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2 0 1 5O f f i c e O f A t h l e t i c s D e v e l O p m e n t

U n i v e R s i t Y O f i l l i n O i s / / D i v i s i O n O f i n t e R c O l l e G i A t e A t h l e t i c s

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

What is the I FUND?

Impact of Your Contribution

Cost of Scholarships

Donor Benefits

Priority Allocation

Football Tickets & Parking

Basketball Tickets & Parking

Illini National Leadership Circle

Methods of Payment

Ways to Contribute

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I AM THE I FUND.

“Illinois has brought me tons of opportunities.

The prestige of the athletics and education is phenomenal.”

--SUREN KANCHANAVALEERATSOPHOMORE, 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! As a donor, you impact the lives of over 500 Fighting Illini student-athletes each and every day. 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. This means 15,000 donors giving $15 million annually to I FUND scholarships by the year 2020. Initially, this may sound fairly aggressive, but together I KNOW we can accomplish our goal. We CAN do this and we WILL do this with the suppport from one of the largest fan bases in the country.

Currently, I FUND donors annually cover $7.2 million of our $10.7 million scholarship bill. While the generous support is valued, it still represents a significant gap. Additionally, as tuition and fees increase, unfortunately, so does the gap. 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. If we all work together and pull the rope in the same direction, we WILL achieve our goals.

I’d like to invite you to join the Illini Nation in this movement. I’d also like to challenge you to encourage your friends, family members, neighbors, and classmates 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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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.

WHAT IS THE I FUND?

WHY JOIN THE I FUND?

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F

F

F

F

Directly IMPaCt the lives of 500+

student-athletes as they earn their

degrees from a world-class institution.

Show the PRIde and PassIOn you have for

the University of Illinois and the Division

of Intercollegiate Athletics.

eMPOWeR Illini student-athletes to have

suCCess in the classroom and on the

field of competition.

Your gift is a ChaRItaBle contribution to

the University of Illinois.

Priority aCCess to purchase tickets, parking

and event invitations that create memorable

experiences for you, your family and your friends.

“Being from out of state,

the cost to attend the University

of Illinois can be very expensive.

By receiving a scholarship, it has

extremely helped my family and

me financially. I feel extremely

blessed to receive this opportunity

to continue my baseball career and

obtain a quality education that

will allow me to succeed in my

future career.

--J.d. NIELSEN

JUNIOR, RECREATION, SPORT & TOURISMLHP // WINTERSET, IOWA

I AM THE I FUND.

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88% 7,00024188% Graduation success Rate (nCaa average 82%)

Illini student-athletes give back 7,000 community service hours annually

Illinois has won 241 BIG Championships...second in the conference

IMPACT OF YOUr I FUND CONTrIBUTION

360student-athletes receive either partial

or full scholarships from 264 nCaa

approved scholarships in 19 sports.

25 national

Championships

165

Illini student-

athletes received

165 academic

all-Big ten honors

in 2013-14.

“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

friend Thomas Pieters, who told me that

Illinois was the right place to go

if I wanted to improve my golf game.”

--THOMAS dETRYJUNIOR, MANAgEMENT // BRUSSELS, BELgIUM

I AM THE I FUND.I AM THE I FUND.

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.

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the GOal Of 15,000 dOnORs

RaIsInG $15 MIllIOn

By 2020

$$$$

Will allow Illinois athletics

to meet its financial

obligations for the

critically important area

of student-athlete

scholarships.

15 x 15 x 2020 GOal

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.

$8

.5M

$8

.5M

sChOlaRshIP COsts

I fund GIfts

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13-14

$10

.7M

$14

.4M

$4M

$8M

$12M

$15M GOal

$2.1M GaP

$3.5M GaP

$9

.7M

*aCtual and PROJeCted COsts, In MIllIOns

fundInG GaP

$7

.2M

$7

.6M

2008-09 2011-12 2013-14 2019-20

$15

M

Broad based support from all Illini alumni, fans and friends is needed.

It only takes $50 to join the I fund!

Big ten average annual funds raised:

$13.2M

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Will allow Illinois athletics

to meet its financial

obligations for the

critically important area

of student-athlete

scholarships.

15 x 15 x 2020 GOal

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I AM THE I FUND.

“I chose Illinois to play at a high level and because the

school has a great sense of community.”

--BRANdI dONNELLYFRESHMAN (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 BIELFELdTFRESHMAN (9), dIVISION OF gENERAL STUdIES

MB // PEORIA HEIgHTS, IL

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8,000

12,000

15,000 GOal

tOtal I fund dOnORs

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5,9

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15,0

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2008-09 2011-12 2013-14 2019-20

*aCtual and PROJeCted COsts, In MIllIOns

Broad based support from all Illini alumni, fans and friends is needed.

