$ 1,870,133 raised 3,179 gifts
Athletics has raised $ 281,378 from 646 gifts!
Vandal Athletics: Achieving Excellence Today. Tomorrow. For Life!

Philanthropic gifts ensure more than 300 student-athletes at the University of Idaho are able to compete at the highest level while working towards their degrees from a world class institution. Vandal student-athletes are excelling in competition, in the classroom, and in the community.

We invite you to align your passion by generously donating to the area/s of your choice including the Vandal Scholarship Fund, Sports Excellence Funds, Athletic Support Funds and AD Excellence Fund. 

As a donor, you make it possible for Vandal Athletics to achieve excellence Today, Tomorrow, For Life. Your commitment makes a transformational impact in the lives of many.


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$3,500 Men's Tennis Match
Thank you for your generous gift to the Department of Athletics – Men’s Tennis during Vandal Giving Day. Your support makes a lasting impact on our student-athletes and the continued success of our program.
$3,500 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Thomas Family Men's Golf Match
Thank you! We did. The wind is in our favor and we are ready for the season thanks to you!
$15,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
WBB Run it Back Challenge
Thank you for doubling your support for Vandal Women’s Basketball and the student athletes who make these moments possible.
$3,500 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Vandal Scholarship Fund Kick-Off Match
Thank you for helping Vandal Athletics get off on the right foot this year!
$3,500 MATCHED
Completed
$10,000
Greg Kimberling VSF Commitment Challenge
Thank you to the Vandal Family and Greg Kimberling for his leadership for our Vandals!
100 / 100 Gifts
Completed
$1,500
$1,500 Men's Tennis Challenge
Thank you for your generous gift to the Department of Athletics – Men's Tennis during Vandal Giving Day. Your support makes a meaningful difference in the lives of our student-athletes and strengthens the future of our program.
15 / 15 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
$1,000 Women's Golf Challenge
Thank you to everyone who supported Women’s Golf during Vandal Giving Day! Your generosity helps create meaningful opportunities for our student-athletes and makes a lasting impact on our program. We truly appreciate your support! Go Vandals!
Completed
$1,000
$3,500 Women's Tennis Challenge
Thank you for your generous gift to the Department of Athletics – Women’s Tennis during Vandal Giving Day. Your support makes a lasting impact on our student-athletes and the continued success of our program.
Completed
$25,000
QB Club Challenge
Set, set! Hike! We are gametime ready thanks to our Vandals! Thank you.
85 / 85 Gifts
Completed
$6,000
Vandal Giving Day -- Day One Challenge
Thank you for helping make Vandal Scholarship Fund a success on day one!
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
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Double the Fund Shane & Marie Duncan Match
Thank you to Shane and Marie Duncan for their generous support of the Vandal Scholarship Fund at the University of Idaho!
$2,500 MATCHED
Completed
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Double the Impact VSF Day 2 Challenge
We are incredibly grateful to everyone who supported the Vandal Scholarship Fund, during Vandal Giving Day! Your generosity, encouragement, and belief in our students make a real difference.
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
$5,000
Football - Quarterbacks Club
Thank you for helping the QB Club during the off-season. See you in August!
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
$10,000
ICCU Vandal Promise Scholarship
Thank you to Idaho Central Credit Union for supporting Vandal Promise Scholarships at the University of Idaho
1,000 / 1,000 Gifts
Completed
$25,000
Foundation Participation Challenge
Thank you to the UI Foundation for their participation.
2,500 / 2,500 Gifts
Completed
$500
The 1889 Challenge
The 1,889 gift receives an additional $500 to the fund of their choice!
1,889 / 1,889 Gifts
Completed
$1,500
David '06 & Kelsey '05 Little Vandal Scholarship Fund PM Challenge
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported the Vandal Scholarship Fund. Your generosity makes a lasting impact.
27 / 27 Gifts
Completed
Leaderboard
$100 Donor to Athletics Challenge
Thank you to Mahmood & Amity for your continued generosity towards Vandal Athletics!
