SUPPORTING OUR HAWKEYES

THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA 

DEPARTMENT OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS 

DONOR INFORMATION GUIDE 

SUPPORTING OUR HAWKEYES

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

2 

IMPORTANT DEADLINES/ 

MISSION STATEMENT 

4 

THANK YOU 

5 

INVESTING IN OUR HAWKEYES 

6 

I-CLUB MEMBERSHIP LEVELS 

& CONTRIBUTOR BENEFITS 

8 

PRIORITY POINTS SYSTEM 

10 

GAMEDAY AT KINNICK STADIUM 

12 

PREMIUM SEATING 

AT KINNICK STADIUM 

14 

GAMEDAY/PREMIUM SEATING 

AT CARVER-HAWKEYE ARENA 

16 

HOW TO SUPPORT OUR HAWKEYES 

20 

FAQs 

ATHLETICS DEVELOPMENT 

One West Park Road 

P.O. Box 4550 

Iowa City, Iowa 52244-4550 

(800) 648-6973 

(319) 467-3410 

jointheiclub.com 

Email: iclub@uiowa.edu 

@jointheiclub 

/jointheiclub

MESSAGE FROM 

GARY BARTA 

University of Iowa Director of Athletics 

Teams from coast to coast envy the competitive edge Iowa 

Hawkeye fans provide the hundreds of UI student-athletes on 

24 teams who proudly wear the black and gold. 

That tradition of Hawkeye loyalty includes visionary financial 

support. Thousands of fans provide financial assistance through 

a variety of ways to support Our Hawkeyes. 

Scholarship costs continue to rise each year, accounting for a 

greater percentage of the Athletics Department’s annual budget. 

More than ever before, your support enables Iowa to recruit top 

student-athletes. Your gifts also defray costs associated with team 

travel, facilities, equipment, and medical support. 

UI athletics supporters are crucial members of the Hawkeye team, 

and we count on the loyalty and generosity of Iowa fans to help 

keep Our Hawkeyes successful and respected around the nation. 

Thank you … and Go Hawks!

OUR 

HAWKEYES 

689 

144 

106 

29 

24 

student-athletes 

Academic All-Big Ten 

selections in 2013-14 

all-time Big Ten 

team championships 

all-time NCAA team 

championships 

sports 

IMPORTANT 

DEADLINES 

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JAN FEB MAR APR MAY 

January-March: 

football season tickets on sale 

March 31: 

football season tickets 

order deadline

MISSION STATEMENT 

The University of Iowa Department 

of Intercollegiate Athletics 

The mission of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is 

to provide the administrative and coaching support, facilities, 

resources, and equipment necessary for student-athletes to 

graduate from the University of Iowa while participating in 

broad-based, championship-caliber athletic competition. 

The overall well-being of the participant and the integrity of 

the program will be paramount in all that we do. 

JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 

June-July: 

basketball season tickets on sale 

October: 

basketball and wrestling single game/match tickets go on sale 

June 30: 

year-end I-Club gift deadline 

(for upcoming athletics season) 

July: 

football single/away game 

tickets go on sale 

Donor Information Guide 3

THANK YOU 

Supporting the Student-Athlete 

Each year Athletics Development strives to not only 

help offset growing scholarship costs, but also fund the 

complete student-athlete experience. As tuition costs 

continue to rise, along with the additional costs in the 

many other areas associated with supporting nearly 700 

Hawkeye student-athletes across 24 sports, financial 

contributions are more important than ever. 

Your support of Our Hawkeyes is essential to ensuring that 

all student-athletes are provided the necessary resources 

to stay competitive on the field and in the classroom. 

Thank you for your support of Our Hawkeyes. 

