ABOUT US
Our Namesake
Dr. Milt Weisbecker served as the Illinois State Athletics Director for 1966 to 1974. Dr. Weisbecker led the Redbirds into Division I collegiate athletics and hired Will Robinson, the first African-American head basketball coach at a major university. Dr. Weisbecker established the first varsity club for support of Illinois State Athletics and is a member of the Percy Family Hall of Fame. The Weisbecker Athletic Fund is named after Dr. Milt Weisbecker and is proud to carry on his legacy of supporting student-athletes - both in competition and in the classroom.
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FAQ
Required seat contributions will be allocated towards Redbird Priority Seating. Redbird Priority Seating is a non-tax deductible, transactional contribution. Any amount beyond what is required, or a gift made for general scholarships that is philanthropic in nature will be allocated toward the Redbird Athletic Scholarship Fund and is tax-deductible.
In addition to supporting the athletic and academic excellence of Redbird student-athletes, being an active member of the Weisbecker Athletic Fund unlocks many special benefits. For more details, please see the benefits chart or contact the Weisbecker Athletic Fund at (309) 438-1506.
Many of our alumni, friends, and donors work for companies that offer generous matches to their employee contributions. Not only does this double your impact on ISU Athletics, but it can also help increase your donor level. Check with your employer to find out if they will match your donation to Illinois State University Athletics.
Our priority points system is a fair and consistent method of assigning seat locations, parking, away game ticket purchases, postseason ticket priority, and other related benefits.
All contributions to the Weisbecker Athletic Fund go through the ISU Foundation where they process donations as tax-deductible or premium seat contributions as non-tax-deductible depending on the nature of the gift. Anything related to tickets, parking, or hospitality access is processed through the Athletics Ticket Office.