Rank Prize Fund Designation Gifts
1 $1,000 Men's Golf 90
2 Football 34
3 Women's Basketball 29
4 Men's Tennis 27
5 Men's Basketball 19
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Leaderboard
Kick Off Challenge
Thanks for helping us kick off Vandal Giving Day 2026!
Rank Prize Kick Off Challenge Gifts
1 $1,000 Vandal Esports/Entertainment 173
2 $1,000 Nez Perce County 4-H 170
3 $1,000 Men's Rugby Club 162
4 Men's Tennis 140
5 College of Engineering 92
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Double the Impact for the Men's Big Sky Basketball Champs!
We did it! Thank you for helping double the impact!
$3,500 MATCHED
Completed
2
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Jose Luis Palacios Tennis Match
Thank you Jose! We couldn't have done it without you.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
3
Match
$3,500 Women's Golf Match
Thank you for your generous gift to the Department of Athletics – Women’s Golf during Vandal Giving Day. Your support plays a vital role in the continued success and growth of our student-athletes and program.
$3,500 MATCHED
Completed
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Day Two of Vandal Giving Day
Thank you very much for helping us raise $10,000 for Vandal student athletes. We did it!
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
$3,500
$3,500 Men's Golf Challenge
Thank you to everyone who supported Men’s Golf during Vandal Giving Day! Because of your generosity, we were able to unlock the full $3,500 challenge!
35 / 35 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
$1,000 Men's Tennis Challenge
Thank you for your generous support of Men’s Tennis team during Vandal Giving Day. Your gift plays an important role in helping our student-athletes succeed and in strengthening our program.
20 / 20 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
$1,500 Women's Tennis Challenge
Thank you for your generous gift to the Department of Athletics – Women’s Tennis during Vandal Giving Day. Your support makes a meaningful difference in the lives of our student-athletes and strengthens the future of our program.
Completed
$4,000
Vandal Men's Run it Back Challenge
Thank you for helping set up the Vandal Men's Basketball team for success in the future!
Completed
$1,000
Vandal Men's Golf Kick-Off Challenge
The first 10 gifts of $100 or more will unlock a $1,000 bonus! Help Men's Golf program start strong!
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$2,500
Vandal Scholarship Fund Robie G. Russell Challenge
Thank you Robie G. Russell for your continuous support!
Completed
2
Match
West Ada VSF Lunch Time Match
Thank you to the members of West Ada Vandal Scholarship Fund!
$4,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
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QB Club Double the Impact
Thank you to the Vandal family for the support!
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
$11,450
First Time Donor Challenge
Thank you to the generosity of the Cornforth Foundation for supporting new Vandal donors!
$2,300 / $2,300 Raised
Completed
$500
Early Bird Challenge
Congratulations to Men's Tennis for receiving the first gift over Vandal Giving Day!
1 / 1 Gifts
Completed
$500
Faculty & Staff Challenge
Thank you to our amazing faculty and staff for your commitment!
250 / 250 Gifts
Completed
$8,000
Vandal Scholarship Fund Final Push
Thank you for helping us fuel over 300 student-athletes in their success!
Completed
$10,000
Women's Basketball Express Challenge
Blessed Express if rolling! Thank you for your support in the off-season!
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
Leaderboard
Scholarship Leaderboard
Congratulations to our scholarship programs who received the bonus!
Rank Prize Scholarship Leader Board Gifts
1 $1,000 Vandal Scholarship Fund 81
2 $1,000 Gary Renfrow Memorial Schol. Endowment 74
3 $1,000 Gamma Phi Beta Presidents Fund 71
4 Theda Esther Lenz Dunson Memorial Scholarship Endowment (Delta Delta Delta) 65
5 Agricultural & Life Sciences Study Abroad Scholarship 30
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Leaderboard
Finish Line Challenge
Thank you for making 2026 Vandal Giving Day another success!
Rank Prize Funds Gifts
1 $500 Men's Rugby Club 72
2 $500 Vandals First Program 66
3 $500 Gamma Phi Beta 47
4 $500 Alpha Kappa Lambda 44
5 College of Engineering 41
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Vandal Athletics Donors
Rank State Gifts
1 ID 329
2 WA 74
3 FL 18
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