2026-2027 Bruin Club Membership Guide

A MESSAGE FROM SCOTT CORLEY

Fellow Bruins,

What a year it has been for the Bruins! As Belmont wraps up its fourth year in the Missouri Valley Conference, I feel more confident in our position as members of the Valley than ever before. As is customary in our industry, college athletics never fails to produce highs and lows as our story unfolds each year. I’m exceedingly proud of the work our student-athletes, coaches and administration put in each day to help write that year-long story. We’ve hoisted championship trophies, fought through adversity, navigated change, welcomed former legends home, and ultimately celebrated a strong year of progress as Bruins.

With any year in college athletics, there are challenges and obstacles to overcome. Coach and roster attrition, as well as the seemingly unending need for new revenue, can be unnerving. But Belmont has never been an institution to back down from a fight. And while the task at hand is a daunting one, it’s one we

are prepared to take on and one we intend to win…because a true Bruin is never out of the fight. And that’s the attitude we bring to the field, to the classroom, and to the office each day at Belmont. One that refuses to quit.

I want to express my sincere gratitude for your unwavering commitment to Belmont Athletics. In a time that has tested all of us — our studentathletes, coaches, and the broader university community — your support has remained constant and deeply meaningful. Whether through your financial contributions, your presence at games, or your encouragement from afar, you have played a vital role in sustaining the spirit and strength of our programs.

Despite the challenges facing our industry, I’m excited about our future. I hope you take time to read through this guide, making a point to appreciate the dedication and sacrifice it has taken for our student-athletes and coaches to earn the

accolades and accomplishments laid out in the pages ahead. Lastly, I hope it makes you even more proud to be a Bruin. I know I am…now, more than ever! Go Bruins!

Scott Corley

Vice President & Director of Athletics

BRUIN CLUB (ANNUAL GIVING)

100% of all gifts at the Athletic Director’s discretion

• Operational and facility maintenance support

• Gifts receive Bruin Club membership-level credit

• Season tickets, parking, post-season ticket access

BETTY WISEMAN MISSION FUND

• 100% student-athlete mission trip support

• Gifts do not receive Bruin Club membership-level credit

SPORT-SPECIFIC GIFTS

• Gifts directly supporting a specific sport program

• 100% sport-specific operational fund support

• Gifts receive Bruin Club membership-level credit

• Season tickets, parking, post-season ticket access

MAJOR GIFTS

• Athletic Excellence Initiative ($50,000 and up)

• Athletic Scholarship Endowment ($50,000 and up)

• Capital Project Naming Opportunities ($25,000 and up)

• Pledges to Facilities

• Planned Giving ($50,000 and up)

WHAT IS THE

The Bruin Club is the official annual fundraising organization for Belmont Athletics, directly supporting all student-athletes and their programs.

Contributions to the Bruin Club help increase athletics scholarships and provide program enhancements critical to the growing demands of competition at a higher level. Your support helps Belmont recruit, educate, and develop exceptional student-athletes who exemplify service, character, academic excellence, and competitive success, both on and off the field.

Belmont Athletics is proud to be celebrating its 75th season this upcoming school year! Stay tuned for how you can help us celebrate the people, memories, and evolution of Belmont Athletics from 1952 to 2027.

20262027 BRUINCLUBCALENDAR

BRUIN CLUB OLF CLASSIC

Join your fellow Bruin Club members, alumni, parents, and friends for the annual Bruin Club Golf Classic presented by Enterprise Solutions. This year’s tournament will host 32 teams and a silent auction. All golfers will receive breakfast, exclusive Belmont Bruins adidas gear, and an invitation to a post-tournament awards reception with a catered lunch featuring our silent auction. Last year’s tournament sold out quickly, so reserve your spot today!

Reach out to the contact below or scan the QR code to reserve your spot!

