“The need for financial assistance with respect to the educational component of the student-athlete has never been greater and it is therefore imperative that emphasis be placed on funding this initiative.” — Bob Wilson
The FOREVER CHAMPIONS initiative seeks to build upon the strong foundation of perpetual resources provided by the original investors of the Four Deep Scholarship Endowment Campaign. Chaired by UCLA graduate Bob Wilson, the Four Deep initiative was created in 1988, and originally sought to endow four scholarships at each position for UCLA Football. Due to the success of the Four Deep initiative it was subsequently expanded to include all UCLA scholarship athletes. It is for this reason and the need to fully fund in true dollars all NCAA maximum allowable scholarships that additional participation is sought, thus providing an endowed, sustainable scholarship program.
By creating a Four Deep Scholarship Endowment or a Program Endowment you will forever link your name to a championship tradition, while making a direct impact on future generations of UCLA student-athletes. The foundation is strong. Ensure the future by becoming part of the FOREVER CHAMPIONS MOVEMENT.
UCLA: $ 3,015,412
Scholarship Endowment contributors at the $125,000 level now earn lifetime Wooden Athletic Fund credit allowing access to priority tickets, parking and special events.
2003: $5.7M 2007: $8.2M 2011: $10.5M 2015: $12.4M
2021: $17.5M
An endowed gift supplies the UCLA Department of Intercollegiate Athletics with a perpetual source of income that provides the resources needed to attract, develop, and retain the nation's most talented student-athletes and coaches. Endowments are long-term investment accounts that require a minimum balance. The principal is invested, and earned income is distributed in accordance with the guidelines agreed upon by the donor, the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, and the UCLA Foundation.
The UCLA Foundation's spending policy governs the rate at which funds are released to fund holders for current spending. The Foundation's spending policy is based on a target rate set as a percentage of a rolling market value. The Board of Directors of The UCLA Foundation reviews and approves the rate annually. For more information visit www.uclafoundation.org/finances.aspx
Assets of The UCLA Foundation are managed by the UCLA Investment Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of The UCLA Foundation. For more information, please visit www.uclainvestmentcompany.org.
Attracting talented student-athletes to UCLA is critical in order to build and sustain world class athletics programs. Nothing is more essential in attracting the best student-athletes than access to financial aid. Scholarship endowments are necessary to address the dramatically increasing cost of higher education. This program allows you to create an everlasting endowment, directed to the sport of your choice, to support the educational and athletic experience of UCLA student-athletes for years to come while enjoying exclusive, lifetime benefits from the athletic department through the Wooden Athletic Fund.
$ 1,000,000 |
Pyramid Level Endowment |
$50,000 lifetime annual Wooden Athletic Fund credit | |
$ 500,000 |
champion Level Endowment |
$25,000 lifetime annual Wooden Athletic Fund credit | |
$ 250,000 |
Leadership Level Endowment |
$12,500 lifetime annual Wooden Athletic Fund credit | |
$ 125,000 |
Visionary Level Endowment |
$6,250 lifetime annual Wooden Athletic Fund credit |
Coaches spend more time with UCLA student-athletes than any other member of the UCLA family, providing invaluable lessons in becoming champions in the classroom, in competition and in the community. Program endowments supplement sport specific budgets and provide well deserved, and much needed, support to the men and women leading our student-athletes.
$ 1,000,000+ |
Head Coach Naming Opportunity |
$ 500,000 |
Assistant Coach Naming Opportunity |
$ 125,000 |
Sport Specific Operational Endowment |
Phone Number - 310.206.3302 |
Email - development@athletics.ucla.edu
UCLA Athletics Development
P.O. Box 24044
Los Angeles, California 90024