President's Associates
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
UT 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
UT President
A special group of Longhorns known as the President’s Associates have invested in The University of Texas at Austin for more than 50 years. Members’ annual gifts and endowed funds provide the president with critical, flexible support to respond to urgent needs or invest in strategic priorities.
We invite you to join our efforts to set the gold standard for life-changing learning and discovery right here on the Forty Acres. As a member, you’ll have the opportunity to attend presidential events with other Longhorns who share your enthusiasm for UT and philanthropy.
The flexible funding your contributions provide is key for advancing student success through direct student support for on-campus organizations, undergraduate and graduate research awards, hands-on learning opportunities and more.
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.
Support from members enables UT Austin’s participation in key organizations, fostering partnerships that strengthen the University’s voice and influence in higher education and regional development.
The Forty First Foundation was established with a clear vision: to support and advance UT in its pursuit of excellence. The Foundation works with UT’s Office of the President to identify and support strategic initiatives that enhance the University’s academic programs, research capabilities and overall impact. Gifts given to UT Austin and the Forty First Foundation both directly benefit UT Austin.
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
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.
If you would like to establish a new endowment through the Forty First Foundation, contact Executive Director Jack Eltife at jack@41st.org.
If you would like to establish a new endowment through UT Austin, contact Katie Bowman, Associate Director of Donor Programs at 203-918-1008 or Katherine.bowman@austin.utexas.edu.
If you would like to manage an existing President’s Associates endowment that was not established through the Forty First Foundation, you can do so via UT’s giving page.
Get in Touch
If you have questions about your membership, you can contact UT Development via email at utdevelopment@austin.utexas.edu.