For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS, OH - Sept 19, 2025 — Hometown today announced that it has expanded its sponsorship with the University Interscholastic League (UIL) by becoming the Official and Exclusive Fundraising Sponsor. This sponsorship gives Hometown an even greater role in supporting Texas schools through UIL, the largest interschool organization of its kind in the world. UIL governs over 1,500 schools and serves over 2.5 million students each year across academics, athletics, and music competitions.
With this expanded sponsorship, Hometown will provide UIL member schools with access to Schoolfundr, its innovative fee-free fundraising platform. Unlike traditional fundraisers and other online platforms that keep a percentage of donations, Schoolfundr allows schools to retain every dollar raised apart from standard credit card processing fees. That means more resources stay directly in the hands of schools and students.
“We are proud to welcome Schoolfundr as the Official and Exclusive Fundraising Sponsor of the UIL. Schoolfundr’s commitment to supporting schools across Texas aligns with our mission to provide unforgettable experiences for students and high school communities at each UIL event," said Dr. Jamey Harrison, Executive Director of the University Interscholastic League. "This sponsorship will allow us to continue providing that experience and build upon it for future generations of Texas students.”
Hometown already serves UIL as the Official Sponsor for Online Ticketing through Hometown’s Box Office solution. By adding fundraising to the UIL sponsorship, Hometown demonstrates its commitment to delivering modern technology that empowers schools and builds stronger communities.
"We are excited about our expanded sponsorship with UIL. For more than a century, UIL has promoted fair and equitable interscholastic competition. Now, through this sponsorship, Hometown will ensure schools have the financial resources they need to succeed,” said Dennis Levene, CEO of Hometown. “Schoolfundr has enabled tens of millions of dollars of impact for schools across Texas, and we are excited to partner with the UIL to support even more students at UIL member schools."
For more information about Hometown and its fundraising solution, Schoolfundr, visit www.hometown.com. To learn more about the University Interscholastic League, visit www.uiltexas.org.
