2025 Donor Guidebook_Final2_digital by LonghornFoundation

MEMBERSHIP

LONGHORN FAMILY,

What a time it is to be a Texas Longhorn! In our second 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 four times in the last five years and secured the Capital One Cup as the most successful women’s sports program three times in the last four 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, 116 Texas student-athletes 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 500 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!

Chris Del Conte Vice President and Folger Family Athletics Director

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... the combined support of Longhorns everywhere means that a United Texas is a reckoning.

WHAT IS THE LONGHORN FOUNDATION?

to the annual fund, with more than $19 million being 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.

“Because of Longhorn Foundation donors, I have access to the tools that will help me on the court and in the classroom.

“– Simeon Wilcher, Men’s Basketball Major: Physical Culture & Sports

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Longhorn Foundation Members

$50 can fuel a student-athlete for one day.

$4,553 provides a full year of academic support to a student-athlete.

$1,947 covers a month of team travel.

$752 provides a student-athlete one month of proper care and recovery with sports medicine.

$835 gives a student-athlete a full year of student-athlete development opportunities.

WHY GIVE?

become essential. The Longhorn Foundation relies on the generosity of donors to fund these opportunities and sustain championship-level success. Every membership and every gift directly supports the dreams of our student-athletes—opening doors to an exceptional education, invaluable life lessons, and a future beyond the game. The return on this investment reaches far beyond the Forty Acres, as Longhorn student-athletes go on to lead, serve, and make a lasting impact on the world. After all, what starts here changes the world.

“ Longhorn Foundation members help produce National Champions and prepared graduates. Their support helps us succeed in the classroom, on the field, and beyond!

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– Teagan Kavan, 2025 National Champion

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Seat-Related Gifts

Longhorn Excellence Gifts

JOIN NOW:

1. Go to TexasLonghorns.com/Donate

2. Select giving designation

3. Enter the amount you would like to donate 4. Fill out Donor Information and Submit

5. Enjoy your benefits and impact as a Longhorn Foundation member!

minimum annual gift of $50 is required to become a Longhorn Foundation Member.

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 (TX/OU game)

4 Seat allocation for footballaway and post-season games for all sports

IMPORTANT DATES

Deadlines and dates are subject to change

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+ 5 Points per $100 donation for Longhorn Excellence Gifts (non-seat related), Capital Gifts, Endowment Gifts

+ 3 Points per $100 donation for all gifts and donations received from 1986-2014

+ 2 Points per $100 for annual seat-related gifts

+ 1 Point per season ticket account for all ticketed sports since 1987

BB Seat Selection

SB Seat Selection

FB Renewals

FB Renewal Deadline

FB Seat Selection

FB TX/OU + Away Game Requests

MBB Renewals

Fiscal Year Begins

FB TX/OU + Away Game Request Deadline

VB Renewals

FB TX/OU Seat Selection WBB Renewals

Seat Selections: MBB, WBB, VB

UT Fiscal Year Begins

BB Renewals

FB Postseason Requests

SB Renewals

EOY Tax Deadline

FB Postseason

Loyalty Point Lock

WHAT BENEFITS ARE

* Certain benefits activate with purchase of season tickets. Ticket Priority Limits could be subject to change based

Loyalty Points rank order.

^ CFP First Round—home or away—details to be determined at a later date (based on location). ˜ If availability remains after priority allocation, tickets will be made available based on Loyalty Points ranking. # Further details and invitations to be arranged and communicated by the Longhorn Foundation.

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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 2026 Texas Football Waitlist. Fans must be Longhorn Foundation donors, so he would need to make a gift by the football season ticket deadline (March 5, 2026) 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 CFP tickets. He would need to make a gift to Longhorn Excellence that totals $1,500 in combination with his previous donations.

Becoming Eligible for Parking

Smokey is interested in becoming eligible to purchase a parking pass to go along with her football season tickets. To do this, she would need to ensure that the amount for her football seat gifts and Longhorn Excellence gifts total more than $250 to have the chance to purchase one pass.

Questions?

Don’t hesitate to reach out to us at 512.471.4439 or <lf@utexas.edu>.

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 Texas 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. DDLT members are invited to exclusive events, bi-yearly DDLT weekend functions, away game opportunities, and more!

“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, Lois & Richard Folger Athletics Director

A FEW DONOR SCENARIOS . . .

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

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 5, 2026.

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 500+ Texas studentathletes 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 receive exclusive engagement opportunities with Texas student-athletes, coaches, and staff. 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

Endowments

• Endowment gifts connect you to Texas Athletics, our student-athletes and their education in significant and powerful ways.

Longhorn Excellence

• Types of Endowments include: Scholarship, Program and Head Coach

• Designation of the annual fund that supports student-athletes across their greatest areas of need.

