The United Texas Circle was created to recognize donors whose multi-year commitments go above and beyond their seat-related giving. This philanthropic giving society will expand the tools and resources for our Texas Longhorns to grow as people, develop as leaders and succeed as competitors.
“As the saying goes, ‘A United Texas is a reckoning!’ Membership in the United Texas Circle is the greatest way to set our student-athletes up for success.” – Chris Del Conte, Vice President and Athletics Director
How Do I Join the United Texas Circle?
In order 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. Based on the level of your commitment, you will receive access to exclusive opportunities and unique Texas Athletics experiences. More importantly, you will be allowing our student-athletes to grow as people, develop as leaders, and succeed as competitors.
Why Should I Give More?
A financial commitment to the United Texas Circle provides the highest level of impact for the 500+ Texas student-athletes competing for the Burnt Orange & White. The top priority of the United Texas Circle is to secure the financial resources for current Texas Athletics needs. Your $100,000+ commitment can be designated to any of the following areas:
- Longhorn Excellence: Longhorn Excellence is a designation of the Longhorn Foundation Annual Fund that supports Texas student-athletes across their greatest areas of need such as education, nutrition, recruiting, strength and conditioning, travel and many other areas of development.
- Texas Athletics Capital Support: Help us transform and reimagine the spaces that serve as training grounds and second homes for our student-athletes. World-class facilities provide Texas student-athletes and coaches with the resources they need to compete at a championship level.
- 4Ever Texas: The comprehensive and transformational student-athlete development program designed to educate, equip and empower Longhorn student-athletes who will go on to change the world.
- Endowments: Directly impact the lives of student-athletes who proudly represent the Texas Longhorns by cultivating and maintaining a premier student-athlete experience for years to come.
- Irrevocable Planned Giving: Irrevocable planned gifts will receive full credit associated with the value of their gift. This method of giving does not allow donors to modify the terms of these trusts after they are established. As the assets are transferred out of the estate, donors of these trusts are not taxed for any income their assets generate.
How Much Should I Give?
Your United Texas Circle membership level is based on the amount of your signed five-year pledge commitment. Seat-related gifts do not count toward your pledge and membership level. Only philanthropic gifts will allow access to United Texas Circle membership and associated benefits such as:
- Digital recognition at home Texas Athletic events
- Membership awards
- Exclusive new member gear
- Naming opportunities
- Team travel
What They're Saying
"The United Texas Circle is a group of elite level donors that provide financial alignment with the championship level expectations set here at The University of Texas." - Steve Sarkisian, Texas Football Head Coach
"I am so thankful that we have donors who invest their time and resources into allowing student-athletes like me the chance to excel in the classroom and on the court." - Asjia O'Neal, Redshirt Senior, Majoring in Sport Management, & Texas Volleyball National Champion
"The mission of the Longhorn Foundation is to prepare our students to win with integrity in academics, in athletics, and in life. The United Texas Circle will ensure that mission is accomplished." - Andrew Hamor, Executive Senior Associate Athletics Director
You can also reach the Longhorn Foundation at 512-471-4439 and a member of our team will be happy to speak with you about joining the United Texas Circle today!