It only takes $50 to join the I fund!

Big ten average number of annual donors:

10,500

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I FUND DONOr BENEFITS

I FUND Gift

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

Football & Men’s Basketball Personalized Season Parking Location (5)

Loyalty Circle Event Invitation

Invitation to Exclusive Fighting Illini Experiences & Events

$50 $100 $500 $1,000 $3,000 $6,000

ILLINI NATION CAPTAINS ALL-AMERICAN CHAMPION OSKEE OLYMPIAN BLOCK “I” CLUB CLUB CLUB CLUB CLUB COUNCIL

$250

DONOR BENEFITS

2 SEATS 4 SEATS 4 SEATS 4 SEATS 4 SEATS 4 SEATS 6 SEATS 8 SEATS 8 SEATS 8 SEATS 8 SEATS

2 SEATS 2 SEATS 2 SEATS 2 SEATS 4 SEATS 4 SEATS 4 SEATS 4 SEATS 4 SEATS 4 SEATS2 SEATS

PARTY OF 4 PARTY OF 8 PARTY OF 8 PARTY OF 8 PARTY OF 8

LOYALTY CIRCLE LOYALTY CIRCLE LOYALTY CIRCLE LOYALTY CIRCLE BRONZE SILVER GOLD PLATINUM

$10,000 $15,000 $30,000 $50,000+

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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

and special event opportunities are

allocated based on I FUND gifts

received from January 1, 2015

through December 31, 2015.

I FUND Gift

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

Football & Men’s Basketball Personalized Season Parking Location (5)

Loyalty Circle Event Invitation

Invitation to Exclusive Fighting Illini Experiences & Events

$50 $100 $500 $1,000 $3,000 $6,000

ILLINI NATION CAPTAINS ALL-AMERICAN CHAMPION OSKEE OLYMPIAN BLOCK “I” CLUB CLUB CLUB CLUB CLUB COUNCIL

$250

DONOR BENEFITS

2 SEATS 4 SEATS 4 SEATS 4 SEATS 4 SEATS 4 SEATS 6 SEATS 8 SEATS 8 SEATS 8 SEATS 8 SEATS

2 SEATS 2 SEATS 2 SEATS 2 SEATS 4 SEATS 4 SEATS 4 SEATS 4 SEATS 4 SEATS 4 SEATS2 SEATS

PARTY OF 4 PARTY OF 8 PARTY OF 8 PARTY OF 8 PARTY OF 8

LOYALTY CIRCLE LOYALTY CIRCLE LOYALTY CIRCLE LOYALTY CIRCLE BRONZE SILVER GOLD PLATINUM

$10,000 $15,000 $30,000 $50,000+

*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.

(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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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:

I fund annual GIVInG leVel

PrIOrITY ALLOCATION

*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

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*lIfetIMe GIVInG Of $500,000 and CuRRent I fund COntRIButIOn Of $10,000 OR GReateR

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“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 COLEMANFRESHMAN, COMMUNITY HEALTH

gUARd // BOLINgBROOK, IL

I AM THE I FUND.

PRIORIty POInts WIthIn eaCh

I fund annual GIVInG leVel

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.

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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.

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SouthwestTower

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MEMORIAL STADIUM SEATING CHART

sInGle GaMe tICkets

All I FUND donors will receive

priority, BefORe the GeneRal

PuBlIC, to request and purchase

tickets for select home, away and

post-season football 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.

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PaRkInG

As a benefit of your annual I FUND contribution,

donors at the I fund CaPtaIns CluB annual

giving level and higher will receive access to One

COMPlIMentaRy season parking pass for all

home football games. Based on the April 1, 2015

priority deadline, qualifying donors will be ranked,

and have the opportunity to select their parking

location, first based on current I FUND

annual giving level and second based on priority

points within I FUND annual giving level.

Donors at the lOyalty CIRCle BROnze

leVel and higher will have the opportunity

to secure a PeRsOnalIzed PaRkInG

lOCatIOn for all home football games in

Lot 35 only. Patrons at this I FUND annual

giving level and higher will have the

opportunity to select this lot, or any other

general admission lot, during the parking

selection process.

“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 WHITESOPHOMORE, dIVISION OF gENERAL STUdIES

TIgHT ENd // KALAMAZOO, MI

I AM THE I FUND.

