OUR ORGANIZATION
Who we are
OUR MISSION
Named in honor of Texas A&M's renowned 12th Man tradition, the 12th Man Foundation's mission is to enhance Texas A&M's athletic success by funding scholarships, programs and facilities in support of championship athletics.
Your financial support, whether it be through purchasing season tickets, making an annual donation or committing to a major gift, directly benefits A&M's student-athletes in the classroom and in competition.
With over 450 student-athletes receiving some sort of financial aid, our needs are substantial. In addition to receiving championship-level playing opportunities at A&M, the athletics department is also dedicated to providing student-athletes with premier academic opportunities and preparation for life after competition. Your support ensures these young men and women leave Texas A&M prepared for the next step in their lives.
Our History
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The Aggie Club
1950The Aggie Club, a fundraising support group for Texas A&M Athletics, is established and receives $16,182 in annual donations.
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$100,000
1966Annual donations to the Aggie Club exceed $100,000 for the first time.
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$1 million
1977Annual donations to the Aggie Club exceed $1 million for the first time.
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12th Man Foundation
1988The Aggie Club changes its name to the 12th Man Foundation.
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5,000 Members
199012th Man Foundation membership reaches 5,000 for the first time.
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$5 million
1996Annual donations to the 12th Man Foundation exceed $5 million for the first time.
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Championship Vision
2000Major Gift fundraising began in earnest for Texas A&M Athletics in the spring of 2000 with the beginning of the Championship Vision Campaign. The decade-long capital campaign resulted in $150 million in comprehensive capital improvements at facilities across campus for both academic support and nearly all athletic teams.
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$10 million
2001Annual donations to the 12th Man Foundation exceed $10 million for the first time.
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Bright Day
2003A&M cuts the ribbon for the Bright Football Complex and Nye Academic Center. Built at the south end of Kyle Field at a cost of $27 million, the project included fantastic academic services for student-athletes, as well a sparkling complex to showcase Aggie football.
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Hoops Heaven
2006The Cox-McFerrin Center for Aggie Basketball opens. At a price tag of $24 million, the facility showcased 64,000 square feet of practice facilities, office and meeting space, player's lounges, locker rooms and a weight room.
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$20 million
2007Annual donations to the 12th Man Foundation exceed $20 million for the first time.
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Track Town
2009Located adjacent to the McFerrin Athletic Center, the Gilliam Indoor Track Stadium opens in time to host the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships that March. With a capacity of more than 4,000, the track eventually lands multiple national and conference meets.
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State-of-the-Art Facilities
2012Blue Bell Park opens following a major redevelopment project that constructed a club area, suites, new press box, team locker room, weight room and meeting spaces—all bolstered by $24 million in private donations. Later that year, the Davis Player Development Center opened after donors funded $25 million for a football-only training facility.
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Slocum Nutrition Center
2013The $12 million R.C. Slocum Nutrition Center opens giving student-athletes a much-needed facility to refuel their bodies and meet nutritional and performance goals. Additionally, annual donations to the 12th Man Foundation exceed $30 million for the first time.
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Watts Cross Country Course
2014The Dale Watts '71 Cross Country Course opens as the premier cross country course in the state of Texas.
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Kyle Field Redevelopment
2015The largest stadium renovation in American history is completed when Texas A&M opens redeveloped Kyle Field on September 12. The comprehensive two-year project was made possible by $220 million in private donations, and the final price tag totaled $485 million. The project increased Kyle Field's capacity to 102,733, making it the largest stadium in the SEC.
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Roberts Student-Athlete Center
2017Text: Led by Shannon ‘86 and Wayne ‘85 Roberts, donors fund a redevelopment of the Aggie men’s basketball locker room and team area.
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Davis Diamond
2018The new home of Texas A&M softball, Davis Diamond, opened on April 27, 2018. With a total cost of $28.6 million, the beautiful new facility gives the Aggies the sport's elite stadium in all of collegiate athletics.
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E.B. Cushing Stadium
2019After not hosting an outdoor meet on campus in 15 years, the powerhouse Texas A&M Track & Field programs christen their beautiful new outdoor facility, E.B. Cushing Stadium.
