Frank Kush Society

Established in 2008, the Frank Kush Society honors Sun Devil fans who commit to the future of ASU Athletics with a planned investment. An ASU legend, Frank Kush embodies the spirit of this program. Coach Kush displayed long-term commitment, character and leadership for ASU Athletics.

Frank Kush Society Membership

If you are considering making or have made any of the following qualified planned gifts, you can join this esteemed society. We dedicate special recognition and time to those like you who understand the importance of a championship-level athletics program.

Qualifying planned gifts are generally deferred gifts such as:

  • Charitable gift annuities
  • Charitable remainder trusts
  • Cash value of life insurance policies
  • ASU Athletics development staff members are happy to provide you with more information on qualifying gifts and amounts.

Recognition

All members of the Frank Kush Society will receive the following recognition:

  • Name listed annually in Maroon and Gold magazine
  • Name displayed on the donor recognition wall in the Bill and Judy Schaefer Hall of Fame
  • A Frank Kush memento
  • Invitations to exclusive Frank Kush and Sun Devil Legacy Society events
  • Priority Points

Looking for other ways to invest in ASU athletics?

Endowments | Major Gifts

Types of planned gift investments to benefit your Sun Devils

Planned giving enables you as a donor to marry your charitable contributions with your personal objectives in a way that minimizes the after-tax cost. Depending on the assets involved and the gift arrangement when you establish a planned investment, you can expect to receive some or all of the following benefits:

  • Fulfill your philanthropic goals
  • Reduce income tax through a deduction for the gift
  • Avoid capital-gains tax on gifts of long-term appreciated property
  • Retain stream of income for life — for yourself or your beneficiaries
  • Increase spendable income
  • Eliminate potential federal estate tax on property passing to charity
  • Reduce costs and time in estate settlement
  • ASU Athletics development staff can connect you with tax and legal advisors if you don’t already have access to them. They can discuss in further detail the benefits of making one of the following planned investments.