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+ Admin. Support 10.0% Transfer to President s Office 1.1% Support Svc. 6.4% Football 10.3% Scholarships 12.8% Camps 2.2% Facilities & Operations 21.7% Boosters 0.1% External Ops 5.0% Postseason 3.6% Other Sports 9.8% 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-stat e & out-of-state) scholarships, a University assessment fee and all costs of maintaining athletic facilities. UK Athletics Budget Comparison in the SEC $95+M $90M >$90M
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 In-State Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $9,816 $19,997 Room $4,510 $4,510 Meals $5,682 $5,682 Books $800 $800 TOTAL $20,808 $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.
OPTIONAL BENEFITS Tax Deduction K Fund Lapel Pin and Decal Catspy s Invitation to Student-Athlete Awards Olympic Sport Pass Opportunity to Receive One (1) Complimentary Parking Pass Football Spring Game Party K Fund Charter Trip 50-Yard Line Dinner Big Blue Madness Reserved Seating Invitation to Hospitality Room at Rupp Arena Parking at Rupp Arena Tip Off Dinner Olympic Sport Event Football Signing Day Party Annual AD & Coaches Reception Opportunity to Attend Football or Basketball Practice Rookie $1 - $199 Wildcat $200 Blue $500 White $1,000 MVP $5,000 All- Conference $10,000 All- American $15,000 Champions $25,000 Elite $50,000 Hall of Fame $75,000+ 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
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) 257-6300 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 NORTH 3 NORTH 2 WEST 5 WEST 6 WEST 7 SUITES SUITES WEST 8 6 7 8 5 9 10 11 12 13 14 4 15 3 16 1 2 17 WEST 4 18 Rows 42-48 Rows 42-48 19 20 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 WEST 9 123 216 218 115 114 125 124 219 216 214 215 217 126 220 222 221 215 213 113 212 214 Rows 2-8 222 112 111 10 20 30 40 50 40 30 20 10 10 20 30 40 50 40 30 20 10 127 223 212 210 209 211 213 111 128 224 210 211 209 110 129 P R E SS BOX 225 209 Rows 7-42 208 Rows 1-6 Rows 1-6 Rows 7-19 130 Rows 20-42 Rows 2-7 Rows 8-17 226 206 205 207 108 109 108 131 227 202 200 204 205 203 106 107 132 201 203 231 229 231 228 202 200 106 105 133 201 104 105 134 135 230 143 142 141 140 139 138 137 136 232 EAST 1 21 40 Rows 42-48 Rows 42-48 39 22 38 23 EAST 12 37 25 24 36 35 34 33 32 30 29 28 27 26 SUITES 31 SUITES EAST 16 EAST 15 EAST 14 EAST 13 SOUTH 10 Football Annual donation levels SOUTH 11 $525 per seat $450 per seat $375 per seat $225 per seat $100 per seat $300 per seat Students Public Season K Association (Letterwinner] Visitors
BASKETBALL student-athlete scholarship and academic needs, funding the complete student-athlete experience. 228 230 231 232 234 227 Rows A-G 235 224 225 27 26 25 24 24 28 29 30 31 Rows FL, AA-DD 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 38 236 238 223 23 22 23 22 39 40 39 40 240 221 219 21 20 19 18 21 17 16 Rows FL, AA-DD 15 14 13 12 11 41 41 42 43 44 242 241 218 Rows A-G Rows A-G Rows A-G 244 217 215 213 212 211 Men s Basketball Annual donation levels $5,000 per seat $1,900 per seat $1,250 per seat $450 per seat $850 per seat Students Public Season
IMPORTANT DATES July/August September/October November/December January/February March/April May/June - 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 - Hall of Fame Dinner - Basketball Renewals Due - Big Blue Madness - Basketball Tickets Mailed Out - Tip Off Dinner - Champions Classic - SEC Orders Due - Signing Day Party - Football Ticket Renewals Mailed Out - Post Season (NCAA) Orders Due - Spring Game - Catspy s - Football Renewal Due - 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 Soccer Pitch Home and Visitor Locker Room Baseball Stadium Football Stadium Press Box Recruiting Area Suites Club Level Indoor Tennis Additional Courts Additional Fan Area Golf House Locker Rooms Indoor Putting Surface Heated Driving Area Nutter Football Upgrades Equipment Room Weight Room Training Room 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!
Return pledge form to: K Fund Joe Craft Center 338 Lexington Avenue Lexington, Kentucky 40506 859.257.6300 fax: 859.323.2323 Annual Giving Levels Rookie $1-$199 Wildcat $200 Blue $500 White $1,000 MVP $5,000 All-Conference $10,000 All-American $15,000 Champions $25,000 Elite $50,000 Hall of Fame $75,000+ Yes, I want to Invest In Blue. Name (if business, list company name and contact person) Address City State Zip Home Phone Business Phone Cell Phone Email Spouse/Partner s Name Payment Method: Mastercard Visa Discover AmEx Check (payable to K Fund) Name Card # Exp. Date Signature Amount Pledged Amount Enclosed Amount Due