ANNA SPELLER

Development Coordinator anna.speller@belmont.edu 615-460-8733

Sponsorships with foursomes included are available at:

$2,500 Driving Range Sponsor

$2,500 Golf Cart Sponsor

$2,500 Breakfast Sponsor

$2,500 Par 3 Challenge Sponsor

$2,500 Gift Sponsor

$5,000 Lunch Sponsor

$10,000 Co-Presenting Sponsor

Introducing

NewBruinintheDen EVAN BRADDS

MEN’S BASKETBALL

On March 19, 2026, Evan Bradds was named the 11th head coach of the Belmont Men’s Basketball program. Bradds played basketball at Belmont under Head Coach Rick Byrd from 2013-2017 where he won back-to-back OVC Player of the Year awards and became Belmont’s all-time scoring leader in the NCAA DI era. Bradds is among the greatest players in Belmont University and Ohio Valley Conference history, and he previously served as an assistant coach for the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament’s No. 1 overall seed, Duke, where he acted primarily as the team’s offensive coordinator, leading them to the 2026 Elite Eight and helped develop a litany of future NBA talent including the 2026 National Player of the Year, Cameron Boozer. He also spent time as an assistant coach in the NBA, working with the Utah Jazz for three years and the Boston Celtics for five years where he worked closely with Brad Stevens.

“Becoming the next head coach at Belmont — a university and program that has played such a huge role in my life — is truly surreal,” Bradds said. “Belmont is a special place, and I am grateful to have the opportunity to return and lead our men’s basketball program. I would like to thank Dr. Greg Jones and Scott Corley for the confidence and trust they have shown me. I would also like to thank Coach Byrd and my former teammates for playing a big part in making this dream a reality. It means the world to me and my family, and we can’t wait to get started. Go Bruins!”

PLATINUM BRUINS TRIP

We are excited to continue the “Platinum Bruins” trip tradition by offering this exclusive experience for donors at the $10,000 annual level and above. This opportunity allows participants to travel with our men’s basketball program to an upcoming away game this season and includes unique opportunities to interact with the team and new Head Coach Evan Bradds.

Last year’s trip featured an incredible visit to Charleston, South Carolina, where Belmont supporters watched the Bruins defeat the College of Charleston Cougars, 96–73.

Each trip includes travel with the team, lodging at the team hotel, and the opportunity to attend practice, shootarounds, and film breakdown sessions. The experience also features a private dinner with the Belmont men’s basketball team coaching staff, and athletics administration. Previous destinations and opponents have included the University of Richmond (Richmond), the University of Arizona (Tucson), LSU (Baton Rouge), and UCLA (Los Angeles).

Location and dates of the 2026 Platinum Bruins

BENEFITS CHART

ACCESS TO THE VINCE GILL ROOM BEGINS AT $1,500 ANNUALLY

VINCE GILL ROOM

The Vince Gill Room is available to Bruin Club members at the Bronze Bruin level ($1,500 annually) and above for all men’s and women’s basketball home games. Members receive game day access to the Vince Gill Room (gifts to the Betty Wiseman

Mission Fund do not qualify for Bruin Club benefits). Vince Gill Room access includes a pregame meal, snacks, bottled water, soft drinks, and a pregame address with opponent insights from either Men’s Basketball Head Coach Evan Bradds or Women’s Basketball

Head Coach Bart Brooks. The Vince Gill Room opens one hour prior to tip-off and reopens at halftime. Members who donate $2,500 or more annually also receive a premium parking pass valid for all basketball games.

ATHLETIC EXCELLENCE INITIATIVE

Belmont’s Athletic Excellence Initiative fund continues to serve as the primary vehicle for high-level, unrestricted giving to Belmont Athletics.

Upon its creation in July 2022 as Belmont joined the Missouri Valley Conference, the Athletic Excellence Initiative received more than $7 million in support to help assist with the increased financial commitments associated with Belmont’s transition to the Valley over a five-year period.