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INVESTING IN 

OUR HAWKEYES 

STUDENT-ATHLETE 

EXPENSES 

Average annual investment 

per student-athlete: $34,369 

Student-athletes 689 

TOTAL: $23,680,241 

Medical/athletic training: $3,374 

Equipment and uniforms: $2,444 

Team travel: 

$6,993 

Academic services: $2,332 

Nutrition: $2,177 

Strength and conditioning: $1,752 

Scholarships: 

$15,297 

Note: average cost per student-athlete 


I-CLUB MEMBERSHIP LEVELS 

AND CONTRIBUTOR BENEFITS 

I-Club 

$50-$249 

Century 

Hawks 

$250-$599 

Bronze 

Hawks 

$600-$1,199 

Silver 

Hawks 

$1,200-$2,499 

Golden 

Hawks 

$2,500-$5,999 

Champion 

Hawks 

$6,000-$9,999 

Kinnick 

Society 

$10,000-$14,999 

Annual priority points 1 3 5 10 20 30 50 100 

Access to the Feller Club Room for men’s basketball, as available* 

Invitation to annual event with Director of Intercollegiate Athletics 

Reserved, pre-assigned football parking space 

Recognition in football and men’s basketball game programs 

Kinnick Society event invitations 

Reserved men’s basketball parking 

Access to the Feller Club Room for select wrestling meets* 

Football, men’s and women’s basketball, and wrestling 

media guides, as requested 

Football kickoff reception invitation 

Men’s and women’s basketball and wrestling priority parking 

Access to the Feller Club Room for select 

women’s basketball games* 

Kinnick 

Society Gold 

$15,000 or 

more 

Each year, thousands of 

Hawkeye fans provide 

financial support to 

Our Hawkeyes through the 

I-Club (the UI Department 

of Intercollegiate Athletics’ 

annual giving program). 

Members of the I-Club 

receive benefits annually 

at the levels noted in the 

chart (left). 

Members of the I-Club 

receive all donor benefits 

up to and including those 

listed at their giving level. 

Football priority parking 

Spring contributor reception invitation/women’s basketball 

tip-off reception 

Ticket priority to select events in advance of the general public 

* Access to the Feller Club Room will be available for 

sport-specific season ticket holders only. 


The contributor must be a season ticket holder for a sport to receive a parking 

pass for that same sport. 

Gifts to the UI Foundation, which the university acknowledges as the preferred 

channel for private support, qualify as charitable contributions to an IRC Sec. 

501(c)(3) organization for federal income, estate, and gift tax purposes. 

Note: Under IRS section 170(1), donors may deduct 80 percent of 

contributions to higher education institutions for which the donor is 

given the right to purchase tickets for seating at an athletic event.

I-CLUB ANNUAL 

GIVING PROGRAM 

HAWKEYE FUND 

Contributions to the Hawkeye Fund provide support for 

scholarships (tuition, room, board, and fees), travel expenses 

for recruiting future Hawkeyes, equipment purchases, 

operation and maintenance of all athletics facilities, medical 

services, and travel expenses for all UI teams. 

IOWA SCHOLARSHIP FUND 

The Iowa Scholarship Fund encourages financial support 

exclusively for scholarships (tuition, room, board, and fees) for 

intercollegiate athletics at the University of Iowa. 


THE PRIORITY POINTS SYSTEM 

In keeping with the spirit of Hawkeye loyalty, and in recognition 

of the generosity of those who support Our Hawkeyes each year, 

the UI Department of Intercollegiate Athletics developed a priority 

points system that is fair, orderly, and includes Hawkeye fans in the 

process of selecting their football, men’s and women’s basketball, 

and wrestling season ticket locations. 

The Priority Points System quantifies each contributor’s and 

season ticket holder’s relationship with UI Athletics by considering 

a number of different criteria, including giving to athletics, years 

of season ticket purchase, and alumni/letterwinner status. 

Priority points help the Athletics Ticket Office determine seating 

upgrades for season tickets, away-game ticket allocations, postseason 

ticket allocations, bowl-game ticket allocations, and other 

athletics considerations. 

POINTS DESCRIPTION 

3 for each year of purchase of 

season tickets for sport involved 

(football, men’s basketball, 

women’s basketball, or wrestling), 

beginning with the 1972 season 

for football and 1982 for men’s 

and women’s basketball, and 

wrestling* 

1 for every $100 of cumulative 

athletics giving beginning in 1974** 

1 for annual giving to the I-Club 

at the I-Club level 


at the Century Hawk level 


at the Silver Hawk level 


at the Golden Hawk level 


at the Champion Hawk level 


at the Kinnick Society level 


at the Kinnick Society Gold level 

20 one-time award per account in 

recognition of being a letterwinner 

at the UI 


at the Bronze Hawk level 

10 one-time award per account in 

recognition of being a graduate 

of the UI 

Note: priority points only count for that giving year, and do not carry over to the next year; the total 

dollar amount carries over from year to year. 

