The main fundraising arm, the Eagle Fund, which is the Foundation's annual fund that directly benefits student-scholarships, grew over 25% from the previous fiscal year. With a goal of $1,200,000, the Eagle Fund successfully generated nearly $1,457,973 during the 2015-16 fiscal year, which is also a 55% increase from the 2013-14 fiscal year. Athletics must pay the University $4,660,301 in student-athlete scholarships, which covers tuition and other fees associated with college expenses; the Eagle Fund helps to offset this cost.
Memberships to the Foundation's Eagle Fund have also steadily increased over the last two years with an increase of 16%, reaching record numbers.