With Belmont now firmly entrenched as a marquee member of the MVC, the fund continues to be utilized to enhance the studentathlete experience at Belmont. Last year, with student-athlete revenue sharing coming in-

ROSTER MANAGEMENT

ENHANCED MEAL AND EQUIPMENT BUDGET

TRAVEL ACCOMMODATIONS

Ability to offer more travel-friendly accommodations for all sports including:

• Taking flights to more contests

• Chartering flights when needed

• Adding extra hotel stays as needed

INTERNATIONAL TRIPS

house, Belmont was proactive in securing a second round of fundraising efforts to enhance the fund.

Still more is needed as we strive to be the leading mid-major athletic program in the country, helping to provide our studentathletes a premier educational, spiritual, and athletic experience while consistently competing at the highest national level.

Commitments to the Athletic Excellence Initiative begin at $50,000 and may be paid over five years. Interested parties may contact:

RUSSELL GRIMM

Executive

Director

of the Bruin Club

russell.grimm@belmont.edu 615-560-5668

The NCAA allows men’s and women’s basketball teams the opportunity to take one international trip every four summers.

WBB SCHEDULING

Play in a multi-team tournament event each year. Events require an entrance fee and travel expenses.

MBB SCHEDULING

Offer guaranteed financial payments to schools for more home games, including hosting a multi-team tournament at Belmont.

We must increase our philanthropic aspirations in strategic areas that are critical components of athletic success and student-athlete development. As such, Belmont Athletics seeks highly motivated individuals to help take our athletic programs and student-athletes to unprecedented heights as we continue to grow the Athletic Excellence Initiative fund.

2025-26 PHILANTHROPIC IMPACT

We are excited to announce another successful fiscal year, which saw us raise $3,098,635 in support of Belmont Athletics (Belmont reports dollars raised, which reflects all new gifts and pledges). The standard for excellence at Belmont continues to be elevated thanks in large part to individuals and families like yours who go the extra mile to provide for Belmont’s student-athletes. We cannot say thank you loud or often enough. Our ultimate goal is to eclipse $5 million annually to Belmont Athletics by 2028, with more than 1,000 annual Bruin Club members.

• Cash/check

• Online at BelmontBruinClub.com

• Gifts-in-kind

• Transfer of securities

• Bequest or beneficiary designation

• Gifts of tangible property such as real estate

• Belmont Employee Payroll Deduction

• Major gifts

GIVING PRIORITIES

In addition to providing annual giving support through the Bruin Club, donors may opt to give to a specific sport or endow their own scholarship to benefit a specific team. All gifts to these areas accrue Bruin Club benefits. Donors may choose to make a gift to any of the following teams:

• MEN’S & WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD AND CROSS COUNTRY

• VOLLEYBALL

• STUNT

&

• MEN’S & WOMEN’S TENNIS

ENDOWED ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS

The largest expense any athletic department incurs is the cost of scholarships for deserving student-athletes. Belmont Athletics supports 135 scholarships annually. Our long-term goal is to endow as much of this cost as possible. The minimum gift to establish a named endowment is $50,000, payable over one to five years. Visit BelmontBruinClub.com for more information.

SUCCESS RATE BY

DEPARTMENTAL GPA GRADUATION

3.52 97% 18% 80% 60% 22 57

STUDENT-ATHLETES WHO EARNED 4.0 GPA

SOFTBALL

Regular Season and Tournament

Women’s Golf

CONSECUTIVE SEMESTERS WITH A DEPARTMENTAL GPA OF 3.0+

STUDENT-ATHLETES WITH A 3.0+ GPA

OF STUDENTS EARNING A DEANS LIST HONOR (3.5+ GPA)

