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O f f i c e o f At h l e t i c s D e v e lo pm e n t U NIVE R SIT Y O F ILLIN O IS
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D IVISI O N O F INTE R C O LLE G I A TE A THLETICS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
What is the I FUND?
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Impact of Your Contribution
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Cost of Scholarships
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Donor Benefits
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Priority Allocation
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Football Tickets & Parking
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Basketball Tickets & Parking
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Illini National Leadership Circle
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Methods of Payment
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Ways to Contribute
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“Illinois has brought me tons of opportunities. The prestige of the athletics and education is phenomenal.”
--SUREN KANCHANAVALEERAT SOPHOMORE, Science and Human Nutrition - Dietetics ALL-AROUND // VANCOUVER, WASH.
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DEAR ILLINI NATION, In the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics, we share a vision of excellence.
This vision incorporates
a strategic plan with a mission and goals to provide a culture which fosters the development of student-athletes for excellence academically, competitively and socially.
We are able to achieve great things now and in the future because of our loyal I FUND donors. Who is the I FUND?
The I FUND is YOU!
Illini student-athletes each and every day.
As a donor, you impact the lives of over 500 Fighting
On behalf of these fine young men and women who are
our future leaders, I want to offer my sincere thanks.
In 2015, we are launching our new I FUND brand, website, video series, goals and benefits for our
I FUND members. By taking Nike’s re-branding lead, our I FUND logo has been modernized to proudly honor the Block I with the Nike influence. Our new slogan, “I AM THE I FUND,”
will be associated with messages that reflect the excellence,
loyalty, tradition, success and pride we all have for our student-athletes, coaches and teams. What’s our campaign goal? It’s our 15 by 15 by 2020 plan. $15
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Additionally, as tuition and
With every new I FUND member, and the continued
and loyal support of current members, we will close the gap now and in the future. work
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and to invest in the I FUND. Let’s move the needle forward and provide the support our Fighting Illini student-athletes deserve and sincerely appreciate. I am Mike Thomas….I AM THE I FUND!
Mike Thomas Director of Athletics
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WHAT IS THE I FUND? The University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics’ mission is to foster the development of student-athletes for excellence academically, competitively and socially. In support of that mission, the I FUND’s purpose is to generate financial resources for scholarships that provide academic and athletic opportunities for all student-athletes as they prepare to be leaders.
Why Join the I FUND? F Directly IMPACT the lives of 500+ student-athletes as they earn their degrees from a world-class institution.
F Show the PRIDE and PASSION you have for the University of Illinois and the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics.
“Being from out of state, the cost to attend the University of Illinois can be very expensive.
F EMPOWER Illini student-athletes to have
By receiving a scholarship, it has
SUCCESS in the classroom and on the
extremely helped my family and
field of competition.
F Your gift is a CHARITABLE contribution to the University of Illinois.
me financially. I feel extremely blessed to receive this opportunity to continue my baseball career and obtain a quality education that
F Priority ACCESS to purchase tickets, parking and event invitations that create memorable experiences for you, your family and your friends.
will allow me to succeed in my future career.
--J.D. NIELSEN JUNIOR, Recreation, Sport & Tourism LHP // WINTERSET, IOWA
I AM THE I FUND.
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Impact of Your I FUND Contribution Due to the generosity and loyalty of donors to the I FUND, Illini student-athletes have achieved outstanding results in the classroom, community and on the fields of play. Continued annual I FUND support from all Illini alumni, fans and friends is critical for student-athletes to continue building on this success and represent Illini Nation with pride.
88%
241
7,000
88% Graduation Success Rate (NCAA average 82%)
Illinois has won 241 BIG Championships...second in the conference
Illini student-athletes give back 7,000 community service hours annually
25 National Championships
360 Student-athletes receive either partial or full scholarships from 264 NCAA approved scholarships in 19 sports.
“I chose Illinois because it is a top-ranked school in the country academically, the golf program has been successful and has amazing practice facilities, and I fully trusted my former teammate and great
Illini studentathletes received 165 Academic All-Big Ten honors in 2013-14.