Texas Athletics Capital Support

• Transform and re-imagine 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

• All gifts are 100% tax deductible

• 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 student-athletes 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 membership 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

New Season Ticket Holders

PURCHASE NEW / 2026 FOOTBALL WAITLIST

Texas Longhorns Football fans interested in purchasing season tickets must join the 2026 Texas Football waitlist. There is no ticket pre-payment required, but fans must be 2026 Longhorn Foundation donors 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 OR 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.

*The deadline to join the Texas Football waitlist or renew your current season tickets is March 5, 2026.

FOOTBALL SEASON TICKETS

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

2026 Away Games:

TX/OU & Away Games

Longhorn Foundation members at the Icon level ($500+) 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

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FOOTBALL SEAT MAP

FOOTBALL PARKING MAP

More information around the 2026 Texas Football parking map will be shared later this Spring.

PREMIUM SEATING & HOSPITALITY

UFCU Field Club

Sylvie and Gary Crum Touchdown Club

Myers-Dodds Legacy Club

Longhorn Lounge

Centennial Room

Tito’s Texas Club

Ricoh Stadium Club Suites Terrace Club

SEASON TICKETS

Softball

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Softball

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Women’s Basketball

Madison Booker

Women’s Basketball

Major: Health Promotion & Behavioral Sciences

Men’s Basketball

Matas Vokietaitis

Men’s Basketball

Major: Physical Culture & Sports

Volleyball

Cari Spears Volleyball

Major: Phsical Culture & Sports

Adrian Rodriguez Baseball

Major: Exercise Science

SEASON PARKING

How do I become eligible for a season parking permit?

Football

4 Purchase Football season tickets.

4 The number or permits you may purchase are based upon your combined total of FB seat gifts (excluding suites) and your Longhorn Excellence gift.

Football Parking Limits

• $250 - $9,999: 1 parking permit

• $10,000 - $24,999: 2 parking permits

• $25,000+: 3 parking permits

Volleyball

4 Purchase Volleyball season tickets.

4 Parking available for purchase during renewals.

4 The number of permits you may purchase are based upon your VB courtside gift and your Longhorn Excellence gift.

Volleyball Parking Limits (Guaranteed)

• $250 - $9,999: 1 parking permit

• $10,000 - $24,999: 2 parking permits

• $25,000+: 3 parking permits

Men’s Basketball

4 Purchase Men’s Basketball season tickets.

4 Germania (Courtside and Establishment Club) and Loge season ticket holders

May purchase one permit in the Manor Garage per four tickets in these areas

4 Dell/Indeed & East/West Reserved season ticket holders

May 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

• $250 - $9,999: 1 parking permit

• $10,000 - $24,999: 2 parking permits

• $25,000+: 3 parking permits

Women’s Basketball

4 Purchase Women’s Basketball season tickets.

4 The number of 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

• $250 - $9,999: 1 parking permit

• $10,000 - $24,999: 2 parking permits

• $25,000+: 3 parking permits

Baseball

4 Purchase Baseball season tickets.

4 The number of permits you may purchase are based upon your combined total of BB seat gifts and your Longhorn Excellence gift.

Baseball Parking Limits

• $250 - $9,999: 1 parking permit

• $10,000 - $24,999: 2 parking permits

• $25,000+: 3 parking permits

Softball

4 Purchase Softball season tickets.

4 The number of permits you may purchase are based upon your total Longhorn Excellence gifts.

Softball Parking Limits

• $250 - $9,999: 1 parking permit

• $10,000 - $24,999: 2 parking permits

• $25,000+: 3 parking permits

Please Note: Parking passes are requested during seat and parking selection processes and allocated in Loyalty Points rank order. Parking is not guaranteed with the purchase of season tickets. Limits are subject to change based on availability.

STUDENT MEMBERSHIPS & YOUNG ALUMNI

Student Memberships

• The Longhorn Foundation Student Membership is available for purchase each summer after the Big Ticket is purchased.

• 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.

FAQ s

Why does Texas Athletics need private support?

Texas Athletics is entirely self-supporting, meaning that all private donations directly benefit the needs of studentathletes, 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 studentathletes 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?

Refer to page 8 for more information on how to become a member.

What are loyalty points and what do they do?

Refer to page 9 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 student-athlete development.

What is the difference between a seat-related gift and a Longhorn Excellence gift?

Refer to page 8 for information regarding the difference between a seat-related gift and a Longhorn Excellence gift.

What is DDLT and what makes it different from the other membership levels?

Refer to pages 12-13 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.

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IMPORTANT COMPLIANCE INFORMATION

Boosters play a role in providing studentathletes 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 Texas Athletics program in any way.

As a Booster you CANNOT

• Participate in the recruitment process for Texas prospective studentathletes, 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 studentathlete, 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 studentathlete or prospect or their family It is permissible for a booster to employ a student-athlete 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

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, studentathletes 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.

Once an individual is identified as a booster, they retain that identity forever.

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

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 student-athletes. For questions regarding NCAA compliance, please reach out to the Texas Athletics Compliance Office at (512) 471-7285 or compliance@athletics.utexas.edu