About Tiger Athletic Foundation
To assist Louisiana State University in building and maintaining a superior athletic program by providing private financial support for programs and facilities that ensure LSU student-athletes the opportunity to win in the classroom, in competition, and in life.
Focus Areas
College athleticsStudent-athlete scholarshipsAthletic facility capital projectsDonor membership programs and benefitsNIL fundraising services (via TAFSC)
Who They Fund
Louisiana State University (institutional)student-athletes (LSU)collegiate sports teams/coaches
Funding Style
program-restricted supportinstitutional supportdirect service to programs
About Tiger Athletic Foundation
Tiger Athletic Foundation’s recent grant history is defined by very large support for Louisiana State University’s athletic programs. The three largest grants on file all went to Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, with awards of $84,146,181 in 2025, $32,038,628 in 2024, and $25,456,046 in 2023, all for the same purpose: to support LSU’s athletic programs. That pattern matches the organization’s stated purpose of providing private financial support for programs and facilities that help LSU student-athletes win in the classroom, in competition, and in life. Beyond those institution-level awards, the foundation’s active programs show how it channels support into the day-to-day structure of LSU athletics. The Team TAF Annual Fund supports student-athlete scholarships across varsity sports, while sport-specific booster programs such as the Coaches Committee for Baseball and the Women’s Basketball Fast Break Club direct money to individual teams. The Oaks serves as a leadership philanthropic program for major donor engagement, and the TAF Scholarship Endowment Fund provides long-term support for scholarships.
What Tiger Athletic Foundation Funds
Student-athlete scholarships are a central theme. Through Team TAF Annual Fund, the foundation raises annual gifts that support LSU student-athlete scholarships across varsity sports, with membership beginning at $100. Team-specific support is another clear lane. The Coaches Committee, a longtime booster organization for LSU Baseball, sends donations to the LSU Baseball Excellence Fund for player and program needs. The Women’s Basketball Fast Break Club operates as a sport-specific booster program for LSU Women’s Basketball, with membership dues supporting the program and related member benefits. The foundation also directs funds to facilities and long-term infrastructure. Project Funding: Mike the Tiger’s Habitat is a named project for campus and athletic facility support, and the TAF Scholarship Endowment Fund is designed to provide long-term financial support for LSU student-athlete scholarships.
How Tiger Athletic Foundation Gives
Grant sizes on file are very large, with p25 at $27,101,692, a median of $28,747,337, and p75 of $30,392,982. The recent grant list shows repeated annual support to the same institutional recipient across 2023, 2024, and 2025, indicating a recurring relationship rather than isolated awards. The foundation is structured as an athletics-support organization with program-restricted, direct institutional support. It does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments. Several active programs accept unsolicited support, including Team TAF and sport-specific booster clubs, while some project pages are not set up for unsolicited giving.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$84.1M
Total Assets
$497.1M
Total Revenue
$123.9M
Total Expenses
$116.2M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $27.1M and $30.4M, with a median of $28.7M.
25th Percentile
$27.1M
Median
$28.7M
75th Percentile
$30.4M
Geographic Reach
Local1 state funded
About 100% of grants go to recipients in LA.
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
ALICIA VIDRINE
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