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friend Thomas Pieters, who told me that Illinois was the right place to go if I wanted to improve my golf game.�
--THOMAS DETRY
JUNIOR, Management // BRUSSELS, BELGIUM
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COST OF SCHOLARSHIPS Illinois Athletics needs the COLLECTIVE GENEROSITY from alumni, fans and friends supporting the I FUND to meet the scholarship needs of over 500 Illini student-athletes. During fiscal year 2014, the I FUND had a $3.5 MILLION GAP in fulfilling the costs of
student-athlete scholarships. Financial resources from other revenue sources are
currently being used to meet the scholarship needs, which in turn negatively impacts resources that can be used for RECRUITING, ACADEMIC SUPPORT, FACILITY
ENHANCEMENTS and EQUIPMENT.
FUNDING GAP SCHOLARSHIP COSTS
GOAL
$15M
I FUND GIFTS *ACTUAL AND PROJECTED COSTS, IN MILLIONS
$12M
$15M $14.4M
2013-14
$7.6M
$9.7M
$8.5M $8.5M
$7.2M $10.7M
$8M $4M
$3.5M GAP
$2.1M GAP
Big Ten average Annual Funds raised:
$13.2M 2008-09
2011-12
2013-14
2019-20
by 2020 Will allow Illinois Athletics
the goal of 15,000 donors
raising $15 million
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15 x 15 x 2020 Goal
to meet its financial obligations for the critically important area of student-athlete scholarships.
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TOTAL I FUND DONORS GOAL
15,000
15,000
12,000
8,000
10,500
2008-09
2011-12
5,200
5,900
6,700
5,000
Big Ten average number of annual donors:
2013-14
2019-20
“I chose Illinois to play at a high level and because the school has a great sense of community.”
--BRANDI DONNELLY FRESHMAN (3), Division of General Studies DS // WILLIAMSVILLE, IL
I AM THE I FUND. “I chose Illinois not only because it is the best of my family’s traditions, but also because it feels like a second home and an opportunity to a great life! Oskee wow wow!”
--MATTI BIELFELDT FRESHMAN (9), Division of General Studies MB // PEORIA HEIGHTS, IL
I AM THE I FUND. Broad based support from ALL Illini alumni, fans and friends is NEEDED.
It only takes $50 to join the I FUND!
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I FUND DONOR BENEFITS
DONOR BENEFITS I FUND Gift
ILLINI NATION
CAPTAINS CLUB
ALL-AMERICAN CLUB
CHAMPION CLUB
OSKEE CLUB
OLYMPIAN CLUB
BL CO
$50
$100
$250
$500
$1,000
$3,000
$6
2 SEATS
4 SEATS
4 SEATS
4 SEATS
4 SEATS
4 SEATS
6S
2 SEATS
2 SEATS
2 SEATS
2 SEATS
2 SEATS
4 SEATS
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Support the Education of Illini Student-Athletes Insider Newsletter, Membership Card, Gameday Spirit Store Discount, Tax Deduction, Priority Points Football Season Tickets (1) (4)
Football Bowl Game Ticket Priority (1) (2)
Men’s Basketball Season Tickets (1) (4)
Men’s Basketball Braggin’ Rights, United Center, Big Ten & NCAA Tournament Ticket Priority (1) (2) Men’s Basketball Pre-Game Reception Invitation at United Center, Braggin’ Rights and Big Ten Tournament Events(6) Football Season Parking (1) (3)
Men’s Basketball Season Parking (1) (3)
Football Stadium Club Pre-Game Access
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Football & Men’s Basketball Personalized Season Parking Location (5)
Loyalty Circle Event Invitation
Invitation to Exclusive Fighting Illini Experiences & Events
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YMPIAN CLUB
BLOCK “I” COUNCIL
$3,000
$6,000
4 SEATS
4 SEATS
LOYALTY CIRCLE BRONZE
$10,000
LOYALTY CIRCLE SILVER
$15,000
LOYALTY CIRCLE GOLD
$30,000
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LOYALTY CIRCLE PLATINUM
$50,000+
In appreciation for your generous support of Illini student-athletes, the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics provides its donors with a WIDE
VARIETY OF BENEFITS and INSIDER ACCESS. These unique ticket, parking 6 SEATS
8 SEATS
8 SEATS
8 SEATS
8 SEATS
and special event opportunities are allocated based on I FUND gifts received from January 1, 2015
4 SEATS
4 SEATS
4 SEATS
4 SEATS
4 SEATS
through December 31, 2015.
