FAQs

 

  • Boilermaker Alliance seeks to empower the next generation of Purdue student-athletes and provide an avenue for impactful name-image-likeness opportunities.

    Through our membership model, we aim to unite Boiler Nation under the common purpose of supporting our athletes on their journey to become champions in their sport, champions of their communities, and champions of Purdue.

    Boilermaker Alliance also helps Purdue student-athletes use their influence to assist charitable organizations, both in Indiana and in the communities in which these Purdue student-athletes live.

  • Your money enables Boilermaker Alliance to compensate Purdue student-athletes under the new name-image-likeness rules for work performed by the Purdue student-athletes. The popularity of our Purdue student-athletes will amplify the reach of many business and charitable organizations in a way that is not otherwise possible.

  • We anticipate that Purdue student-athletes will have many options through Boilermaker Alliance, including special appearances, autograph signings, social media promotions, camps and clinics, charity events, and more. The types of activities in which a particular Purdue student-athlete may engage will be determined in consultation with the Purdue student-athlete. However, the Purdue student-athletes will agree to complete a specific amount of work in order to receive compensation.

  • Boilermaker Alliance, Inc. is tax exempt under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) and is classified as a public charity under Internal Revenue Code Sections 509(a)(1) and 179(b)(1)(a)(vi). However, the IRS released a memorandum in May 2023 that may impact our tax exempt status and the tax-deductibility of your donation (Link to Memo). Please consult your tax advisor regarding the tax-deductibility of your donation.

  • No, contracts are not exclusive.

  • No. Boilermaker Alliance, Inc. is an independent corporation with its own Board of Directors to direct entity operations. We receive no funding from Purdue University. However, while Boilermaker Alliance is independent, our Board of Directors and Advisory Board include former Purdue student-athletes and long-time supporters of Purdue Athletics. We have an excellent working relationship with representatives of Purdue University and are keeping in close contact with them on compliance issues. In a joint letter regarding fundraising priorities, Purdue Athletic Director Mike Bobinski, Purdue for Life Foundation President & CEO Matt Folk, and the John Purdue Club had the following to say about the efforts of Boilermaker Alliance, read here.