*Years of season ticket purchase are based on each individual sport, as acknowledged by the UI Athletics 

Ticket Office. Student tickets do not count in years of purchase for the general public and only count for 

faculty/staff that start their employment with the university immediately after graduation. 

**Athletics giving records began in 1974 and include all annual, capital, and endowment gifts. 


PRIORITY POINT EXAMPLES 

Example A 

Jane is a graduate of the University of Iowa and has 

purchased football season tickets for eight years. Her 

cumulative contributions to UI Athletics total $10,000, 

including a $2,500 contribution to an I-Club bearing 

account for the 2015 athletic giving year (July 1, 2014 to 

June 30, 2015). Her priority points would be as follows: 

Example B 

John is a tennis letterwinner, a UI graduate, and has 

purchased football season tickets for 25 seasons. His 

cumulative giving to UI Athletics is a $1,200 contribution 

for the 2015 athletic giving year (July 1, 2014 to 

June 30, 2015) to the I-Club. His priority points would 

be as follows: 

Priority Points 

10 UI Graduate 

24 Football season ticket holder 

(8 years multiplied by 3 points for 

each year of purchase) 

100 Cumulative athletics contributions 

($10,000 divided by 1 point per $100 given) 

20 2015 Athletics giving year I-Club gift 

($2,500; Golden Hawks) 

Priority Points 

10 UI Graduate 

20 Hawkeye Letterwinner 

75 Football season ticket holder (25 years 

multiplied by 3 points for each year of purchase) 

12 Cumulative athletic contributions 

($1,200 divided by 1 point per $100 given) 

10 2015 Athetics giving year I-Club gift 

($1,200; Silver Hawks) 

154 Total Priority Points for 2015 

127 Total Priority Points for 2015 


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GAMEDAY AT 

KINNICK STADIUM 

(Evashevski Drive) 

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Designated sections of historic Kinnick 

Stadium require a minimum annual 

per-seat contribution. These per-seat 

contributions count toward a fan’s annual 

I-Club membership. The Kinnick Stadium 

map at right details the minimum annual 

contribution for designated sections. Ticket 

availability per section is based on priority. 

PAUL W. BRECHLER PRESS BOX 

Sandra J. Buresh 3rd Floor Suite Level/McCord Indoor Club 

Mediacom Outdoor Club 

1 SEATS 28 

THE IOWA HAWKEYES 

VISITING TEAM 

1 SEATS 28 

(Hawkins Drive) 

MINIMUM ANNUAL 

PER-SEAT CONTRIBUTION 

Please Note: Minimum annual 

per-seat contributions count 

towards annual I-Club 

membership levels. Please note: 

The minimum annual gift per 

seat for rows 1 through 4 of east 

and west grandstands is 50 

percent of what is noted here. 

Zone I - $600 

Zone II - $400 

Zone III - $200 

Zone IV - $50 

Students 

Band 

1 

SEATS 

ROWS 

31 

1 

40 

1 

42 

ROWS 

79 


(Krause Family Plaza and Melrose Avenue)

FOOTBALL PARKING 

KINNICK SOCIETY GOLD (KG) 

$15,000+ annual contribution 

LOT 43 WEST: 1 or 2 pre-assigned reserved parking spaces 

for parking and/or tailgate. No tents allowed. 

LOT 43 NW: 2 parking spaces. Attendant assisted parking. 

Tents allowed. 

KINNICK SOCIETY (KS) 

$10,000 — $14,999 annual contribution 

1 parking space, open parking. No tents allowed. 

KINNICK SOCIETY & CHAMPION (KC) 


1 parking space, open parking. Tents allowed 

behind vehicles within defined space. 

GOLDEN HAWK & ABOVE (GH) 


SILVER HAWK & ABOVE (SH) 


PUBLIC, DAY-OF-GAME FEE 

KG, KS, CH & GH – RV PARKING ONLY 

(Location chosen within membership level based 

on availability; $2,500 + for RV parking) 

SH RV PARKING ONLY 

(Self park; first-come, first-served.) 

CONSTRUCTION ZONE 

(No parking permitted.) 

