Booster Donations '05-'22

[KennyPratt42]

Thought this was an interesting list to look at. I'm sure there are some things that make it not a perfect comparison between schools (ticket prices vs donations to buy tickets being structured differently, donations to a University that might impact an athletic program and other areas of the University, etc.). Iowa St. is actually in a slightly better position than I would have expected, particularly with donations to the Cyclone Club being so much higher now than in the mid 2000s. I'm sure some of the donations we've had to our various facility projects in recent years makes a big difference on a list like this.

 

[Gunnerclone]

We’re ahead of Nebraska? Lol.

 

[SolterraCyclone]

Everyone likes to bag on Texas, but is there a school that does less with more than A&M.

Their last football national championship was in 1939 and their overall bowl record is 20-22. They won one Big 12 title in 16 years with the conference in 1998, which is their most recent conference title anywhere.

Fun fact, they have 17 NCAA titles across all sports in their history. Which is a whopping 2 FEWER than our beloved Iowa St Cyclones.

 

[Clark]

We’re ahead of Nebraska? Lol.

Michigan and Nebraska's rankings on that list make me question the methodology of the list or my own preconceptions about them are way off.

 

[Triggermv]

We are a little higher than I actually expected, and like others have noted, how the heck are we higher than Nebraska in athletic donations???????? One reason I'm surprised we are as high as we are is because these go back all the way to 2005, and I believe we've made tons of progress in the past 10 years on how much we Cyclones donate. Therefore, I'd be curious to see where we rank if you only did the past 5 years. My guess is we are higher on the list.

 

[KennyPratt42]

Nebraska Revenue and Finances - USA TODAY

How much does the Nebraska college athletic program make each year? See their entire revenue picture, including ticket sales and expenses.

sports.usatoday.com

Here are Nebraska's numbers in all areas. I would guess they have some money in the ticket sales area that at other places would fall under contributions (higher ticket prices for football versus charging higher donor levels for certain sections). It also looks like they might have been a school that starting in 2022 started to direct their donors to contribute to NIL versus the athletics department.

 

[KennyPratt42]

Also, here is Iowa State's breakdown for those interested.

Iowa State Revenue and Finances - USA TODAY

How much does the Iowa State college athletic program make each year? See their entire revenue picture, including ticket sales and expenses.

sports.usatoday.com

 

[swiacy]

Michigan and Nebraska's rankings on that list make me question the methodology of the list or my own preconceptions about them are way off.

I’m with you and I’d include Ohio State in that list along with Penn State. Where West Virginia ranks also makes me skeptical but like all lists there is probably some truth in it. If Okie State is that high, it answers why Gundy has never left.

 

[qwerty]

Here is a full article on that list.

College sports top donors: Ranking the most generous athletics boosters

Data suggests lopsided giving in college athletics.

247sports.com