President's Associates

A special group of donors known as the President’s Associates have supported the outstanding people and pursuits of The University of Texas at Austin for more than 50 years.

Members’ annual gifts and endowed funds provide UT’s President with the critical, flexible support to invest in strategic and high-impact priorities. We invite you to join our efforts to keep Texas on top and set the gold standard for life-changing learning and discovery right here on the Forty Acres.

The flexible funding your contributions provide is the key to enabling UT leaders to act nimbly to address challenges and opportunities. That makes you and your fellow President’s Associates a crucial part of the equation.

The President’s Associates Teaching Excellence Award honors the best of the best — UT’s educational superstars who innovate in their classrooms and curricula. The awards, made possible through your contributions, recognize and retain some of the University’s top faculty members.

The President’s Associates Teaching Excellence Award honors the best of the best — UT’s educational superstars who innovate in their classrooms and curricula. The awards, made possible through your contributions, recognize and retain some of the University’s top faculty members.

As a member, you’ll have the opportunity to attend presidential events with other members of the Longhorn community who share your enthusiasm for UT and paying it forward.

There’s never been a better time to make an impact by joining President’s Associates or increasing your membership level. We are thrilled to join with the Forty First Foundation, a trusted philanthropic organization, to enhance the membership experience and increase opportunities to support efforts across the University.

President's Associates Memberships

President’s Associates recognizes alumni, friends and partners who support the Office of the President annually through one-time, monthly or endowed gifts. Lifetime membership is granted to all endowment donors.

Leaders

$150,000+
Endowment payable
over five years

Founders

$100,000 to $149,000
Endowment payable
over five years

Pioneers

$50,000 to $99,000
Endowment payable
over five years

Benefactors

$25,000 to $49,000
Endowment payable
over five years

Fellows

$2,500+
Payable yearly
or monthly

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Ways to Give

You can join President’s Associates today by making a gift to the Forty First Foundation. President’s Associates funds from annual gifts are now administered by the foundation, a trusted 501(c)(3) nonprofit philanthropic organization that works closely with the UT Office of the President to support strategic initiatives benefitting the University.

Join this loyal group of supporters today

If you would like to establish or increase a President’s Associates endowment or make a pledge payment, you can do so via UT’s giving page.

Manage your PA endowment or pledge

Get in Touch

If you have questions about your membership, you can contact UT Development via email at utdevelopment@austin.utexas.edu or contact Associate Director of Donor Programs Katie Bowman at 203-918-1008.

Shaping UT's Future

“In the years I’ve spent in leadership positions at The University of Texas at Austin, I’ve seen firsthand how crucial it is for UT presidents to have access to discretionary funds. There are times when important decisions require the ability to take action immediately in order to accomplish our ambitious goals and address the needs of our university.

My UT roots run deep as the child of a professor, then an alumnus, and now, the parent of a student and a staff member. As a passionate Longhorn, the work made possible by President’s Associates is incredibly meaningful to me. Thank you for your support.”

James E. Davis

Interim President

Shaping UT's Future

“In the years I’ve spent in leadership positions at The University of Texas at Austin, I’ve seen firsthand how crucial it is for UT presidents to have access to discretionary funds. There are times when important decisions require the ability to take action immediately in order to accomplish our ambitious goals and address the needs of our university.

My UT roots run deep as the child of a professor, then an alumnus, and now, the parent of a student and a staff member. As a passionate Longhorn, the work made possible by President’s Associates is incredibly meaningful to me. Thank you for your support.”

James E. Davis

Interim President