2025 UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball – Memphis
The UNCF Memphis Mayor’s Masked Ball is a premier fundraising gala and major social event focusing on raising awareness of the need and benefits of a college education, the students UNCF serves and the contributions of historically Black colleges and universities. A portion of the proceeds will benefit LeMoyne-Owen College and Lane College. Hosted by Memphis Mayor Paul Young and First Lady Dr. Jamila Smith-Young, UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball is an evening of celebration attended by celebrities, civic leaders, alumni, dignitaries, volunteers and friends of UNCF. This must-attend event is full of fun, fashion, glitz and glamour, and supports UNCF’s mission of investing in Better Futures® for the young men and women we serve and by helping them move to and through college.
Red Carpet Photo-Op
Dinner and Program
Post Ball Event

The Peabody Memphis
149 Union Avenue
Memphis, TN 38103
Platinum Sponsor – $50,000
Event Benefits
- Logo on all marketing materials (Digital and Print)
- Thirty (30) guest tickets to Mayor’s Masked Ball (3 Tables of Ten)
- Ten (10) Post Gala Tickets
- Two-minute speaking opportunity for CEO or designee during program
Event Recognition
- Photo opportunity with Celebrity Artist (to be announced)
- Logo on step and repeat banner
- Acknowledgement during event
- Logo/name included in sponsor video loop
Gold Sponsor – $25,000
Event Benefits
- Logo on all marketing materials (Digital and Print)
- Twenty (20) guest tickets to Mayor’s Masked Ball (2 Tables of Ten)
- Six (6) Post Gala Tickets
- Photo opportunity with Celebrity Artist (to be announced)
Event Recognition
- Logo on step and repeat banner
- Acknowledgement during event
- Logo/name included in sponsor video loop
Silver Sponsor – $12,500
Event Benefits
- Logo on all marketing materials (Digital and Print)
- Ten (10) guest tickets to Mayor’s Masked Ball
- Four (4) Post Gala Tickets
- Photo opportunity with Celebrity Artist (to be announced)
Event Recognition
- Logo on step and repeat banner
- Acknowledgement during event
- Logo/name included in sponsor video loop
Bronze Sponsor – $7,500
Event Benefits
- Logo on all marketing materials (Digital and Print)
- Ten (10) guest tickets to Mayor’s Masked Ball
- Two (2) Post Gala Tickets
Event Recognition
- Acknowledgement during event
- Logo/name included in sponsor video loop
Table Host – $5,000
Event Benefits
- Logo on all marketing materials (Digital and Print)
- Ten (10) guest tickets to Mayor’s Masked Ball
Event Recognition
- Logo/name included in sponsor video loop
$200 Individual Masquerade Ball Ticket
- One in-person ticket to the Mayor’s Masked Ball