No. Although our mission is to benefit Badger student-athletes and their community, The Varsity Collective is a separate entity from the University of Wisconsin and operates within the letter and spirit of NCAA regulations.
You can support Badger student-athletes individually, by team, or by donating to The Varsity Collective.
In 2021, the NCAA began allowing student-athletes to be compensated for their Name, Image and Likeness (NIL). That change gave Badger student-athletes control over their own personal brand, and today, they can benefit from deals, partnerships and other opportunities—just like any professional athlete.
The Varsity Collective Charitable Fund, Inc. is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)3 organization, exempt from federal income tax. Operating as a charitable organization, you may claim your contribution to The Varsity Collective Charitable Fund, Inc. as a charitable income tax deduction. Please consult your tax advisor for more information.
Majority of donations to The Varsity Collective Charitable Fund will be spent directly on compensating Badger student-athletes as they create positive impacts on the community and advance charitable and philanthropic causes.
You can adjust or cancel your recurring contributions through Stripe.
The Varsity Collective Charitable Fund, Inc. is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)3 organization, exempt from federal income tax. Operating as a charitable organization, you may claim your contribution to The Varsity Collective Charitable Fund, Inc. as a charitable income tax deduction. Please consult your tax advisor for more information.
The Varsity Collective and VC Connect are separate entities from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. *VC Connect is a subsidiary LLC of The Varsity Collective.
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