When you created your endowed funds, you made an investment in the future of Alabama Athletics and our student-athletes. One of the ways Alabama Athletics will maintain our competitive advantage in the future is through a healthy endowment. Your endowed fund is part of the bedrock of the Crimson Tide Foundation and provides valuable, necessary support each year.
We are grateful for your generosity and are pleased to present this comprehensive endowment report for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.
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John Wilson Memorial Endowed Athletics Scholarship was established in 1990 by Mrs. Anne Wilson in memory of her late husband, John Wilson. Awards from this fund are made to deserving full-time student-athletes in the athletics program.
John and Anne Wilson Endowed Football Scholarship was established in 2006 by Mr. John Wilson III. Awards from this fund are made to deserving full-time student-athletes in the football program.
The Wilson Family Endowed Athletics Scholarship was established in 2010 by Mr. John Wilson III. Awards from this fund are made to deserving full-time student-athletes in the athletics program.
2023-2024 Student-Athlete Scholarship Match
2023-2024 Student-Athlete Scholarship Match
Learfield Directors Cup Top 10 Finish
The Crimson Tide vaulted into the top 10 of the annual Learfield Directors Cup, finishing at No. 9 in 2023-24. Alabama improved three spots from last year’s finish (No. 12) in the standings and posted a 13-spot improvement from No. 22 in 2021-22.
80% of Crimson Tide Teams Advanced to Post-Season Competitions
Of the Crimson Tide’s 21 teams, 17 advanced to their respective national postseason competitions. A total of 16 Crimson Tide teams finished the year ranked in the top 25 nationally, with six among the top 10 in their sport.
Program-best Academic Progress Rate (APR) Score of 995.5
In 2023-2024, Crimson Tide teams produced a program-best average APR (Academic Progress Rate) score of 995.5. A total of eight Alabama programs scored a perfect 1,000 with 12 Crimson Tide teams earning program-record-high numbers and 10 squads leading their respective sports in the SEC.
Graduation Success Rate of 96%
Alabama posted an all-time high overall Graduation Success Rate (GSR) of 96 percent and tied for tops among NCAA Power Five public institutions for 2023-24. A total of 15 Crimson Tide athletics programs scored 90-or-better, with 11 earning perfect 100s to lead the SEC in their respective sport.
Your support provides our student-athletes with the resources and opportunities they need to excel competitively and academically.
Because of you, we continue to build on a legacy of excellence and foster a culture of championship success.
Thank you for your commitment to our
student-athletes, our programs, and the future of Alabama Athletics.
We are exceedingly grateful for your endowed scholarship fund. A healthy endowment is critical to the future success of Alabama Athletics. Please consider furthering your impact with an additional gift to your endowment. The link below directs you to your personal giving page. If you would like to consider a new pledge, please reach out to the CTF staff member listed at the bottom of this report. Your continued generosity provides even more opportunities for student-athletes to achieve their dreams of competing for championships and earning a degree from The University of Alabama!
If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Crimson Tide Foundation
Box 870343
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
uactf.org
ctf@ia.ua.edu
(205) 348-9727t Us
Craig Gibson
Donor Relations Officer
987-654-3210
cgibson@alabamactf.comort
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