The University of Kentucky Blue & White Fund was established in 1973 to provide a funding resource for student-athlete
scholarships and a means to build and upgrade athletic facilities. In September
2002, we revamped the Blue & White Fund and created the K Fund in an effort
to: ensure fairness and equity in the season ticket allocation process; keep
up with the rising cost of our student-athlete's tuition; and maintain a competitive
advantage against other SEC and NCAA schools.
By investing in the K Fund, you are providing support to more than 500 UK
student-athletes, helping to ensure their academic and athletic success. These
donations are used to provide:
- Student-Athlete Scholarships - tuition, room and board
- Academic Support and Career Development
- Athletics Facilities Maintenance
- Coaches and Administrative Support
With your gift, you are moving UK Athletics closer to its goal of remaining
fiscally sound, providing student-athletes with the best possible experience,
doing everything with integrity, and winning championships.
Q: How do I join the K Fund?
A: Anyone can become a K Fund member by making a donation.
Q: Will my donation be tax
deductible?
A: Yes, all general donations to the K Fund are 100% tax deductible.
Q: Does the K Fund require a donation for all of its seats?
A: Yes, all K Fund football and basketball seating requires a donation. This
donation is 80% tax deductible.
Q: Are the donations for football and basketball seating the same?
A: No, football and basketball seating donations vary depending on seat location.
Q: How do I obtain new basketball season tickets?
A: New season tickets are awarded based on two criteria: total K fund points
and number of available seats. Season tickets are awarded to the donors with
the most K Fund points. The number of season tickets awarded each year and
level of K Fund points needed to obtain tickets varies year to year depending
upon availability.
Q: I have had public seats for many years. Will I now be required to pay a
donation to retain my current seats?
A: If your current public seats are located in a designated K Fund area, a
donation will be required.
Q: Do I have to pay a donation every year to retain my seats?
A: Yes, all football and basketball seats in the K Fund areas require a donation
each year to retain the same seats.
Q: Will the donation for my seats remain the same each year or will it increase
in the future?
A: The cost of scholarships continues to increase each year, therefore we do
anticipate future rate increases.
Q: What are the benefits of
becoming a K Fund member?
A: Other than the greatest benefit of knowing you are helping a student-athlete
with his or her education, there are other benefits to becoming a K Fund member.
Please refer to the Benefit
Levels page for details.
Q: What does the K Fund do with the money I donate?
A: Your donation goes towards student-athlete scholarships, academic support,
career development, athletic facilities and administrative support.
Q: Will there be an opportunity to improve my seats or purchase additional
seats?
A: Reassignment of K Fund seats is evaluated on a year-by-year basis. This
process begins at the end of each year's renewal season. To make a request
for a new seat location or additional seats, complete the section on the ticket
renewal statement and return it with your renewal. Seats will be offered to
K Fund members according to their priority point level in comparison to other
donors requesting a change in season tickets.
Q: What happens to the donations I made prior to the K Fund?
A: All donations to the Blue & White Fund will be incorporated into the
new K Fund; therefore, your lifetime level of giving remains the same and points
will be allocated accordingly.
If you have more questions, please visit the Contact
Us page to find out how to reach a member of the K-Fund Staff.
