WHAT IS THE K FUND?
The K Fund is the fundraising arm of the University of Kentucky Athletics Department responsible for providing the resources necessary to ensure our student-athletes have the opportunity to earn a first-class education and compete for championships. These resources are provided through student-athlete scholarships, state-of-the-art facilities and the financial support essential for UK Athletics 22 varsity sport programs to excel. By investing in the K Fund, you are providing support to more than 500 UK studentathletes, helping ensure their academic and athletic success. Donations to the K Fund, through Annual & Capital funds, are used to provide: • • • •
Student-Athlete Scholarships – tuition, room & board Academic Support and Career Development Athletic Facilities Maintenance, Renovations, or New Facilities Coaches & Administrative Support
Expected Budgeted Expenses - $91M+ Scholarships 12.8%
Camps 2.2%
Facilities & Operations 21.7%
Admin. Support 10.0%
Boosters 0.1%
Transfer to President’s Office 1.1%
External Ops 5.0%
Support Svc. 6.4%
Postseason 3.6% Other Sports 9.8%
Football 10.3% WBB 3.4%
MBB 13.7%
WHERE DOES UK RANK?
UK Athletics maintains a budget that ranks in the midrange of its SEC peers while fielding a 22-sport program, the broadest in the conference. UK Athletics also operates selfsufficiently with no state or university funds. UK Athletics budget, on average, is 3.5 percent of the overall budget for the University. The Athletics Department is committed to a strong partnership with the University by contributing over $100 million in scholarships, indirect royalties and expenses to the University over the past decade. Over a quarter of UK Athletics budget is spent back on campus through paying the full rate of an estimated 340 (in-state & out-of-state) scholarships, a University assessment fee and all costs of maintaining athletic facilities.
UK Athletics Budget Comparison in the SEC
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WHERE DOES K FUND RANK?
Fundraising efforts through the K Fund ranks in the midrange of its SEC peers, yet the UK Athletics Department is responsible for the broadest varsity sports programs in the SEC.
8 WAYS TO INVEST IN BLUE
1) Make a gift Anyone can make an impact with their gift. Direct contribution is the most common method of giving. 2) Does your company participate in a matching gift program? Some companies will match your gifts to UK Athletics. Matching gifts are a great way to maximize your gift to the K Fund. 3) Gifts of Securities Gifts of securities are becoming a popular way of making a substantial contribution to the K Fund. 4) Naming Rights or Special Projects Be a part of UK Athletics history! There are naming rights opportunities in several UK Athletics facilities. 5) Remember UK Athletics in your Estate Planning K Fund members can help ensure that the tradition of UK Athletics continues in perpetuity by making a planned gift. Deferred gifts, wills, bequests, and trusts are other ways members can assist in providing the K Fund financial resources for continued growth. Planned gifts may provide income/capital gains tax savings and possible estate tax savings. 6) Join the Big Blue Initiative Answer the call to the Big Blue Nation! Go beyond your total annual giving by increasing your gift by 15 percent, or by increasing to the next annual giving level. By joining this initiative, you will help make an immediate impact in moving UK Athletics, and the Big Blue Nation, forward. 7) Refer a Friend to the K Fund Help us strengthen the foundation of the K Fund and increase the number of those who contribute to UK Athletics by referring a new member to the K Fund. Receive (3) priority points for every $10,000 donation referred by you to the K Fund. 8) Show Your Support in the Stands For all of UK Athletics 22 Varsity Sports, a home-field advantage is a key component to success. Your support from the stands fuels our studentathletes in competition. We encourage you to join us on game days throughout the year as we cheer on our Wildcats. Please go to KFundonline.com to learn more about how to Invest In Blue.
WHY SHOULD YOU INVEST? UK Athletics operates self-sufficiently with no state or university funds, and the K Fund is responsible for providing financial resources for 340 student-athlete scholarships. General donations, along with annual seat donations from season tickets, provide the funding for student-athlete scholarships.
Tuition, Fees, & Books In-State: $10,616 Out-of-State: $20,797
Meals $5,682
Approximate Equipment Cost per Athlete $900
Room $4,510
Tuition & Fees Room Meals Books TOTAL
In-State $9,816 $4,510 $5,682 $800 $20,808
Out-of-State $19,997 $4,510 $5,682 $800 $30,989
UK Athletics total annual student-athlete scholarship cost has increased 122 percent since 2002-03; increasing from $5.3 million to $11.8 million in 2012-13.
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POINT SYSTEM
The priority point system is utilized to ensure a fair and equitable allocation of assets of UK Athletics events. It is used when assigning tickets for away and postseason events. The point system is designed to reward loyalty and total dollar contributions in support of UK Athletics.
