Is Our Beaver Nation a part of OSU Athletics?
Yes! Our Beaver Nation is a department within OSU Athletics and the OSU Foundation. Contributions made in support of our student-athletes are processed through the OSU Foundation.
Does my gift make a difference?
Yes! Donations starting at $100 have the ability to purchase a textbook. Our goal is to fully fund the educational costs for our student-athletes. All gifts make a difference.
Where does the money go when I donate?
Contributing to OSU Athletics supports different areas that enhance the student-athlete experience including Scholarship and Educational Support, Leadership Development, and Student-Athlete Wellness.
How do I become a member of Our Beaver Nation?
Becoming a member of our Beaver Nation is easy! With the purchase of season tickets and/or parking in select areas, Our Beaver Nation memberships are included as a seat contribution. Also, gifts made supporting the OSU Athletics Fund for Excellence also provide membership benefits.
How does the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2018 impact the tax deductibility of my gift?
Enacted in January of 2018, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act eliminated deductibility of ticket seat contributions and gifts that receive points used for ticket placement for home athletic contests (i.e. Beaver Points). All gifts to Oregon State Athletics default to receiving Beaver Points.
What is a Seat Contribution?
Seat Contributions are financial support that provides you the right to purchase a home game ticket. Seat contributions are collected when season tickets to football, men’s basketball, and women’s basketball are purchased. Seat contributions are not tax deductible per the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2018.
What is an Excellence Donation?
An Excellence Donation is any type of donation that does not provide the right to purchase a home game ticket. Examples can include capital/facilities gifts, endowment support, sport specific gifts, or OSU Athletics Fund for Excellence donations.
Why should I make an Excellence Donation?
All gifts provide resources for OSU student-athletes in Educational Support, Leadership Development and Wellness. Excellence Donations are an example of philanthropic support that enhances our student-athlete experience.?
What is the time period of my Our Beaver Nation Membership?
OSU Athletics Fund for Excellence donations and Our Beaver Nation Seat Contributions equally earn Beaver Bennyfit Points to be redeemed for unique engagement. Points expire 1-year from the time of donation.
Am I considered an Our Beaver Nation member if I only give a Beaver Seat Contribution?
Yes, if your total annual Seat Contribution equals $100 or more.
Am I considered an Our Beaver Nation member if I only give a Beaver Seat Contribution?
Yes, if your total annual Seat Contribution equals $100 or more.
Can I receive a company match on Seat Contributions?
Since the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in January 2018, fewer companies are allowing matching gifts for Seat Contributions. The season ticket holder is responsible for getting proper documentation from their employer approving matching gifts that qualify for seat contributions.
Can I pay my seating or parking contribution from my IRA or a DAF?
The Oregon State University Foundation is a qualified charitable organization under section 170(b)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code. Philanthropic donations from an IRA or Donor Advised Fund (DAF) can be made to support OSU Athletics but are not eligible for benefits of any value, including Our Beaver Nation Priority Points, seating and/or parking priorities.
Can I receive a company match on Excellence Donations?
Many companies will provide matching gift support for Excellence Donations. We advise you to consult with your employer prior to making your gift.
Do I have to make separate Beaver Seat Contributions for Football, Men’s Basketball, Women’s Basketball and Baseball?
Yes. Beaver Seat Contributions for Football, Men’s Basketball, Women’s Basketball and Baseball are specific to each sport.
When are my Beaver Points used?
Beaver Points are used for ticket placement for games played in Corvallis. Examples include season ticket upgrades or placement of additional tickets, allocations of new season tickets as well as post-season events such as the NCAA Women’s Basketball first and second round, Regional and Super-Regional baseball contests, or Men’s Basketball N.I.T. games.
How are my Beaver Points calculated?
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Annual points earned as follows
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Current Year Our Beaver Nation Annual Donation
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3 points per $100 donated
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Current Year Athletics Fund for Excellence Donation
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3 Points per $100 donated
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Current Year Giving to Capital Campaign
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3 points per $100 donated
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Current Year Program Specific and Endowment Giving
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1 point per $100 donated
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Lifetime Giving
(Prior to 2018 + gifts where points are accepted)
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1 point per $100 donated
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Consecutive Years of OBN Membership
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5 points accrued for each year of consecutive membership
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Season Ticket Purchases
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1 point per season ticket purchased per sport?
