Areas of Support
Student Athlete
Excellence Fund
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These contributions help pave the way for our student-athletes' success in the modern era of collegiate athletics.
Wildcat Scholarship Fund
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Pooled fund to benefit Arizona's 22 individual sports that supports room, board, books, fees and meals for student-athletes
Individual Sports
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Support individual sport scholarships or sport operations
William M. "Bill" Clements Golf Tile Donation
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Purchase a paving tile for the William M. "Bill" Clements Golf Center
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This brand new, state-of-the-art facility was built to support our Arizona Men's and Women's Golf programs and create a lasting legacy for future golfers in Tucson.
Cedric Dempsey C.A.T.S. Program
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C.A.T.S. (Commitment to an Athlete's Total Success)
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Designed to assist student-athletes based on individual needs
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Assists in developing the life skills needed to lead a healthy, positive and productive life following graduation
Capital Campaign
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Capital gifts support facility construction and enhancements
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CLICK HERE for information on current projects
Planned Giving
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Include Arizona Athletics in your estate plan
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Leave a legacy for Wildcat Student-Athletes
Endowments
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Endowments allow a donor to support Arizona Athletics in perpetuity
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New endowments can be created with a minimum commitment of $100,000
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Email wildcatclub@arizona.edu for more information
Legacy Lane
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Purchase a paving tile on the Eddie Lynch Pavilion outside the Jim Click Hall of Champions
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Tiles are an opportunity to honor or celebrate a person, event, etc.
Zona Zoo Plus
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Add a Zona Zoo Plus membership to your ZonaZoo pass for only $35! You will receive exclusive Game Day benefits, including the ability to select Men's Basketball seats early.
Recent Grad Program
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Stay connected with UA Athletics after graduation!
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Receive exclusive game day and Wildcat Club membership benefits
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UA Alumni are eligible to join up to 3 years after graduation
Operational funds can be used at the discretion of Arizona Athletics for existing debt service, capital campaign expenses, operational expenses, etc.
Ways to Contribute
Donate Now
Due to IRS regulations, Arizona Athletics is unable to offer annual benefits (other than parking and priority points) for gifts made through Donor Advised Funds (DAF), Foundations, IRAs, or stocks. This is because such gifts provide specific tax advantages, such as avoiding capital gains taxes.
For additional information or clarification, please contact the University of Arizona Foundation at (520) 621-5590.
CREDIT CARD OR CHECK
To make a gift by credit card you can click here or call 520-621-CLUB (2582). All major credit cards are accepted, including Visa, American Express, Discover and Mastercard.
To make a gift by check, please make the check payable to University of Arizona Athletics. If you would like the funds to be designated to a specific sport program, please indicate the sport on the notes line.
If you are designating your gift to the Capital Campaign, please make the check payable to UAF/ICA Capital Campaign.
Checks can be mailed to:
McKale Memorial Center
Attn.: Wildcat Club
1 National Championship Drive
P.O. Box 210096
Tucson, AZ 85721
DONOR ADVISED FUNDS, COMMUNITY & FAMILY FOUNDATIONS
Gifts made via donor advised funds, community and family foundations are acceptable and may provide some tax advantages. Donor advised funds, community foundation, and family foundation gifts can not be applied to the contributions required for basketball tickets, nor are they eligible to receive benefits. That said, they are eligible for donor recognition, parking and priority points.
IRA DISTRIBUTIONS
Donors can choose to award a distribution from their IRA account to Arizona Athletics. These types of gifts are acceptable and may provide some tax advantages. IRA distribution gifts can not be applied to the contributions required for basketball tickets, nor are they eligible to receive benefits. That said, they are eligible for donor recognition and to receive parking.
PLANNED GIFTS
Donors can elect to include Arizona Athletics in their estate plan. Please contact your development officer if you are interested in learning more. The Wildcat Club works closely with the University of Arizona Foundation to ensure all planned gift documents are handled properly and respectfully.
MATCHING GIFTS
Many companies sponsor matching gift programs to support college or university giving. Please consult with your company’s HR/community relations experts to see if your company has such a program. Matching gifts can not be applied to contributions required for basketball seats, nor are they eligible to receive benefits. That said, they are eligible for donor recognition and to receive parking.
STOCK GIFTS
Gifts of stock transfer are acceptable and may provide some tax advantages. Stock gifts can not be applied to contributions required for basketball seats. That said, they will be applied to your annual benefit level and are eligible to receive benefits, donor recognition and parking.
REAL PROPERTY & SECURITIES
Gifts of real property and securities are acceptable and may provide some tax advantages for you as a donor. Please consult with your tax advisor.
PLEASE NOTE: For any and all questions regarding tax law and how it impacts your giving, please consult your tax advisor. Wildcat Club development officers are happy to answer any questions, but cannot provide tax advice.