ACADEMIC ALL-CONFERENCE AWARD RECIPIENTS

FIRST TEAM: 8

SECOND TEAM: 4

THIRD TEAM: 2 SLOANE BIDDLE

CARLOTA SALAGO GARCIA

Heptathalon Champion

MAYA JOHNSON

Softball

SLOANE BIDDLE

Women’s Golf

LAUREN DAVIS

Women’s Golf

ANDREW HAMMEL

Men’s Cross Country

CHRIS HARPUM

Men’s Golf

CHLOE TARKANY

Women’s Golf

A NEW BRUIN LEGEND EMERGES

Softball pitcher Maya Johnson represents the very best of what it means to be a Belmont student-athlete. Throughout her remarkable career, Johnson overcame significant adversity, including health challenges related to lupus. In her four years at Belmont, she became one of the most decorated studentathletes in school history while also excelling academically, earning MVC Scholar-Athlete of the Year honors in back-toback seasons. Johnson also helped lead Belmont Softball to unprecedented team success, including the program’s first MVC Tournament Championships in 2025 and 2026 and its first MVC Regular Season Championship in 2026. She guided the Bruins to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in program history and helped Belmont earn its first NCAA Tournament victories in both 2025 and 2026. In 2026, she played a pivotal role in securing the first two ranked victories in program history over #15 Georgia and #18 Mississippi State, throwing complete games in both historic wins.

JOHNSON’S HISTORIC 2026

SENIOR SEASON INCLUDED:

• 397 strikeouts (1st in NCAA)

• 18 weekly and monthly awards

• 31 complete games (1st in NCAA)

• 15 shutouts (1st in NCAA)

• 0.78 ERA (1st in NCAA)

• NFCA All-American

• MVC Pitcher of the Year

• All-MVC First Team

• MVC Tournament MVP

• Selected third overall in the AUSL Draft, becoming the only mid-major player ever drafted into the league

• Softball America’s Pitcher of the Year

BETTY WISEMAN MISSION FUND

Thanks to the generous support of donors to the Betty Wiseman Mission Fund, Belmont Athletics was able to host their biggest mission trip ever taken! These amazing trips — led by Dr. Ryan Neises, Director of Student-Athlete Formation – make lasting impacts on our student-athletes,

coaches, and staff, helping them grow both personally and spiritually. Over spring break, we hosted 32 participants from women’s soccer, volleyball, men’s soccer, and track & field on a trip back to Costa Rica. This marks the fourth time that Belmont has worked with Young Life Costa Rica.

During their time in Costa Rica, the group worked on projects around the Young Life property, helped with relational ministry across the country, and participated in a soccer tournament that gathered kids to play and connect.

TEAM IMPACT SHOP WITH THE BRUINS TAK PAK

In conjunction with the NCAA’s Civic Engagement Day, Belmont Athletics partnered with the Tennessee Alliance for Kids to host a TAK PAK Party, where student-athletes, coaches, and staff packed backpacks with essential items for children in the Nashville community.

This winter, Belmont’s men’s and women’s basketball teams partnered with Black Lemonade to spread Christmas cheer to 30 Nashville-area children, giving them time with student-athletes and the opportunity to shop for gifts for themselves and their families.

Belmont’s volleyball, cheerleading, and men’s tennis teams partnered with Team IMPACT this past school year. Team IMPACT matches children who are facing serious illnesses and disabilities with college sports teams to create a long-term and life-changing experience for all involved.

BRUINS IN THE COMMUNITY

23 $244,911

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS SERVED

ECONOMIC IMPACT

NATIONAL DI RANKING IN COMMUNITY SERVICE

6,777

29 #3 3

AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURS SERVED PER STUDENT-ATHLETE

96%

TOTAL HOURS SERVED % OF STUDENTATHLETES WHO SERVED THIS YEAR

CONSECUTIVE YEARS OF TOP 4 NATIONAL RANKING

TICKET INFORMATION

SINGLE GAME TICKETS

MEN’S AND WOMEN’S GAMES

$15 adult* / $10 youth* (ages 3-17)

No tickets are required for youth ages 2 and under.

