999: 2 parking permits
• $25,000+: 3 parking permit s
Subject to change based on availability.
STUDENT MEMBERSHIPS & YOUNG ALUMNI
Student Memberships
• Current students can purchase a Longhorn Foundation Student Membership for $100 when they sign up for the Big Ticket.
• Longhorn Foundation Student Memberships are limited to the first 6,000 Big Ticket Holders who purchase a student membership.
Annual Benefits Include:
• Texas Football guaranteed ticket
> This gives you early access to claim your mobile student tickets to home football games prior to other Big Ticket Holders.
> In order to guarantee your ticket, you must claim your ticket during the Longhorn Foundation priority claim period.
• Priority seating allocation for the All State Red River Rivalry game vs Oklahoma.
• Postseason priority for ticket request and allocation.
Young Alumni Program
• New Young Alumni Program members will be eligible to purchase a max of two season tickets with a 20% discount (for both required football seat gift and season ticket price) in determined seating selections during the on-sale period.
• Season ticket inventory will be determined annually and will consist of available inventory in Tier 2, Tier 3 and Tier 4 seat locations.
• Only graduates within the last year will be eligible to join.
• Early priority access will be provided to graduating Longhorn Foundation Student Members.
• If an individual opts out of the Young Alumni Program, they will not be eligible to re-enter the program at a later date.
TEXAS ONE FUND
• Beginning Aug. 26, 2024, all contributions made to Texas One Fund will accrue Loyalty Points.
• Visit TexasOneFund.org to learn more about supporting NIL for Texas student-athletes.
• To receive Loyalty Points for gifts to Texas One Fund, you must be a current Longhorn Foundation member.
• Loyalty Points earned for gifts to Texas One Fund will be reflected in your Texas Athletics account monthly. Donations to Texas One Fund will earn 5 points per $100.
• Please note that only donations made to T Fund and not sponsorships are eligible for Loyalty Points accrual. At the time of your donation to Texas One Fund, please ensure you “opt in” to receive Loyalty Points.
• Donations made to Texas One Fund do not affect your Longhorn Foundation Membership level.
• A full FAQ on Loyalty Points for donations made to Texas One Fund is available.
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FAQs
Charlotte
Chavatipon
Women’s Tennis
Major: Applied
Movement Science
Why does Texas Athletics need private support?
Texas Athletics is entirely self-supporting, meaning that all private donations directly benefit the needs of student-athletes, coaches, and staff. There is no state funding or support from student fees allocated to the Athletics Department. By donating to the Longhorn Foundation, loyal alumni, fans, and friends can provide financial support to Texas Athletics with the option of receiving tax benefits. Contributions to the Longhorn Foundation benefit student-athletes in every sports program by providing scholarships, maintaining and constructing facilities, and funding programs that enhance academic, athletic, and life skills. Private donations allow Texas Athletics to improve its standing in both athletics and academics and are vital to the success of our programs.
How much do I have to donate to become a member of the Longhorn Foundation? for more information on how to become a member.
What are loyalty points and what do they do? for more information on loyalty points.
What is an annual fund gift and how is it used?
Your total annual fund gift consists of two gift designations that determine your membership level and benefits. These are your seat-related gifts (season tickets) and gifts supporting Longhorn Excellence (non-seat related gifts). Texas Athletics uses donations to the annual fund to fund many essential athletic resources such as education, nutrition, recruiting, travel, sports medicine, facilities improvement and
What is the difference between a seat-related gift and a Longhorn Excellence gift? for information regarding the difference between a seat-related gift and a Longhorn
What is DDLT and what makes it different from the other membership levels? to find out more information about DDLT.
Can a current student join the Longhorn Foundation?
Yes, current students can join the Longhorn Foundation. Refer to page 23 for more information.
