R FUND FAQ
Q: How is my gift to R Fund used?
A: Your gift to the R Fund is used to enhance the student-athlete experience at Rutgers. Your gifts provide support for scholarships, new and updated facilities, student-athlete programming including academic, professional development, and community engagement, and general operating budget needs. With more than 600 student-athletes on campus, R Fund plays a critical role in the success of the athletic program and providing the opportunity for our Scarlet Knights to become scholars, leaders, and champions.
Q: How do I become a part of R Fund?
A: Any gift of $100 or more to an athletic fund makes you an R Fund member. Please see our R Fund Priorities and Ways to Give sections of the website to discover the best way to become a part of R Fund and make an impact on the lives of Rutgers student-athletes. You can also contact the R Fund team directly for more information at 848-932-7629 or rfund@scarletknights.com.
Q: Is my contribution to R Fund tax deductible?
A: Yes, any gift made to the R Fund, that is not required for seat related fees is tax deductible. This includes gifts made in support of student-athlete scholarships, capital facility campaigns, sport specific programs, and more. Rutgers University Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Gifts made through the Rutgers University Foundation are deductible for federal income, gift, and estate tax purposes.
Please consult with your tax advisor.
Q: Why should I be a part of R Fund?
A: R Fund is the number one way to support Rutgers Athletics, and most importantly, Rutgers student-athletes in their pursuit of academic and athletic excellence.
TICKETS & PRIORITY POINT FAQ
Q: Why are priority point deadlines different for football and men's basketball?
A: We begin allocating seating and parking for football at an earlier date than basketball. Any gift that you would like to be counted towards your Football priority points needs to be made between July 1st and April 30th.
Q: Must my seat fee for my Football or Basketball season tickets be directed to the R Scholarship Fund (RSF)?
A: Yes. Your seat fee must be designated to the R Scholarship Fund and should be paid through your ticket representative or your online account.
Q: Is my seat fee to the Rutgers Scholarship Fund tax deductible?
A: Due to new federal tax legislation, Rutgers Scholarship Fund seat fees are no longer tax deductible as of January 1, 2018. Any gift made to athletics above required seat fees, is tax deductible.
Q: Will I still receive priority points for my seat fee payments to the Rutgers Scholarship Fund?
A: Yes, any payments toward the Rutgers Scholarship Fund will still be counted towards priority points for football, basketball, and wrestling. Any seat fee payments will also count towards your R Fund membership level.
Q: Can I lose my seat location to someone who donates more than me?
A: No. If you meet the ticket payment and gift requirements associated with your seating on time then you hold right of first refusal to your current seat locations.
Q: How are requests for Americans with Disabilities Act (handicap) parking treated in the priority parking process?
A: Request for ADA parking will be treated in the very same manner as all other priority parking requests. Season ticket holders requesting ADA parking must provide a state mandated handicap placard to the ticket office in order to be eligible. Those who are eligible can receive ADA parking based upon the minimum donation and priority point requirements for each lot. As with other priority parking opportunities, ADA parking supplies are limited. Priority Points requirements vary each year for each lot, depending on the demand, and the Priority Points totals for other R Fund donors.