ANNUAL POINTS You can earn points in these categories each year, and they accumulate from year to year. Season Ticket Purchase • One (1) point for every year of season ticket purchase in football and / or men’s basketball, starting in 1987. • Five (5) points for every year of baseball, women’s basketball, gymnastics or volleyball season ticket purchase. (minimum of two season tickets) Annual Giving • Three (3) points for every $100 of K Fund general donation money given each year. • Two (2) points for every $100 of required annual priority seating donation. 110% Club • Receive five (5) K Fund priority points once per fiscal year for joining. • Annual membership runs from July 1st through June 30th. Brick • Thirty (30) points for each personalized brick. Faculty / Staff • One (1) point for every year of employment with UK. Referred Donations • Three (3) points for every $10,000 referred by you to UK Athletics. Commonwealth Suites • Twenty (20) points for each suite ticket (excluding standing room only).
LIFETIME POINTS Lifetime points are one-time awards: • Fifty (50) points …. UK Fellow • Fifty (50) points …. UK Letter Winner • Twenty (20) points …. Active member of the UK Alumni Association
WILDCAT RESERVE
The Wildcat Reserve is an exclusive program which consists of K Fund members who contribute $100,000 or more, annually, to the K Fund.
Specifically, Wildcat Reserve members will be entitled to several exclusive benefits, including: • A private dinner with the President of the University, Athletics Director, Head Football Coach, Head Men’s Basketball Coach and Head Women’s Basketball Coach. • A reserved parking space, with personalized name plate, at Commonwealth Stadium and Rupp Arena. • Opportunity to stand in tunnel (near our locker rooms) at Commonwealth Stadium and Rupp Arena as Wildcat teams take the field / court for one (1) game. • Specialized UK Nike gear featuring a unique, “members only,” Wildcat Reserve logo. • Sideline access for the annual Blue / White spring football game. Two (2) premium seats at Big Blue Madness. • Opportunity to attend private practices for football, men's basketball and women's basketball. • Opportunity to travel with football, men's basketball and women's basketball to a selected game. • Credentials to attend post-game press conferences for football, men's basketball and women's basketball. • Increased ticket allotment (based on availability) for bowl game, SEC men's basketball tournament and NCAA men's basketball tournament. We hope you consider this exciting opportunity. Please note that the $100,000 annual gift must be collected from July 1 to June 30 of each fiscal year. Additionally, your current annual and / or capital gifts will count toward the $100,000 . If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact the K Fund at (859) 2576300 or email KFund@uky.edu. In the meantime, we look forward to seeing you in the near future and thank you again for your loyal support.
INVEST IN BLUE
FOOTBALL
Football and Men’s Basketball K Fund annual seat donations provide the financial resources for all
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IMPORTANT DATES
July/August
- Beginning of the fiscal year - Kickoff Luncheon - Men’s Basketball Ticket Renewals Mailed Out - Football Tickets Mailed Out - 50 Yard Line Dinner - 110% Club Renewal Mailed Out
September/October
- Hall of Fame Dinner - Basketball Renewals Due - Big Blue Madness - Basketball Tickets Mailed Out
November/December
- Tip Off Dinner - Champions Classic - SEC Orders Due
January/February
- Signing Day Party - Football Ticket Renewals Mailed Out - Post Season (NCAA) Orders Due
March/April
- Spring Game - Catspy’s - Football Renewal Due
May/June
- Football Ticket and Parking Upgrades - End of Fiscal Year
Please note all items are subject to change. Your annual giving level is based off the fiscal calendar July 1-June 30.
FUTURE PROJECTS
Softball Stadium Hitting Pavilion Home and Visitor Locker Room
Golf House Locker Rooms Indoor Putting Surface Heated Driving Area
Soccer Pitch Home and Visitor Locker Room
Nutter Football Upgrades Equipment Room Weight Room Training Room
Baseball Stadium Football Stadium Press Box Recruiting Area Suites Club Level Indoor Tennis Additional Courts Additional Fan Area
Rifle Rifle Range Video Boards Soccer Softball Baseball Track Volleyball W Basketball Gymnastics
Your contributions to the K Fund and UK Athletics could help fund one of these future projects!
Rookie Wildcat Blue White MVP All-Conference All-American Champions Elite Hall of Fame
$1-$199 $200 $500 $1,000 $5,000 $10,000 $15,000 $25,000 $50,000 $75,000+
Annual Giving Levels
859.257.6300 fax: 859.323.2323
Return pledge form to: K Fund Joe Craft Center 338 Lexington Avenue Lexington, Kentucky 40506
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