Methods Of Giving

Cash and Credit
Contributions of cash, checks made payable to the University of Houston, or charges to Visa MasterCard, American Express and Discover are accepted. Contributions can also be made on-line 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 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 donation level. Just fill out and submit and application and you are done! You may also cancel or increase your donation at any time. Click here for more information and to down load an application.

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

Young Alumni Program
The Young Alumni Program offers recent Houston 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 $250, he/she would donate $62.50 in year one, $125 in year two and $187.50 in year three after graduation.)

Yr. After Graduation

Donor's Gift

Endowments
Endowments may be established with a minimum pledge of $75,000, payable within five years. A fully-endowed scholarship is $300,000. Interest from the endowment is available each year to support a student-athlete's tuition, fees, room and board and books. For more information, contact Katina Jackson at (713) 743-0837.

Planned Giving
When you include UH 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. For more information, contact David Starnes at (713) 743-8245

Wheels Club
The Wheels Club aids the Athletics Department in promoting its programs and is an enormous benefit in terms of cost saving 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. For more information, click here.

Securities & Property
Securities, real property and tangible personal property are all special gifts.

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 gifted stock.

Matching Gifts
Cougar Pride meets the criteria for the Matching Gift Program of many companies. Please 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.

Below are some of the companies that match gifts to Cougar Pride as of March 1, 2009 AIG American International Group, Inc.

Apache Corporation
ARAMARK Corporation
Avon Products, Inc
Baker Hughes, Inc.
Black & Decker Corporation
Blue Bell, Inc.
Boeing
BP
CarMax Auto Superstore, Inc.
Citgo Petroleum Corporation
Coca-Cola Company
Cooper Industries, Ltd.
Dell Corporation
Deloitte & Touche USA LLP
DIRECTV Group, Inc.
Dynegy Inc.
El Paso Corporation
Ford Foundation
Halliburton Company
IKON Office Solutions, Inc.
KPRC-TV2
Marathon Oil Company
Merrill Lynch & Company, Inc.
Microsoft Corporation
NFL National Football League
Pepsi Bottling Group
PepsiCo, Inc.
Pitney Bowes, Inc.
Sasol North America, Inc.
Starbucks Corporation