Kat Fund - Sam Houston State Bearkats Collective

Kat Fund launched on Sept. 3, 2022 as the "official NIL collective" of Sam Houston, according to a tweet from the organization's Twitter account. Kat Fund's website says the organization has applied for 501(c)(3) status and it's waiting for a response from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). "Until we get an official notice from the IRS, donations are not tax-deductible," the website states. Kat Fund was organized by "a passionate group of Sam Houston alumni, boosters, and former athletes," according to its website. "We are dedicated to helping college athletes thrive and are passionate about supporting Bearkat athletics and out community." The collective's website lists community partners including the Boys & Girls Club of Walker County and Trinity River Food Bank.