HuffHall

LOT 31

LOT 37

(Cars, RVs, and oversized vehicles)

Mount Hope Cemetary

Illinois Field

IrwinIndoorFacility

EichelbergerField

DemirjianIndoor Golf

Facility

AtkinsTennis Center

IllinoisTrack & Soccer

Stadium

(Cars, RVs, and oversized vehicles)LOT 32

LOT 35

LOT 33

(cars only)

NW QUAD (cars only)

LOT 34SW QUAD (cars only)

LOT 38LOT 42

NE QUAD (cars only)

(cars only)

LOT 39SE QUAD (cars only)

(Game DayMotorhomes)

RESEARCHPARK

Game DayPurchase

E-24 (cars only)

LOT 36

LOT 46

(pull behinds)

(cars only)

LOT 47

(Cars, RVs, and oversized vehicles)

LOT 44

LOT 43

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/ / / / / / / / / / / / / / R O A D C L O S E D / / / / / / / / / / / / / /

LOT 42 LOT 45

*If your car is towed on game day, this is where

it will be relocated. *Light Blue = Game Day PurchaseGreen= Pass Lot & Game Day PurchasePurple= ADA Shuttle Lot

IRWIN DR.

GO

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LOT 49Game DayPurchase

GERTY DR.

ADAShuttleLot

LOT 40LOT 41

(cars only) (cars only)

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*Street Fest closes First Street pregame between Kirby Ave. and Irwin Dr.

Shuttle Point - Additional shuttles circulate the four State Farm Center Quads

(Cars, RVs, and oversized vehicles)

LOT 31

Closed due to construction

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TRADITIONSCLUB

STUDENT SEATING

TRADITIONS CLUB SEATING

TRADITIONS CLUB CONCOURSE LEVEL SEATING

COURTSIDE CLUB SEATING

LOGE BOX SEATING

FOUNDERS SUITES

LEGACY CLUB SEATING

I FUND / GENERAL SEATING

ACCESSIBLE SEATING

SEATING MAP

TRADITIONSCLUB

STUDENT SEATING

TRADITIONS CLUB SEATING

TRADITIONS CLUB CONCOURSE LEVEL SEATING

COURTSIDE CLUB SEATING

LOGE BOX SEATING

FOUNDERS SUITES

LEGACY CLUB SEATING

I FUND / GENERAL SEATING

ACCESSIBLE SEATING

SEATING MAP

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.

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PaRkInG

As a benefit of your annual I FUND contribution,

donors at the I FUND CaPtaIns CluB annual

giving level and higher will receive access to

One COMPlIMentaRy season parking pass

for all home men’s basketball games. Based on

the April 1, 2015 priority deadline, qualifying

donors will be ranked, and have the opportunity

to select their parking first based on current

I FUND annual giving level and second on

priority points within I FUND annual

giving levels.

“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 HILLSOPHOMORE, dIVISION OF gENERAL STUdIES

gUARd // FAIRVIEW HEIgHTS, IL

I AM THE I FUND.

Donors at the lOyalty CIRCle BROnze

leVel and higher will have the opportunity

to secure a PeRsOnalIzed PaRkInG

location for all home men’s basketball games

in the NW Lot only. Patrons at this I FUND

annual giving level and higher will have the

opportunity to select this lot, or any other

general admission lot, during the parking

selection process.

Donors without men’s basketball season

tickets will have the opportunity to select

the Research Park Lot only.

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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

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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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$7,000

Block ICouncil

Loyalty CircleBronze

Loyalty CircleSilver

$11,500 $17,500

SWEET HOME ILLINI SILVER ILLINOIS LOYALTY ILLINI

IllInI natIOnal leadeRshIP CIRCle BenefIts

TOTAL PACKAGE COST

2015 I FUND Annual Giving Level Status

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

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.

PARTY OF 4 PARTY OF 8 PARTY OF 8

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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 opportuni-ty 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.

METHODS OF PAYMENT

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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thank yOu fOR yOuR GeneROus suPPORt Of IllInOIs athletICs!

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.

WAYS TO CONTrIBUTE

ChICaGO OffICe:

Illinois Athletics Development // Office of Athletics Development Illini Center200 South Wacker Drive // Chicago, IL 60606

PhOne: (312) 575-7850

OnlIne: IaMtheIfund.COM

“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 WEYKAMPJUNIOR, dEFENSIVE MIdFIELdER // gRANd HAVEN, MI

I AM THE I FUND.

ChaMPaIGn OffICe:

Illinois Athletics Department // Office of Athletics Development Bielfeldt Athletics Administration Building1700 South Fourth Street // Champaign, IL 61820

PhOne: (217) 333-6595

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