FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


General Topics


The 12th Man Foundation offers several membership options. Click HERE to join now!

Yes, however, priority points earned by company membership expire after 10 years.

The easiest way to update your information is to log in to your account and edit your profile. If you prefer, you may call us at 888-826-1284 or send a written request via email, fax or mail. Please be sure to include your donor number on your correspondence.

Yes. Gifts to the Foundation may qualify you for recognition at certain levels with benefits. Please explore our Membership & Giving options.

Texas A&M Athletics is 100% self-supporting, so all private gifts contribute directly to the needs of our student-athletes, coaches and staff. The Athletics Department receives no funding from the State of Texas. Gifts to the 12th Man Foundation are used to fund A&M Athletics' needs. The Foundation provides a venue through which loyal former students, fans and friends can give financial support to the Athletics Department and receive tax benefits as allowed by the IRS. Private support enables A&M Athletics to increase its standing, in both athletics and academics, over competing universities beyond what can be accomplished with annual revenue from ticket sales, media rights and other licensing agreements.

• Contributions to the 12th Man Foundation benefit Aggie student-athletes in every sports program through scholarships, construction and maintenance of facilities and programs that enhance academic, athletic and life skills.

No. Donations received are used to support Texas A&M Athletics and cannot be refunded.

Priority Points


The Aggie Access 12th Man Priority Point Program is a system developed and used by the 12th Man Foundation to allocate certain tickets, parking passes and other benefits based on giving to the 12th Man Foundation.

The Aggie Access 12th Man Priority Points Program is designed to further recognize our donors' commitment to Aggie Athletics, honoring and rewarding their generous financial support and passion over the years. The program encourages consistency and transparency in the allocation of donor benefits by assigning point values to several categories of giving to the Foundation. Put simply, the higher a donor's priority point total or rank, the better access they will have to preferred seating, parking and other benefits offered by the 12th Man Foundation. For a list of these benefits, click here.

Priority points are awarded as described here.

The account holder who purchases season tickets from the 12th Man Foundation receives all priority points associated with season ticket purchases under their account. The Foundation strongly encourages each donor and season ticket holder to create his or her own Foundation account.

Yes, new season ticket requests for all ticketed sports will be evaluated using priority points. Current 12th Man Foundation donors are able to use accrued priority points to request available season tickets to football, baseball and all other season ticketed sports provided they meet the donation guidelines for that sport.

Yes. Priority points will be accrued for all past giving, as defined by the Aggie Access policies. However, points for consecutive years of giving will not accrue and will start over once you rejoin the Foundation with a current gift or pledge.

Tickets & Parking


Tickets for Texas A&M athletic events can be purchased from the 12th Man Foundation by clicking HERE. To purchase in person, please visit our Box Office at the north end zone of Kyle Field, Monday-Friday from 8 am – 5 pm (excluding holidays).

Tickets can be delivered to you three ways:

  • Mail
  • Will Call - by presenting a valid form of photo ID
  • Digitally - Click HERE to learn more about digital tickets.

Ticket transfers are free of charge using your 12th Man Foundation account. Click HERE to learn more about digital tickets.

Per SEC rules, no re-entry is allowed to athletic events.

For football games at Kyle Field, everyone regardless of age needs a ticket for admittance. For all other ticketed events, children under two are admitted free in general admission areas only. Everyone needs a ticket in reserved areas.

There is a charge to park for football, men's basketball and baseball games. Digital parking passes are NOT accepted for entry to 12th Man Foundation parking lots on gameday. Click here to explore parking options for all athletic events.

Donations & Tax Information


There are multiple ways to make an impact for Texas A&M Athletics with a contribution to the 12th Man Foundation. These include credit card, eCheck, cash, check, corporate matching gift, stock transfer, planned gift, assignment of royalty ownership and donation of royalties, real estate and other assets.

For more information on each of these ways to give, CLICK HERE

The Foundation emails a summary statement at the beginning of each year. The current year's tax receipt can also be accessed by logging into your account.

The 12th Man Foundation is a Section 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Philanthropic donations that are not tied to ticket purchases may be up to 100% tax deductible for federal income tax purposes. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed in 2017 may affect part of your donations to the 12th Man Foundation. Previously, Internal Revenue Code section 170(1) allowed for an 80% charitable deduction for donations given resulting in a right to purchase seating in athletic venues. The new tax bill has eliminated this charitable deduction and became effective January 1, 2018. Donors should consult their tax advisor to determine the deductibility of their gift. The Foundation will provide a tax receipt at the beginning of each year.

Your gift is used to fund student-athlete scholarship costs, new facilities, facility upgrades, athletic programs and general operating budget needs. Your passion and financial support are critical to the success of the Texas A&M Athletics and our student-athletes.

NCAA


As a member of the 12th Man Foundation, you meet this definition and are considered an Athletics Representative by the NCAA. You are required to comply with the NCAA's rules and regulations governing relationships with Aggie prospective and current student-athletes.

If you have any questions about this information or any NCAA regulation, please contact Texas A&M Athletics Compliance at 979-845-1904 or compliance@athletics.tamu.edu.

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