GROUP TICKETS

MEN’S AND WOMEN’S GAMES

$10 adult* / $10 youth* (ages 3-17)

Minimum of 10 tickets must be purchased for the group rate

SEASON TICKETS

$199 regular price* / $50-$100 Belmont Young Alumni*

FLEX PACK

$99 10-ticket credit voucher* /

$139 20-ticket credit voucher*

*plus fees

Tickets must be purchased in advance to receive the group rate discount. Tickets will not be available for purchase at the discounted rate on the day of the game. To inquire, please call 615.460.BALL or email tickets@belmont.edu.

Young Alumni are defined as those who have graduated within the past 10 years and are under 33 years old. To redeem your Young Alumni discount, call or text 615.460.BALL or email tickets@belmont.edu. If paying by check, please write separate checks for your Bruin Club gift and season tickets. Both may be issued to Belmont University.

Flex Pack vouchers are good for any home game in any combination at a fraction of the cost of a full-price adult ticket. We are now fully mobile for Flex Pack redemption! Ask us how to take advantage. Tickets are subject to availability.

INFORMATION

CONTACT INFORMATION

BELMONT UNIVERSITY

Curb Event Center Ticket Office

2002 Belmont Blvd.

Nashville, TN 37212

PHONE 615.460.BALL

EMAIL tickets@belmont.edu

PAYMENT OPTIONS Cash, check,

Mastercard, Visa, Discover & American Express

TICKET OFFICE HOURS OF OPERATION

MONDAY – FRIDAY 9AM – 4:30PM SATURDAY & SUNDAY CLOSED

Day of Event: Ticket Office opens two hours prior to event time and closes after halftime. GENERAL WILL-CALL is located at the Ticket Office in the East Rotunda in the Curb Event Center. General will-call is open 90 minutes prior to game time and remains open through halftime.

SEASON TICKET HOLDER LOYALTY PROGRAM

LEVEL 1 Attend 15 or more home games:

Eligible to be entered in drawing of complimentary Arch Madness & MVC WBB Tournament Ticket Book. Three winners will be selected.

LEVEL 2 Attend 20 or more home games:

Receive an exclusive Belmont Basketball adidas apparel gift.

LEVEL 3 Attend 25 or more home games:

Receive a premium Belmont Basketball gift.

CRITERIA

Attendance at any MBB or WBB home game counts towards loyalty program. To be eligible, 50% of tickets in your account must be scanned per game to qualify.

LEVEL 2 & LEVEL 3: 1 PER ACCOUNT

SEATING

“THE BEST SEATS IN THE HOUSE!”

Don’t miss your chance to sit “Curbside” for Belmont Basketball in the most coveted seats in the Curb Event Center. These seats put you closer to the action than ever before! “Curbside” seats require an annual donation of $1,000 per seat, plus the cost of season tickets ($199/per). Seats include complimentary pregame beverage and popcorn service as well as pregame and halftime access to the Vince Gill Room.

SUITES

In addition to our “Curbside” seats, another premium seating option in the Curb Event Center is our eight luxury suites. Recently, Belmont renovated these suites by adding new carpet, leather seats, granite countertops, shelves, hidden refrigerators, furniture, and much more! The suites in Curb have four different designs and sizes. As a result, the annual commitment per suite varies based on the room’s setup. Suites include tickets for 6-14 people (depending on size), complimentary soda, water, popcorn, candy, and other snacks, as well as the ability to order from a diverse catering menu! Suites are sold on a season-long basis.

While all “Curbside” seats and suites are currently committed, if you are interested in premium seating, please contact:

RUSSELL GRIMM

Executive Director of the Bruin Club

russell.grimm@belmont.edu

615-560-5668

HEAD COACHES

BRADDS

BART BROOKS

HEAD COACH SEARCH UNDERWAY

LAURA MATTHEWS

FRITZ ROSENBERG

Belmont Athletics announced on September 10, 2025, the addition of STUNT as its NCAA-sponsored varsity sport, marking the University’s first new sport in more than 25 years. STUNT is a head-to-head competition that highlights the athleticism, precision, and technical skill of cheer. Competitions are structured into four quarters, with teams performing short routines in four categories: partner stunts, pyramids and tosses, jumps and tumbling, and a team routine.