*Hall of Fame level donors - lifetime giving of $500,000 AND current I FUND contribution of LC Bronze or greater - receive priority allocation for all benefits (1) Ticket and parking requests are reviewed and allocated based on I FUND annual giving levels, priority points, lifetime giving and endowment factors. PARTY OF 4
PARTY OF 8
PARTY OF 8
PARTY OF 8
PARTY OF 8
(2) Quantity available for purchase based on availability and demand. (3) Patrons limited to one parking pass per account. (4) Ticket amounts are maximum quantities available in priority locations. (5) Loyalty Circle personalized parking locations determined by I FUND Office. (6) Events vary annually; invitations based on space availability.
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priority allocation ALL PATRONS are encouraged to submit their I FUND contribution by April 1, 2015 to ensure access to benefits throughout the year. Patrons will be notified by the I FUND Office or the Ticket Office as benefits become available to donors. In an effort to equitably serve I FUND donors, the allocation process to determine priority for tickets, parking and event invitations is based on TWO FACTORS:
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I FUND Annual Giving Level
*HALL OF FAME
$500,000/$10,000
Loyalty Circle Platinum
$50,000
Loyalty Circle Gold
$30,000
Loyalty Circle Silver
$15,000
Loyalty Circle Bronze
$10,000
Block I COUNCIL
$6,000
Olympian CLUB
$3,000
Oskee CLUB
$1,000
Champion CLUB
$500
All-American CLUB
$250
Captains CLUB
$100
Illini Nation
$50
*LIFETIME GIVING OF $500,000 AND CURRENT I FUND CONTRIBUTION OF $10,000 OR GREATER
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Priority points within each I FUND annual giving level 2
Priority Points are awarded based on three factors: 1) Cumulative lifetime donation to the I FUND = 1 point per $1 2) Consecutive years of football season ticket purchase = 1,000 points per consecutive year, per account* 3) Consecutive years of men’s basketball season ticket purchase = 1,000 points per consecutive year, per account* *Failure to renew your football or men’s basketball season tickets in any given year will result in your priority points for that sport to be reset to zero.
“I chose the University of Illinois because I loved the campus and the environment, and I fell in love with the team and the coaches. Receiving a scholarship means a lot to me. I worked hard for this.”
--AMARAH COLEMAN FRESHMAN, Community Health GUARD // BOLINGBROOK, IL
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FOOTBALL Tickets & Parking Season Tickets Active donors to the I FUND are eligible to order the best football season ticket locations in Memorial Stadium. Donors will receive a season ticket application in February with an order deadline of April 1, 2015. Donor seating requests will be reviewed first based on I FUND
annual giving levels and second based on priority points within I FUND levels as of April 1, 2015. Please contact the I FUND Office for more information regarding donor seating within Memorial Stadium.
Single Game Tickets MEMORIAL STADIUM SEATING CHART
All I FUND donors will receive priority, before the general
Portal 6
public, to request and purchase
Northwest Tower
Suites
post-season football games. Donor requests will be reviewed, and
77 Club
locations assigned, first based on
Suites
level and second based on priority
demand from donors.
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134
136 137
135
Football Complex Northeast Tower
136
131
101
201
130
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202
229
129
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203
228
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227
225
125
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224
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223 Southwest Tower
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122
Portal 4
111
121 120
events cannot be guaranteed due to varying supply of tickets and
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135
231
226
your current I FUND annual giving
giving level. Ticket availability for
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230
Colonnades Club
tickets for select home, away and
points within your I FUND annual
Portal 1
132 133
Portal 5
12
119
118
117
116
115
114
113
Southeast Tower
112 Portal 3
PRIME
ORANGE
HORSESHOE
BAND
SIDELINE
BLUE
STUDENT
VISITOR
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PARKING As a benefit of your annual I FUND contribution,
Donors at the Loyalty Circle BRONZE
donors at the I FUND CAPTAINS CLUB annual
level and higher will have the opportunity
giving level and higher will receive access to ONE
to secure a personalized parking
COMPLIMENTARY season parking pass for all
location for all home football games in
home football games. Based on the April 1, 2015
Lot 35 only. Patrons at this I FUND annual
priority deadline, qualifying donors will be ranked,
giving level and higher will have the
and have the opportunity to select their parking
opportunity to select this lot, or any other
location, first based on current I FUND
general admission lot, during the parking
annual giving level and second based on priority
selection process.
points within I FUND annual giving level.
LOT 31 LOT 31
(Cars, RVs, and oversized vehicles)
LOT 44 Game Day Purchase
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LOT 37
E-24 (cars only)
Irwin Indoor Facility
IRWIN DR.