Parking Sample: 

• Donor has four seats in Zone 1 at Kinnick Stadium = $2,400 minimum annual gift (4 x $600 per seat) 

• Donor would like to park in lot 33 (Golden Hawks Level) 

• Donor’s $2,500 annual gift to the I-Club covers their per-seat gift requirement 

AND the gift requirement to park in the Golden Hawks parking lot. 


PREMIUM SEATING AT 


Kinnick Stadium - 

Paul W. Brechler Press Box 

Premium seating options in the Paul W. Brechler 

Press Box include private-viewing suites in the 

McCord Club (level one) and Sandy Buresh Suite 

Level (level three), indoor club seats in the McCord 

Club (level one) and outdoor club seats in the 

Mediacom Outdoor Club (level two). These options 

are based on priority points and availability. 

Hawkeye Hospitality Suites 

Annual gift pledge plus amenities starting around $47,200 

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12-, 16-, and 18-seat capacities 

Reserved parking passes 

Closed-circuit and cable television 

Coat closet 

Sink and cabinets 

Access to private restrooms 

Catered food and refreshments 

Leased on 3-, 5-, or 7-year terms 

suites are located on level one and on the Sandy Buresh Suite Level (level three) 


Mediacom Outdoor Club Seating 

Annual gift pledge plus amenities starting around $2,200 per seat 

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Located on level two of the press box 

Extra-wide outdoor seating with chair 

backs, arm rests, and drink holders 

Access to climate-controlled lounge 

An expanded food and beverage menu 

at concession stands in lounge area 


18 televisions in lounge 

Complimentary “Playbook” 

McCord Indoor Club Seating 

Annual gift pledge plus amenities starting around $5,000 per seat 

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Located on level one of the Paul W. Brechler Press Box between the 40-yard lines 

Extra-wide padded seating with chair backs, arm rests, and drink holders inside a 

climate-controlled lounge 

An expanded food and beverage menu at concession stands in lounge area 


14 televisions in lounge 

Parking privileges near stadium 

Complimentary “Playbook” 


GAMEDAY AT 

CARVER-HAWKEYE ARENA 

Designated sections of Carver-Hawkeye 

Arena require a minimum annual per-seat D 

contribution. These per-seat contributions 

count toward a fan’s annual I-Club E 

membership levels. The arena map at right 

details the minimum annual contribution 

for designated sections. F Ticket availability 

per section is based on The Priority Points 

System. 

Note: Individuals Gwho have season tickets 

in Kinnick Stadium and Carver-Hawkeye 

Arena seating zones that require perseat 

contributions will be required to pay 

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whichever is greater of the two. 

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CARVER – HAWKEYE 20-24 ARENA 

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9-10 

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Minimum Annual 

Per-Seat Contribution 

Please note: Minimum annual 

per-seat contributions count towards 

annual I-Club membership. 

Minimum Annual 

Per-Seat Contribution 

Please note: Minimum annual 

per-seat contributions count towards 

annual I-Club membership. 

- Premium Seats 

- Zone 1 - $600 

- Zone 2 - $400 

- Zone 3 - $200 

- University/Department Use 

- Students 

- Handicap 

- Media 

- Premium Seats 

- Zone I - $600 

- Zone II - $400 

- Zone III - $200 

- University/Department Use 

- Students 

- ADA 

- Media

MEN’S BASKETBALL PARKING 

PREMIUM SEATING AT 

CARVER-HAWKEYE ARENA 

Premium Seating options in Carver-Hawkeye Arena 

includes seats located courtside and club seats 

located on the sideline of the playing floor. 

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Premium Club Seating: 550 seats exist for 

men’s basketball for a campaign contribution 

of $2,500* per seat, per season. In addition, 

admission to the Feller Club Room and 

preferred parking is included. 

Courtside Seating: available for men’s 

basketball for a campaign contribution of 

$12,500* per seat, per season. In addition, 

admission to the Hadley Club Room, Feller Club 

Room and preferred parking is included. 