On November 5, 2025, Jessica Woody was announced as the first head coach for Belmont STUNT. Jessica has been serving as the head coach of Belmont cheerleading since August of 2023, leading Belmont to two top 10 finishes. Prior to Belmont, Jessica helped revolutionize the UT Martin Skyhawk cheer program and start the Skyhawk dance team. She has more than two decades of competitive cheerleading experience including her own cheerleading career at Martin Methodist College. Jessica is excited to start this new era of Belmont STUNT and looks forward to what she and her team can do!

STUNT will launch as a spring sport in 2027 and is expected to carry a roster of 20–30 student-athletes. As one of the fastest-growing women’s sports in the United States, STUNT expands competitive opportunities while continuing Belmont’s commitment to excellence and growth in athletics.

STUNT JESSICAWOODY

NEW BRUIN

PAIGE RUGAARD

CHEERLEADING

On February 10, 2026, Belmont announced Paige Rugaard as its new head cheerleading coach. She succeeds Jessica Woody, who was named Belmont head STUNT coach in November.

“I am beyond excited and honored to be the new head cheer coach at Belmont,” Paige said. “I am grateful for the work of both coaches who preceded me, who poured into this program and am excited to build upon that foundation. Go Bruins!”

Paige has served as assistant cheer coach at Belmont since 2023. The Morton, Illinois, native was a three-year letter winner on the Belmont cheer team, including representing the Bruin program in men’s and women’s basketball postseason appearances, Bruin Club Golf Classic, and Missouri Valley Conference introductory press conference.

BRUIN CLUB STAFF

ANNA SPELLER

DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

Anna Speller is a Development Coordinator for the Bruin Club.

She joined the Bruin Club full-time in 2025 with a focus on events and stewardship after serving as a Graduate Assistant. Speller earned her Master of Sport Administration from Belmont University in 2026.

Speller graduated from Southeast Missouri State University in 2024 where she was a four-year letter winner as a member of the gymnastics team. She graduated with a B.S. in Corporate Communications and minors in Sport Management and Spanish. At SEMO, she interned with the Redhawks Club where she assisted with football and basketball game day hospitality and was an integral part of their major fundraising events.

RUSSELL GRIMM

EXECUTIVE

DIRECTOR OF THE BRUIN CLUB

Russell Grimm was promoted to Executive Director of the Bruin Club in May 2022. Hired as Director of Athletic Fundraising in 2016, Grimm has spearheaded a 1,700% increase in giving to athletics and a 300% increase in annual fund giving over the last six years. Grimm oversees all aspects of Belmont University athletic development, including the Bruin Club, the Athletic Excellence Initiative, endowed athletic scholarships, the Betty Wiseman Mission Fund, facility projects, donor relations, hospitality, the Bruin Club Golf Classic, and other special events.

Grimm has led gift conversations resulting in over 100 major gifts to BU athletics and the creation of more than 25 new endowed scholarships. He previously served in athletic development roles at VCU, Boston College, and Michigan. Russell and his wife Erin live in Nashville with their three dogs, Jackson, Franklin, and Wyatt.

PIERCE SMITH

DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

Pierce Smith is a Development Coordinator with the Bruin Club and hails from nearby Old Hickory, Tennessee. He joined the Bruin Club full-time in 2025 with a focus on internal operations after serving one year as a Graduate Assistant. Smith earned his Master of Sport Administration from Belmont University in 2026.

Smith graduated from the University of Tennessee in 2024 with a B.S. in Sport Management. During his undergraduate tenure, he served as an intern with Tennessee’s athletic event management department, assisting with the planning, setup, and execution of athletic events, coordinating catering schedules, and serving as a liaison for game officials. Smith and his wife Alexia live in Nashville.