Meet the LONGHORN FOUNDATION STAFF
Exec. Senior Assoc. AD, Longhorn Foundation
Brett
Director of Development, Leadership Giving
Senior Assoc. AD, Special Events, Suites and Hospitality
Joey
Director of Development, Leadership Giving
Alisha
Assoc. Director of Development, Leadership Giving
Pat
Assoc. Director of Development, Leadership Giving
Tanner
Andrew Hamor
Bell
Mitchell Mai Asst. Director of Development, Annual Fund
Darlene Camacho
Cutting
Jessica Robinson Asst. Director, Donor Relations
Kevin Collins Asst. AD, Annual Fund
Modaff
Karen Machacek Senior Manager, Special Events
Tommy Harmon Senior Director, Principal Gifts
Katie Cook Asst. Director, Development Operations
Tommy Beebe Coordinator, Development Communications
Carly Northup Senior Assoc. AD, Longhorn Foundation
Erves
James Tyng Asst. Director of Development, Leadership Giving
Summer Roberson Asst. AD, Suites and Hospitality
Sanders Assoc. Director of Development, Leadership Giving
Rob Colorado Asst. Manager, Event Operations
ImportantCOMPLIANCE INFORMATION
Boosters play a role in providing student-athletes with a positive experience through their enthusiastic efforts. They can support teams and athletics departments through donations of time and financial resources which help student-athletes succeed on and off the playing field.
What is a Booster?
Under NCAA rules, a representative of the institution’s athletics interests (“booster”) is any individual, independent agency, corporate entity or any other organization that has:
• Made any type of contribution to the Texas Athletics Department or athletics booster organization. This includes providing a donation in order to obtain season tickets
• Joined a Texas booster club or any sport-specific support group
• Provided benefits to a prospective or enrolled student-athlete
• Participated as a varsity athlete at the University of Texas at Austin
• Is the parent or legal guardian of an enrolled student-athlete
• Promoted the T program in any way.
Once an individual is identified as a booster, they retain that identity forever.
As a Booster you CANNOT
• Participate in the recruitment process for Texas prospective student-athletes, including making contact or communicating with a prospect (9th grade and above/7th grade for men’s basketball and softball)
• Provide a prospective or current student-athlete and/or families with an extra benefit (i.e. any gift or arrangement provided to a student-athlete, prospect, and/or their families that is not available to the general student population). Examples of extra benefits are loans, money, co-signing a note, use of an automobile, tickets, clothing, use of a credit card, meals, etc.
• Serve as a “sponsor” for a student-athlete or prospect or their family
It is permissible for a booster to employ a studentathlete as long as they are paid the going rate for work actually performed. Contact the Compliance Office for pre-approval before beginning employement.
Ask Before You Act
As a member of the NCAA, the University of Texas at Austin is responsible for the actions of its coaches, student-athletes, faculty and staff, alumni, donors, boosters and friends. Boosters involved in NCAA violations may lose benefits and privileges associated with the athletic program (e.g. ticket privileges or priority seating).
Always
remember
to ASK BEFORE YOU ACT.
Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL)
The NCAA recently adopted updated rules and regulations which granted student-athletes the ability to receive compensation from sources outside their institution for the use of their name, image, and likeness (NIL). Texas student-athletes may now earn compensation from sources outside of UT Austin as a result of NIL rule changes - subject to institutional policies and applicable state law.
Texas boosters may participate in NIL activities involving student- athletes, provided they adhere to NCAA extra benefit legislation. NCAA pay-for-play and extra benefit rules to continue to apply in the NIL environment. Therefore, student-athletes may not receive compensation or accept a promise of compensation for participation in their sport (e.g., may not receive compensation unrelated to a legitimate NIL or employment activity). Prior to engaging in any NIL activity with a current Texas student-athlete, you must notify the Texas Athletics Compliance office your intention to do so.
Note: As states by the NCAA, third-party NIL groups or businesses often referred to as “collectives” and those individuals associated with them, are defined as Boosters. As such collectives or those associated with collectives cannot be involved in the recruiting process of prospective student-athletes. Boosters also cannot guarantee NIL deals for prospective student-athletes or use them as a recruiting inducement. Texas Athletics staff and coaches cannot be involved in any aspect of a collective’s operation, nor can they be involved in securing NIL deals for current or prospective studentathletes. For questions regarding NCAA compliance, please reach out to the Texas Athletics Compliance Office at (512) 471-7285 or compliance@athletics. utexas.edu