(Max 10 per sport/season)
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One-time points are earned as follows
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Alumni Points
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10 points per degree eared at OSU (Max 30)
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Student-Athlete Alumni Points
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25 points for participating in an OSU varsity sport (Max 30)
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Our Beaver Nation Advisory Board member
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25 points for participation on the OBN Advisory Board
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Planned Giving*
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0.01% of the total gift
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* Depending on type of planned gift. Please speak with your OBN representative for more information.
What is the best way to increase my Beaver Points?
The best way to increase your Beaver Points is to maintain consistent membership in Our Beaver Nation and accept the Beaver Points made available through each of your gifts. Seat Contributions will always result in the addition of Beaver Points but Excellence donations provide you a choice. If you want to increase your Beaver Points, you should accept point accrual for all Excellence donations, but this will result in the gift being non-tax deductible.
What can I do to ensure I get the best possible seats for home games?
Beaver Points will be used to allocate seats for all home games. To receive the best seats available to you, continue making Seat Contributions and Excellence Donations. When making your Excellence Donation, accept the accrual of Beaver Points with the understanding your donation will not provide tax relief.?
How is my Total Investment calculated?
Your Total Investment is a dollar figured determined by add the following:
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Lifetime OSU Athletics Gifts (Seat Contributions and Excellence Donations)
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OSU Athletics Ticket Purchases since the year 2000
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10% of your non-athletic lifetime giving to Oregon State University
When is my Total Investment used?
Total Investment is used to allocate tickets for OSU Athletic contests off of the Corvallis campus. Examples include, PAC-12 road games, bowl games, PAC-12 Basketball Tournaments, NCAA Tournament games not played at home, and the College World Series. A fans Total Investment will also be used to allocate parking for home games. Examples include parking spaces for Football, Men’s and Women’s Basketball.
What is the best way to increase my Total Investment?
The best way for you to increase your Total Investment is to make additional donations to OSU Athletics. Ticket purchases and non-athletic donations to the OSU Foundation will also increase your Total Investment.
What can I do to ensure I get the best possible parking locations for home games?
Parking will be allocated based on your Total Investment which is calculated by adding your Lifetime Giving to OSU Athletics, your Total Athletics Ticket Purchases, and 10% of non-Athletic Giving to Oregon State University. Providing support in any of the three areas will help in obtaining or upgrading to better home game parking.
Can I receive a parking pass as an Our Beaver Nation member without purchasing tickets?
No. In order to receive a parking pass for Football, Men’s Basketball, or Women’s Basketball both season tickets and Our Beaver Nation membership are required. The chart below displays the number of passes available based on the number of season tickets held. In addition, the required parking contribution must be met.?
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# of Season Tickets
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Parking Passes Available
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1-5
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1
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6-7
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2
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8-9
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3
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10-11
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4
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Am I guaranteed parking in the lot listed based on my Our Beaver Nation giving level?
Minimum contribution amounts are required for each Our Beaver Nation parking lot however, more donors may contribute at that level than lot space allows.?Parking spaces are made available through annual giving levels then allocated based on Total Investment.?During?the parking allocation window (April) qualifying donors will be provided with an appointment time to select their parking location. Any donor giving at the qualifying level not able to select their desired lot will have an opportunity?to?make a secondary selection in a lot of equal or lesser donation value.
How are annual fund donations that help me reach a parking lot minimum defined?
Both Excellence Donations and Seat Contributions help you reach your minimum parking requirements. If your Seat Contribution does not provide the level of support needed for your desired parking space(s), your additional gift will be considered an Excellence Donation. An example is below:
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Benny’s desired parking requires $5,000 of support
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Benny’s Seat Contribution = $3,600
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Benny’s Excellence Donation = $1,400
Is there a tiebreaker if two fans have the same Total Investment for games away from OSU and parking?
Yes. If two fans have the same Total Investment, the number of consecutive years of OSU Athletics support will be used.
Updated 2/2024