SPONSORSHIP

Belmont Athletics offers year-round advertising opportunities at athletic and campus events, providing partners the chance to support our student-athletes while reaching a wide audience of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community

members. Additional benefits include increased brand visibility, meaningful engagement at athletics events, and the opportunity to invest in and support the Nashville community.

For more information on becoming a Bruin Corporate Partner, please contact:

HUNTER DANIELS Director of Sales and Sponsorships hunter.daniels@belmont.edu

615-460-8027

F.A.Q.

WHY DOES THE BELMONT ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT NEED GIFTS TO THE BRUIN CLUB? The Bruin Club provides critical support to our student-athletes and coaches. It also allows Belmont to address the rising costs that are associated with a highly competitive Division I program. The support of our members allows our coaches and our teams to build and maintain successful sports programs.

Your support is an investment in the lives of each student-athlete who wears the Belmont uniform. Bruin Club gifts support updated training facilities and equipment, team travel, academic support programs, and other essential components required to support Belmont’s teams.

HOW DO I JOIN THE BRUIN CLUB?

You can join by returning the enclosed membership form or contacting Russell Grimm, Executive Director of the Bruin Club, at russell.grimm@belmont.edu or 615-460-5668. You can also make a gift by visiting BelmontBruinClub.com.

WHAT ARE THE DEADLINES FOR MY CONTRIBUTION? The Bruin Club operates on a fiscal year calendar, in line with the University calendar. Therefore, Bruin Club memberships begin June 1 and end May 31 of the following year. For gifts that accrue seating benefits for men’s and women’s basketball, contributions must be received before season tickets are purchased.

WHAT IS THE VINCE GILL ROOM? The Vince Gill Room serves as the main hospitality room for the Bruin Club. Located above the main concourse on the west side of the Curb Event Center, the Vince Gill Room overlooks the arena. It serves as a place for Bruin Club members who contribute $1,500 or more to enjoy hospitality privileges before tip-off and during halftime of men’s and women’s basketball games.

IS MY DONATION TO THE BRUIN CLUB TAX-DEDUCTIBLE? Yes and no. Belmont University is a 501(c)(3) tax-deductible organization. An acknowledgment letter will be sent to you upon receiving your gift and will serve as a receipt of your contribution. By law as of 1/1/2018, gifts that accrue seating benefits are NOT tax-deductible. However, if you elect to decline seating benefits, your gift may be 100% tax-deductible. As with any tax inquiry, you should consult with your tax advisor.

DOES MY BRUIN CLUB MEMBERSHIP ALLOW ME TO PURCHASE BASKETBALL SEASON TICKETS? You do not have to give to the Bruin Club to purchase basketball season tickets. However, if you are interested in sitting in the Bruin Club Sections (115 and 116) or enjoying the “Curbside” seats, a corresponding gift must be made. See the benefits chart (page 12) for details.

HOW IS MY MONEY USED? Your gift will contribute to the future success of our studentathletes. One hundred percent of your Bruin Club donation goes to support the greatest needs of Belmont’s Athletic Department, as determined by the Athletics Director on an annual basis. These priorities vary from year to year but are always focused on enhancing our program to benefit our student-athletes and coaches. We need your continued help and support more and more each year as Belmont student-athletes strive to achieve success on and off the field.

DO I HAVE TO GIVE $100 TO BE A BRUIN CLUB MEMBER? While we do accept and appreciate any and all financial contributions, your gift must meet the $100 minimum to receive Bruin Club membership benefits.

WHY MUST I CONTRIBUTE TO HAVE ACCESS TO THE VINCE GILL ROOM OR SIT IN THE DESIGNATED BRUIN CLUB SECTIONS? While we appreciate any and all financial contributions, we do require a minimum gift of $500 to purchase basketball season tickets in the Bruin Club Section. We require a minimum gift of $1,500 to visit the Vince Gill Room for the pregame meal, halftime snack service, and Chalk Talk. This is due to the cost of food and beverages served and the desire of the Bruin Club to ensure the benefits received at this contribution level are a commitment privilege.