Giving Back to Our Youth
When you invest in Rodeo Austin, you are investing in the youth of Texas, and a better future for our country. As you make decisions about how you want to “Leave Your Legacy”, please remember Rodeo Austin.
Whether you are looking to give a gift right now, or you are interested in leaving a gift after your lifetime, Rodeo Austin has a giving plan that can fit your legacy objectives. Please review the methods of giving below, and see which option might be right for you and your giving goals.
Scholarship Program
Rodeo Austin is proud to feature the Scholarship Program as a key initiative to the overall youth giving plan. For more than 40 years, Rodeo Austin has awarded thousands of college students millions of dollars of academic scholarships. These scholarships are made possible by proceeds from year-round Rodeo Austin events as well as through contributions from generous donors.
A donation to the scholarship program is fully tax-deductible and helps us provide support these young folks need to achieve their dreams.
View more information on why our Scholarship program is important HERE.
Endowment Program
As you make decisions about how you want to leave your legacy, please remember Rodeo Austin. The Rodeo Austin Endowment is a permanent fund that helps underwrite scholarship giving annually, to ensure the permanent success of the program. Individuals who make a contribution of at least $25,000 become a named Endowment Donor, one of our highest honors as a donor.
Although annual scholarships are currently funded primarily through event proceeds, Rodeo Austin’s ultimate goal is to make scholarship giving fully funded by the Endowment.
One-Time Gifts
General Donation
Gifts made to the Scholarship Program for the benefit of the scholars can be made in any amount of your choosing. Gifts are 100% tax deductible and made online at your convenience.
2-Year Degree Scholarship Donor
Gifts made to the Scholarship Program will be for the benefit of the 2-year trade degree seeking scholars. Gifts can be made in either $500 or $2000 increments. Donations made to this program will be given in addition to Rodeo Austin’s planned giving, making an immediate impact on the youth.
$500 one-time program donation
For every four gifts received, Rodeo Austin will award one additional $2,000 2-year trade degree scholarship for one year.
$2,000 one-time scholarship underwriter
Rodeo Austin will award one additional 2-year trade degree $2,000 scholarship for one year.
Reccuring Gifts
2-year degree scholarship donor
Gifts made to the Scholarship Program for the benefit of the scholars can be made with a 3-year minimum gift commitment. Scholarship(s) will be awarded in the donors name to existing college/degree partnerships. Donor will receive recognition for donation.
$6,000 annual donation
Rodeo Austin awards three additional $2,000 2-year trade degree scholarships per year in the donors name.
$20,000 annual donation
Rodeo Austin awards one additional $20,000 4-year bachelor’s degree scholarship per year in the donors name.
Named Endowment Donor
The Rodeo Austin Endowment is a permanent fund that helps underwrite scholarship giving annually, to ensure the permanent success of the program. Rodeo Austin’s goal is to make scholarships fully funded by the Endowment in the future.
Gifts made to benefit the scholarship program are 100% tax deductible and can be made in the payment schedule that works for you. Gifts that reach the minimum within 5 years become named endowments. Donor will receive recognition for donation.
$25,000 minimum donation
Funds are permanently placed in the Endowment and donor establishes a named endowment, able to add to their fund at any time.
Making a Gift
One time-gifts can be made online with the above options. To inquire about Recurring or Lifetime gifts, please contact the Scholarship & Endowment Office by completing the form below.
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Endowment Donors
Supreme Champion Circle Donors 
Joe & Kim Straub Family Endowment
Ralston Family Endowment
Champion Circle Donors
Rodeo Austin Board of Directors Endowment
Wayne & JoAnn Moore Foundation Endowment
Austin Endowment Society
Youth Auction Endowment
Benny & Michele Boyd Endowment
Kerry & Cassandra Wiggins Family Endowment
Niley J. & Stephen W. Smith Endowment
Rae & Richard Hill Endowment
$75,000+
Walker Rolf Texas Scholarship Endowment
Barkley & Lori Wedemeyer Endowment
Christine & Roger J. Engemoen Endowment
Dean & Jana Davenport Family Endowment
$50,000+
Robert Sneed Endowment
1986B Travis County Endowment
Curtis & Carolyn Calhoun Endowment
Denton Rodeo Austin Family Endowment
Dauphen & Marilyn Jackson Family Endowment
Bob & Sharon Avant Endowment
Feuerbacher Family Endowment
Carlson Family Endowment
Cynthia Eledge Family Endowment
Evans Family Endowment
$25,000+
Lehne Family Endowment
Bonnie Whiteis Endowment
Steve & LeAnne Skinner Endowment
Tommy Dodd Memorial Endowment
Tuggle Family Endowment
James & Clara Jo Huckaby Endowment
Ted & Harriet Nagel Endowment
Eddie & Melanie Ledesma Family Endowment
Hank & Cathy Rothell Endowment
Brian & Shelley Hill Endowment
Janie Knolle Endowment
La Pasadita Endowment
Suzanne & Steve Laukhuf Endowment
Margaret A. Cathey Endowment
Voelker Family Endowment
Beach Foundation Endowment
Matt Berry Sr. Family Endowment
Stuart Caffey and Family Endowment
Callahan Family Endowment
Michael & Jessica Ehrhardt Endowment
Texas Mutual Insurance Endowment
Weber Family Endowment
1985 Travis County Endowment
Heritage Donors
Earl Callahan Endowment
Million Dollar Club Endowment
1986A Travis County Endowment
Classic – Brent Thurman Endowment
ATCLS Endowment
SAJE Endowment
Ruth P. Elliott FFA Endowment
David Kitchens Endowment
Jack Carmody Endowment
Oakes M. Plumber 4-H Endowment
Charlotte Dalton Memorial Endowment
Brandon Hicks Endowment
Classic – Rob Norton Endowment
McCoy Corp Endowment
Oakes M. Plumber FFA Endowment
Paleface Ranch Endowment
Robert Hicks Jr. Endowment
Ruth P. Elliott 4-H Endowment
Past Presidents’ Endowment