Frequently Asked Questions
Released: June 9, 2019
Who can join the Cardinal Club?
All Lamar University fans and supporters are encouraged to join the Cardinal Club.
How many members are there in the Cardinal Club?
There are approximately 300 active Cardinal Club members.
Is my donation refundable?
Donations and ticket purchases are non-refundable.
Are giving plans available?
Yes, please contact the Cardinal Club at (409) 880-2319 to help you get set-up.
If I give to a specific sport, am I considered a Cardinal Club member?
Yes. All donors to Lamar University Athletics are Cardinal Club members, including sport-specific gifts to a Cardinal Excellence Fund.
Are tickets or account history transferrable?
Account history and tickets cannot be transferred generationally, but may be passed to a spouse.
Do I have to be a season ticket holder to be a Cardinal Club member?
No. While we encourage season ticket purchases to help boost attendance at Lamar University Cardinal sporting events, your Cardinal Club support allows us to continue giving student-athletes the best experience possible.
Does my Cardinal Club giving level roll over from year to year?
No. In order for you to remain an active member of the Cardinal Club, you must make a gift at a certain level within the current fiscal year.
Is my contribution to the Cardinal Club Tax Deductible?
It depends. Under the tax laws, a deduction may be available for a charitable contribution to the Cardinal Club where no benefits are received by the donor. In the case of gifts where seating and ticket rights for an athletic event held at a Lamar University stadium are accepted as a direct or indirect result of such a gift, that is non-deductible. Donors may request that no goods or benefits be received in exchange for donations, including declining season ticket privileges and benefits. We encourage all members to consult their tax advisor regarding their specific situation.
*Lamar University does not provide legal, tax or financial advice. The information presented herein is intended for educational purposes only.
What do I need to know about Compliance Rules?
Cardinal Club members may not write, call, contact, or otherwise recruit on behalf of Lamar University Athletics. You may speak to a prospect only if the prospect initiates the call and the call is not for recruiting purposes.You must refer all questions to the athletics program or the coaching staff. Under certain circumstances, it may be permissible to continue a pre-established relationship with a prospect or prospect’s family. A prospect remains a prospect until he or she enrolls in classes at Lamar University. Current student-athletes jeopardize their ability to participate if they or their families have accepted any benefits (e.g., gifts or cash, meals at a restaurant, event tickets, free or reduced cost services, etc.). Please keep in mind, extra benefit restrictions apply to current and former student-athletes. Athletics representatives may provide an occasional meal to student-athletes, provided the meal occurs in your home (it may be catered) or on campus and the meal is approved, in advance, by the compliance office. For more information, please contact Lamar University Compliance Office at 409-880-8323.