*Contribution is in addition to the season ticket 

GOLDEN HAWKS & ABOVE (GH) 

KS/KSG: Kinnick Society to 

Kinnick Society Gold ($10,000+) 

40B: Golden Hawks to Champion Hawks 

($2,500 – 9,999) 

1B: Golden Hawks to Champion Hawks 

($2,500 – 9,999) 

46B: Current Premium Seating Parking 

PUBLIC 

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL 

AND WRESTLING 

Women’s basketball and wrestling season tickets do not require 

per-seat contributions, but seat selection and upgrade requests 

are still based on The Priority Points System. 

To view these maps, visit 

http://www.hawkeyesports.com/gameday/iowa-gameday.html 


HOW TO SUPPORT 

OUR HAWKEYES 

Hawkeye Visions 

Endowed Scholarship Support for Our Hawkeyes 

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UI Athletics covers the full cost of each scholarship the Hawkeyes offer across 24 

sports, a total that exceeds $10 million annually; those expenses rise each year 

both in terms of dollars spent and as a percentage of overall athletics expenses. 

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Endowed scholarships are a crucial source of funding for Our Hawkeyes 

UI Athletics is self-supporting and receives no state funding 

How Endowments work 

Endowments are funds with a minimum balance requirement in which the principal 

is invested in perpetuity and a portion of the fund’s value (payout) is allocated for the 

donor designated purpose. Under the Foundation’s spending policy, annual payout 

will be increased by Consumer Price Index (inflation rate) for the prior calendar year. 

Historical annual payout over time has averaged 4.5% of endowment value. The 

investment objective for the University of Iowa Foundation endowment is to seek 

maximum total return consistent with the preservation of principal, diversification, and 

avoidance of excessive risk. These objectives are designed to provide a steady flow of 

income for donor designated purpose. 

When scholarships are endowed by generous and loyal supporters, those 

reimbursements to the UI are covered, allowing the athletics department to direct 

annual gifts and other revenues toward other essential needs. Endowed scholarship gifts 

through the Hawkeye Visions Endowment Program have enabled Iowa’s intercollegiate 

athletics programs to move forward even in the face of rapidly increasing expenses. 

The UI is grateful for the visionary support of alumni and friends who have 

demonstrated their pride in the athletic and academic success of all Our Hawkeyes by 

establishing named, endowed scholarships, while also perpetually linking their name 

with the proud Iowa Hawkeye tradition. 


The Power of an Endowment 

Endowed funds provide stable, long-term financial support. Unlike athletics operations revenue (such as 

ticket or concession sales) or annual I-Club contributions, gifts to endowed funds are invested to protect 

the “purchasing power,” so that over the long term, the funds will fulfill the donors’ specified purposes. 

The amount made available to UI Athletics continues to accrue, providing crucial scholarship support for 

generations of Our Hawkeyes. 

The goal of the Hawkeye Visions Endowment Program is to work with Iowa Hawkeye supporters to 

secure sufficient resources to endow each student-athlete scholarship in every sport. 

How You Can Help 

Your investment in the future of Hawkeye athletics can permanently endow a variety of student-athlete 

scholarships. Following are some examples of support levels within the Hawkeye Visions Endowment 

Program: 

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Visionary Level: a gift of $400,000 or more provides a named, endowed scholarship for a specific 

team position (tuition and fees, room, and board). For example: the John and Jane Doe Football 

Running Back Scholarship. 

Leadership Level: a gift of $200,000-$399,999 provides a named, endowed scholarship for a 

specific sport (tuition and fees, room, and board). For example: the Doe Family Women’s Basketball 

Scholarship. 

Sustaining Tuition Level: a gift of $50,000-$199,999 provides a named, endowed partial scholarship, 

but not for a specific sport or position. For example: the Jane and John Doe Athletics Scholarship. 

Ways to Establish an Endowed Scholarship 

You can make your gift to the Hawkeye Visions Endowment Program through a variety of means: outright gift 

or multi-year pledge of cash or appreciated securities; bequest in a will or trust; charitable remainder trust, 

gift annuity, or other life income gift; designation of the UI Foundation as beneficiary of a qualified retirement 

plan, IRA, pension benefits, or annuity; or creative combination of the above. 


