Founded in 1986 by DeLoss Dodds, the Longhorn Foundation is the official fundraising arm of Texas Athletics. Through the generosity of Longhorn Foundation members, Texas Athletics annually supports the educational and competitive pursuits of more than 500 student-athletes. Our mission is to prepare students to win with integrity—in academics, in athletics, and life. Investing in the Longhorn Foundation instills integrity, passion, and knowledge for Texas student-athletes to thrive.
Through the support of Longhorn Nation, we can best position ourselves for sustained excellence now and into the future. Longhorn Excellence, a designation of the Longhorn Foundation's Annual fund, is designed to provide a competitive edge for Texas student-athletes on and off the field. Gifts to Longhorn Excellence help raise the bar by enhancing proper nutrition, travel, education, recruiting, facilities maintenance, sports medicine, and overall student-athlete development. By supporting Longhorn Excellence, you are allowing Texas Athletics to thrive in the ever-evolving landscape of college athletics.
Gifts to Longhorn Excellence have a tremendous impact on the lives of Texas student-athletes by supporting their wellbeing on and off the field or court. In addition to making a difference in the lives of Texas student-athletes, Longhorn Excellence gifts earn 5 Loyalty Points per every $100 and are 100% tax deductible. The accelerated rate at which gifts to Longhorn Excellence earn Loyalty Points is highly beneficial for improving your overall Loyalty Point ranking within the Longhorn Foundation. To learn more about the Loyalty Point system, please click here.
Texas Athletics exists to develop student-athletes through their connection to elite coaches, state of the art performance centers and focused academic nurturing. An investment in the Longhorn Foundation supports instilling passion, knowledge, and character for Texas student-athletes to succeed.
Supporting the Longhorn Foundation means you’re stepping right into the heart of what makes Texas special. Your support helps fuel the daily lives of student-athletes, from top-tier training and nutrition to travel, facilities, academics, and overall wellbeing. It’s more than a donation, it’s an investment in their journey, their growth, and their ability to compete at the highest level while building a future rooted in excellence.
Your commitment to the Longhorn Foundation creates opportunities that shape the full student-athlete experience, from competition to the classroom and beyond. Thank you for making a meaningful difference and powering the continued success of the Texas Longhorns.
Gifts to The Longhorn Foundation contribute to...
Advocates 📣
Community Advocates
Generated 3573 clicks and 310 gifts, totaling $35,401Soh Nishiyama
Generated 305 clicks and 116 gifts, totaling $19,672Luke Mastrian
Generated 343 clicks and 233 gifts, totaling $18,348David Griffin
Generated 170 clicks and 61 gifts, totaling $11,515Randall Ford
Generated 116 clicks and 16 gifts, totaling $5,825Anna Boxall
Generated 376 clicks and 21 gifts, totaling $3,765Mark Carella
Generated 142 clicks and 18 gifts, totaling $3,717Victoria Mena
Generated 97 clicks and 7 gifts, totaling $3,560Sam Zarou
Generated 72 clicks and 21 gifts, totaling $3,260Katelyn Rood
Generated 209 clicks and 16 gifts, totaling $3,233Leaderboards & Donors 🎁
View All Donors
Advocates, you have until 10:00 p.m. CST to solidify your rankings. Good luck!
Gift Count Leaders
1. Luke Mastrian – 232
2. Soh Nishiyama – 116
3. David Griffin – 59
4. Jacob – 38
5. Rizky Pratama – 29
Dollars Raised Leaders
1. Soh Nishiyama – $19,672
2. Luke Mastrian – $18,338
3. David Griffin – $11,414.60
4. Randall Ford – $5,675
5. Mark Carella – $3,717
Winners will be announced on May 1.
90 days ago by Pablo MoraLonghorns, this is the final sprint of 40 Hours for the Forty Acres!
Make your final gift now and help push us across the finish line at 10:00 p.m. CST.
Competing on a leaderboard? Every gift and share can still change the standings and this is your last chance to claim advocate incentives.
91 days ago by Pablo MoraFinal hour, Advocates! Nothing is locked in! Every share and every gift can still change the leaderboard. The top five advocates in each challenge earn extra match dollars for the designation of their choice.
Gift Count Leaders
1. Luke Mastrian – 231
2. Soh Nishiyama – 116
3. David Griffin – 59
4. Jacob – 38
5. Leonard Ali Wako Memon – 25
Dollars Raised Leaders
1. Soh Nishiyama – $19,672
2. Luke Mastrian – $18,288
3. David Griffin – $11,414.60
4. Randall Ford – $5,675
5. Mark Carella – $3,717
One final update will be placed on the 40 for Forty site at 9:30 p.m. CST.
91 days ago by Pablo MoraHere’s where things stand right now in our Advocate Challenges. Every share and every gift counts, nothing is locked in yet. Remember that the top five advocates for each challenge get additional match dollars for a designation of their choice.
Current Leaders
Advocate Challenge: Gift Count Highlighting the advocates who have generated the highest number of gifts so far:
1. Luke Mastrian - 189 gifts
2. Soh Nishiyama - 76 gifts
3. David Griffin - 48 gifts
4. Jacob - 27 gifts
5. Leonard Ali Wako Memon - 23 gifts
Advocate Challenge: Dollars Raised Highlighting the advocates who have generated the highest cumulative dollars so far:
1. Soh Nishiyama - $13,950
2. Luke Mastrian - $13,428
3. David Griffin - $9,695
4. Randall Ford - $5,475
5. Mark Carella - $3,567
Huge thanks to our advocates who are pushing hard and setting the pace. Leaders, defend your spot as we make our way to the 10:00 p.m. CST finish line!
91 days ago by Pablo MoraWe’re excited to share a snapshot of the current standings in our two Advocate Challenges during 40 Hours for the Forty Acres. These rankings reflect where things stand right now and there’s still plenty of time to keep moving up! Remember that the top five advocates in each challenge get additional match dollars for a designation of their choice.
Advocate Challenge: Gift Count Highlighting the advocates who have generated the highest number of gifts so far:
1. Luke Mastrian - 156 gifts
2. Soh Nishiyama - 35 gifts
3. David Griffin - 26 gifts
4. Jacob - 18 gifts
5. Leonard Ali Wako Memon - 15 gifts
Advocate Challenge: Dollars Raised Highlighting the advocates who have generated the highest cumulative dollars so far:
1. Luke Mastrian - $8,943
2. Soh Nishiyama - $5,960
3. David Griffin - $4,945
4. Randall Ford - $4,375
5. Emily Quigley - $2,376
A huge thank you to everyone who has already stepped up as an advocate. Your outreach, enthusiasm, and commitment are powering 40 Hours for the Forty Acres.
Keep sharing your links, keep spreading the word, and keep up the great work, we can’t wait to see how these leader boards shift as we approach the finish on April 30 at 10 p.m. CST!
92 days ago by Pablo Mora