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LOT 43
(cars only)
LOT 36
STREET FEST* / / / / / / / R O A D C L O S E D / / / / / /
Huff Hall
Mount Hope Cemetary
LOT 38
NE QUAD (cars only)
(Cars, RVs, and oversized vehicles)
LOT 4242 LOT Illinois Field
(cars only)
LOT 33
LOT 34
(Game Day Motorhomes)
SW QUAD (cars only)
Closed due to LOT 39 construction SE QUAD (cars only)
LOT 40
(cars only)
LOT 41 (cars only)
Illinois Track & Soccer Stadium
LOT 45
(Cars, RVs, and oversized vehicles)
LOT 46 (cars only)
Atkins Tennis Center
LOT 49
Eichelberger Field
LOT 47
(pull behinds)
Game Day Purchase
GOODWIN AVE.
LOT 35
NW QUAD (cars only)
LOT 32
/ / / / / / / / / / / / S I D E WA L K / / / / / / / / / / / /
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Demirjian Indoor Golf Facility
RESEARCH PARK Game Day Purchase
YAHOO BLDG.
Light Blue = Game Day Purchase Green= Pass Lot & Game Day Purchase Purple= ADA Shuttle Lot
GERTY DR.
ADA Shuttle Lot
*If your car is towed on game day, this is where it will be relocated.
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Shuttle Point - Additional shuttles circulate the four State Farm Center Quads *Street Fest closes First Street pregame between Kirby Ave. and Irwin Dr.
“Earning a scholarship to the University of Illinois has been one of the great moments of my life. It allows me to work toward my degree from one of the world’s great institutions without the stress of worrying how to fund my education, while allowing me to pursue my passion on the football field.”
--TYLER WHITE SOPHOMORE, Division of General Studies TIGHT END // KALAMAZOO, MI
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BASKETBALL Tickets & Parking Season Tickets Active donors to the I FUND are eligible to order the best men’s basketball season ticket locations in State Farm Center. Donor seating requests will be reviewed first based on I FUND
annual giving levels and second based on priority points within I FUND annual giving levels. Please contact the I FUND Office for more information regarding seating within State Farm Center.
Single Game Tickets All I FUND donors will receive priority, before the general public, to REQUEST AND PURCHASE
TICKETS for selected home, neutral site and post-season men’s basketball games. Donor requests will be reviewed, and locations assigned, first based on your current I FUND annual giving
level and second based on priority points within your I FUND annual giving level. Ticket availability for events cannot be guaranteed due to varying supply of tickets and demand from donors.
SEATING MAP STUDENT SEATING TRADITIONS CLUB SEATING
SEATING MAP
TRADITIONS CLUB CONCOURSE LEVEL SEATING COURTSIDE CLUB SEATING STUDENT SEATING LOGE BOX SEATING TRADITIONS CLUB SEATING FOUNDERS SUITES TRADITIONS CLUB CONCOURSE LEVEL SEATING LEGACY CLUB SEATING COURTSIDE CLUB SEATING I FUND / GENERAL SEATING LOGE BOX SEATING ACCESSIBLE SEATING FOUNDERS SUITES
TRADITIONS CLUB
LEGACY CLUB SEATING
TRADITIONS CLUB
I FUND / GENERAL SEATING ACCESSIBLE SEATING
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PARKING As a benefit of your annual I FUND contribution,
Donors at the Loyalty Circle BRONZE
donors at the I FUND CAPTAINS CLUB annual
level and higher will have the opportunity
giving level and higher will receive access to
to secure a PERSONALIZED PARKING
ONE COMPLIMENTARY season parking pass
location for all home men’s basketball games
for all home men’s basketball games. Based on
in the NW Lot only. Patrons at this I FUND
the April 1, 2015 priority deadline, qualifying
annual giving level and higher will have the
donors will be ranked, and have the opportunity
opportunity to select this lot, or any other
to select their parking first based on current
general admission lot, during the parking
I FUND annual giving level and second on
selection process.
priority points within I FUND annual
Donors without men’s basketball season
giving levels.
tickets will have the opportunity to select the Research Park Lot only.
“Wearing the Fighting Illini uniform is a lifelong dream come true. I feel blessed to have this opportunity representing my state school on the basketball court while attending one of the top universities in the country.”
--MALCOLM HILL SOPHOMORE, Division of General Studies GUARD // FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, IL
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ILLINI NATIONAL LEADERSHIP CIRCLE Proudly shouting “I-L-L” and hearing “I-N-I” echoed from a fellow fan anywhere in the country is a tradition unique to ILLINI NATION. The I FUND is proud to create opportunities that will allow alumni, fans and friends to express their Illini Pride across the country.