HOW TO SUPPORT OUR HAWKEYES 

Carver-Hawkeye Arena Enhancement/Dale and 

Marilyn Howard Family Pavilion,September 2011 

In addition to the annual fund (I-Club) and 

Hawkeye Visions Endowment program, there are 

other ways to support Our Hawkeyes: 

Capital Projects 

Capital campaigns are designed to provide Our 

Hawkeyes with the best facilities and equipment 

needed to train and compete with the best in the 

Big Ten Conference and the nation. These projects 

showcase the commitment to our current and 

future Hawkeyes. 

The UI Athletics Department is 100 percent selfsupporting 

and, as such, receives no state tax 

dollars. Therefore, the cost of any capital project 

will be funded with private philanthropic support 

from fans of the Hawkeyes, friends of the UI, and 

departmental revenues. 

James M. Hoak Family Golf Complex, February 2013 

P. Sue Beckwith, M.D., Boathouse, September 2009 

Stew and LeNore Hansen Football Performance Center: October 2014 


Creating Your Hawkeye Legacy 

Other ways to give include estate planning, planned giving, bequests, charitable 

gift annuity, charitable remainder trusts, memorials and endowments, retained 

life estate, charitable lead trust, cash, appreciated securities, closely held stock, 

retirement plan assets, real estate, and life insurance. 

Donor Advised Funds 

While it is generally permissible for donors to direct gifts to the University of Iowa 

Foundation through donor-advised funds (DAFs), there are restrictions imposed by 

the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that impact certain types of DAF contributions, 

including those to support the University of Iowa Athletics Department. 

A contribution to qualifying DAFs (often held at community foundations) is treated 

by the IRS as charitable contribution at the time of the contribution to the DAF. 

The donor may then advise to which charitable organization(s) distributions are 

made, such as to the UI Foundation. Certain laws and IRS regulations prohibit a 

donor, donor advisor, or their family member from receiving more than incidental 

benefits as a result of the DAF distribution. The potential consequences of 

receiving impermissible benefits include jeopardizing the tax-exempt status of 

the entity maintaining the DAF and imposing significant excise taxes on the donor 

and/or their family member. 

One of the impermissible benefits for a donor or family member to receive as 

a result of a gift made through a DAF is the right to purchase athletics tickets. 

I-Club gifts at all membership levels provide member benefits including the 

opportunity to purchase UI Athletics tickets. Therefore, neither the UI Foundation 

nor UI Department of Athletics may accept a gift made through a DAF for I-Club 

membership, even if the donor ultimately chooses not to purchase the tickets. 

Importantly, a donor may still support the UI Department of Athletics through a 

DAF gift if the donor declines all benefits that would otherwise be provided as a 

result of the gift. These gifts are directed into a UI Foundation fund that does not 

afford any donor benefits and provides unrestricted support to the UI Department 

of Athletics. To learn more about supporting the UI Department of Athletics with 

a DAF gift, please contact the I-Club at (319) 467-3410 or iclub@uiowa.edu. For 

specific information regarding your legal or tax situation, please consult your own 

professional advisor. 

Methods of Giving 

Online: jointheiclub.com 

Check/Money Orders/Credit Cards: Checks and money orders 

should be made payable to the UI Foundation. The UI Foundation 

accepts all major credit cards, including Visa, MasterCard, 

Discover, and American Express. 

Add Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT): Approved authorization for 

the UIF to deduct directly from your bank account on a schedule 

selected by you. 

Securities: Donors have the ability to support Our Hawkeyes 

through an electronic transfer of stock or via the actual stock 

certificate. 

Bequests: Gifts through wills and bequests can provide donors 

the opportunity to sustain their family name in conjunction with 

UI Athletics. 

Payroll Deduction: UI faculty and staff members are able to enroll 

in a payroll deduction plan to support Our Hawkeyes. 

Monthly Giving: This program allows you to split your annual 

donation into smaller payments, while still achieving the level of 

support you desire. 

Matching Gifts: Ask about your employer’s matching gift policy to 

see if you can increase your support of Our Hawkeyes. 

The Iowa Hawkeyes Athletics Development staff can provide 

you with further information on each giving method. 

Call (800) 648-6973 or (319) 467-3410. 


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 

When should I make or renew my annual contribution? 

Financial contributions are accepted any time during the athletics 

giving year, which runs from July 1 through June 30. Contributions 

should be received by the UI Foundation before June 30 for upcoming 

athletics year for football season ticket and parking consideration for 

the following year. Please note: football and men’s basketball per-seat 

contributions count toward annual I-Club recognition levels. 

