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The 12th Man Foundation is an independent, 501(c)(3) charitable organization affiliated with Texas A&M University and governed by a Board of Trustees. Originally founded as The Aggie Club on April 2, 1950, the organization officially changed its name to the 12th Man Foundation on November 19, 1988.

The 12th Man Foundation's mission is funding scholarships, programs and facilities in support of championship athletics.

The 12th Man Foundation is mission-focused, raising funds to support championship athletics at Texas A&M through annual donations including seat contributions and major gifts. In addition to its fundraising efforts, the 12th Man Foundation serves as the official ticket provider for Texas A&M Athletics, overseeing ticketing operations for athletic and special events held in athletic venues and directing all ticket revenue to support the athletics department’s annual operating budget. The 12th Man Foundation is also committed to delivering excellent donor and ticket buyer service and fulfilling donor benefits for thousands of generous supporters and ticket holders.

Texas A&M Athletics establishes the department's capital projects and priorities, and the 12th Man Foundation partners closely with Athletics leadership to secure the support needed to meet those goals.

The 12th Man Foundation is an affiliated organization of Texas A&M University but is separate in both fact and appearance. The 12th Man Foundation is a nonprofit organization governed by its own Board of Trustees.

Each of these affiliate organizations raises and manages different types of charitable gifts on behalf of Texas A&M.

• The 12th Man Foundation funds scholarships, programs and facilities in support of championship athletics.
• The Association of Former Students raises contributions for the university's Annual Fund, which supports both alumni and student activities, academics and traditions.
• The Texas A&M Foundation is the primary academic fundraising institution for Texas A&M charged with raising and managing gifts of all types and sizes, with a focus on major gift endowments.
• The Texas Aggie Corps of Cadets Association promotes, preserves and perpetuates the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets by supporting former, current and future cadets.
• The George & Barbara Bush Foundation is dedicated to preserving the legacies of President and Mrs. Bush by supporting the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum and the Bush School of Government and Public Service.

Donor support empowers Texas A&M Athletics to compete at the highest level — both athletically and academically — by providing resources that go beyond what can be achieved through ticket sales, media rights and licensing revenue alone. The 12th Man Foundation serves as the voice of loyal donors, offering a trusted avenue for former students, fans and friends to support the athletics department while receiving tax benefits as allowed by the IRS.

The 12th Man Foundation serves as a steward of donor dollars, ensuring funds are utilized according to intended restrictions and made available to Texas A&M Athletics when called upon. Unrestricted contributions are used in a variety of ways to help Aggie student-athletes be successful. Click here to learn more.

The 12th Man Foundation is committed to transparency and accountability in all aspects of its operations. Supporters are encouraged to review our annual report, which provides a comprehensive overview of our financials, fundraising impact and organizational priorities. Click here to learn more.

The 12th Man Foundation is not involved in decisions related to coaching compensation or the hiring and firing of coaches. Those decisions are made by Texas A&M Athletics.

The 12th Man Foundation has created marketing opportunities for Aggie student-athletes to promote the organization's mission through strategic advertising and sponsorship agreements. The 12th Man Foundation is actively engaged in supporting investments to Texas Aggies United. Click here to learn more.

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

Yes, however, priority points earned by non-individual donors expire after 20 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.

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

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 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 will be delivered digitally only. Digital-only tickets help prevent loss, theft and fraud while reducing costs to support the success of Texas A&M Athletics.

• Digital tickets also provide enhanced accessibility and greater convenience for managing, transferring and reselling tickets.
• If you need assistance accessing or managing your digital tickets, you may click here or contact our staff at 888-992-4443 or customersupport@12thmanfoundation.com.

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. Paying to park for other sports is free only on days when there is not a paid sporting event or other paid event. Click here to explore parking options for all athletic events.

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.

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.