NEW OPPORTUNITIES have been packaged to make supporting Illini Athletics exciting, impactful and effortless. Based on your level of support, the packages outlined on the opposite page allow you access to regional activities all while generously supporting Fighting Illini student-athletes.
ILLINI NATIONAL LEADERSHIP CIRCLE
Our goal is to have an ACTIVE DONOR, at EACH Illini National leadership level, in EVERY STATE across the country and in every county across Illinois.
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ILLINI NATIONAL LEADERSHIP CIRCLE BENEFITS SWEET HOME ILLINOIS
ILLINI LOYALTY
SILVER ILLINI
TOTAL PACKAGE COST
$7,000
$11,500
$17,500
2015 I FUND Annual Giving Level Status
Block I Council
Loyalty Circle Bronze
Loyalty Circle Silver
2 Tickets (2015-16) Men’s Basketball game at the United Center (Chicago) 2 Tickets (2015) Men’s Basketball Braggin’ Rights game at the Scottrade Center (St. Louis) 2 Tickets (2015) One Home Football Game 2 Tickets (2015-16) One Home Men’s Basketball Game Football Stadium Club pre-game access PARTY OF 4
PARTY OF 8
PARTY OF 8
Invitation to exclusive events in the Chicago area and Champaign Special Premium Seating for two at Memorial Stadium for one (2015) home game VIP Access and Experience at one (2015) Home Football Game Special Premium Seating for two at State Farm Center for one (2015-16) home game Total package costs include goods & services. Therefore, charitable gift amount credit does not include value of goods & services. All benefits are based on availability and determined by the I FUND Office. Packages are in addition to current I FUND annual giving levels and benefits on pages 8-9. Tickets allocated are based on I FUND annual giving levels and priority points.
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METHODS OF PAYMENT In partnership with the University of Illinois Foundation, Illinois Athletics is proud to offer a wide variety of methods to submit your annual contribution.
CREDIT CARD: American Express, Discover, MasterCard or Visa. CHECK: Made payable to the I FUND. EFT: Donors may complete the electronic funds transfer form and have their contribution deducted monthly/quarterly from their checking or savings account.
MATCHING GIFTS: Donors can increase their I FUND annual giving level by submitting a matching gift form from their employer.
GIFTS-IN-KIND: Donated services or items are accepted based upon University approval. GIFTS OF SECURITIES: Stocks, bonds and mutual funds are accepted in partnership with the University of Illinois Foundation.
DONOR ADVISED FUNDS: Patrons submitting contributions from private foundations, donor advised funds or IRA rollovers may only be applied to an Illinois Athletics 100% deductible fund. Therefore, gifts from those sources will earn priority points but will not be applied to I FUND annual giving levels.
TAX INFORMATION: All contributions to Illinois Athletics and the I FUND are considered gifts to the University of Illinois Foundation and are credited at full value for purposes of the donor’s gift record. Under IRS section 170(l), donors may deduct 80% of contributions to higher education institutions for which the donor is given the opportunity to purchase priority tickets and receive priority benefits for seating at an athletic event. An official receipt for IRS purposes is issued by the University of Illinois Foundation. Please consult your tax advisor for more information.
WAIVER OF BENEFITS: Patrons may decline benefits and deduct 100% of their contribution. Please contact the I FUND office for more information.
Broad based support from ALL Illini alumni, fans and friends is NEEDED.
It only takes $50 to join the I FUND!
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WAYS TO CONTRIBUTE Patrons are welcome to make an I FUND contribution at any point throughout the year. However, if you have interest in securing benefits listed throughout this brochure, please consider making your annual I FUND contribution by April 1, 2015.
champaign office: Illinois Athletics Department // Office of Athletics Development Bielfeldt Athletics Administration Building 1700 South Fourth Street // Champaign, IL 61820
PHONE: (217) 333-6595 chicago office: Illinois Athletics Development // Office of Athletics Development Illini Center 200 South Wacker Drive // Chicago, IL 60606
PHONE: (312) 575-7850 ONLINE:
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“The opportunity to play soccer for the University of Illinois has been life changing; not only do I get to represent this school on the field for four years, but I will continue representing this University for a lifetime as a proud alumni.”
--ALINA WEYKAMP
JUNIOR, DEFENSIVE MIDFIELDER // GRAND HAVEN, MI
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT OF ILLINOIS ATHLETICS!
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