How do I secure reserved parking for football gamedays? 

Season ticket holders at the Silver Hawks level and above ($1,200+ 

annually) have the opportunity to purchase a football parking pass for 

parking near Kinnick Stadium. (Please see page 11.) 

How do I make a gift to the Iowa Hawkeyes? 

Gifts can be made online through our Give Now button at 

jointheiclub.com, by calling the Iowa Hawkeyes Athletics 

Development Office at (800) 648-6973 or (319) 467-3410, or by 

mailing your gift to the UI Foundation (UI Foundation, Athletics, 

P.O. Box 4550, One West Park Road, Iowa City, IA 52244) 

How does the Priority Points System work? 

The Priority Points System quantifies every I-Club member’s and 

season ticket holder’s relationship with UI Athletics by considering 

a number of different criteria, including giving to athletics, years of 

season ticket purchase, and alumni/letterwinner status. 

Is my I-Club gift tax deductible? 

80 percent of your I-Club gift is tax deductible because you are 

receiving a benefit (valued at 20 percent) from this gift. For more 

information, seek the advice of your accountant or tax advisor, or 

view IRS section 170(1). 

Can I use a company match for my athletics gift? 

Often times, yes. Please check with your company’s human resources 

department for more information and to review any specific 

restrictions within your company’s matching gift program. Matching 

gift forms are available through the company providing the matching 

gift. Please contact the Hawkeyes Athletics Development Office with 

additional questions regarding matching gifts. 

What are Priority Points and how are they used? 

Our priority points system is a fair and consistent method of 

assigning seat locations for football and men’s basketball season 

tickets, allowing for football away-game ticket purchase, bowl-ticket 

purchase, and other related opportunities. 

Can I receive I-Club “credit” for a gift I made to other areas 

of the university? 

No, only gifts made to the I-Club (or sport-specific development funds) 

are eligible for I-Club giving credit. However, gifts made to athletics 

campaigns count toward priority. 


If I already make a per-seat donation for season football tickets, do I 

need to make an additional gift for men’s basketball season tickets? 

Individuals who have season tickets in Kinnick Stadium and Carver- 

Hawkeye Arena seating zones that require per-seat contributions will 

be required to pay whichever is greater of the two. 

Example A: If you have 4 seats in Zone I ($600/seat required) 

for football and 2 seats in Zone I ($600/seat required) for men’s 

basketball, a total minimum annual gift of $2,400 is required. (The 

$1,200 owed for the men’s basketball season tickets has been satisfied 

with the gift made in association with the football season tickets.) 

Example B: If you have 4 seats in Zone III ($200/seat required) 

for football and 2 seats in Zone I ($600/seat required) for men’s 

basketball, a total minimum annual gift of $1,200 is required. ($1,200 

total, not $800 for football PLUS $1,200 for men’s basketball.) 

Example C: If you have two outdoor club football season tickets ($2,200/ 

seat required) and six seats in Zone I for men’s basketball ($600/seat 

required), a total minimum annual gift of $4,400 is required. (The $3,600 

owed for the men’s basketball season tickets has been satisfied with the 

gift made in association with the football season tickets.) 

Who do I contact regarding tickets to athletics events and/or parking? 

The UI Athletics Ticket Office handles all requests for tickets to 

Iowa athletics events. Individuals may contact the Athletics Ticket 

Office by phone at (800) IA HAWKS (800-424-2957) or order online 

at hawkeyesports.com. Football season ticket renewal forms are 

mailed in January each year. Individuals who did not order season 

tickets for this season but are interested in purchasing season tickets 

for next season should contact the Iowa Athletics Ticket Office. 

Priority parking at athletics events is a benefit for I-Club members at 

certain giving levels; passes are purchased from and mailed through 

the Athletics Ticket Office. 

How do I find an I-Club Spring Banquet in my area? 

We have 25 local I-Club Spring Banquets each year throughout Iowa, 

hosted from mid-April to mid-June. Visit jointheiclub.com for a 

complete list of locations and dates. 


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for supporting 

Our Hawkeyes 

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Iowa City, Iowa 52244-4550 

(800) 648-6973 

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Email: iclub@uiowa.edu 

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