Methods Of Giving

Cash and Credit
Contributions of cash, checks made payable to University of Houston, or charges to Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover are accepted. Contributions can also be made online here

First and Ten
The "First and Ten" Program is the easiest way to support Cougar Pride. Donations are automatically debited from your checking account or charged to your credit card each month. Enrollment begins with as little as $10 per month and your donation can be spread throughout the year.

"First and Ten" removes the worry about deadlines, and you don't have to wait until all the payments are made to receive any parking or seating benefits that are tied to a donationlevel. Just fill out and submit a membership form and you are done! You mayalso cancel or increase your donation at any time. To obtain a membership form, contact Cougar Pride at (713) 743-GOUH (4684) or here to download a form. (Link to the online giving page)

Matching Gifts
Scholarship dollars to Cougar Pride meet the criteria for the Matching Gift Program of many companies. Simply enclose your matching gift form and your personal payment in the same envelope. Verification of your donation is sent directly to your employer's benefits office. Cougar Pride credit will be awarded when the matching funds are received. In addition, some companies will also match gifts to athletic programs and capital (building) projects. Please check your employer’s matching policy.

Gifts in Kind/Trade
Products and/or services that Houston Athletics can use during the course of the year and would normally purchase are welcome as membership gifts.

Young Alumni Program
The Young Alumni Program offers recent UH graduates an opportunity to receive Cougar Pride benefits at all donor levels at a reduced rate. (For example, if a recent graduate wanted to be a Captain's Club member at $500, he/she would donate $125 in year one, $250 in year two and $375 in year three.)

Endowments
Endowments maybe established with a minimum pledge of $75,000, payable within five years. A fully endowed scholarship is $300,000.

Planned Giving
When you include Houston Athletics in your long-term financial plans, your legacy ensures that student-athletes will continue to benefit from an education at the University of Houston far into the future. At the same time, you help to secure your own financial future, or that of loved ones.

Wheels Club Courtesy Vehicle Program
The Wheels Club aids Houston Athletics in promoting its programs and is an enormous benefit in terms of cost savings and convenience for our coaches and staff. Dealerships and companies who supply courtesy vehicles receive excellent benefits and establish a great relationship with their designated coach or staff member.

Marketable Securities
Gifts of appreciated shares of marketable securities are a valuable contribution. What's more, these gifts may provide significant tax advantages to you because you can deduct the fair market value of publicly traded securities without paying capital gains tax on the sale of the gifted stock.

For more information on any types of giving, contact Cougar Pride at (713) 743-GOUH (4684).