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THE TUFF FUND
The TUFF Fund, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, was founded by a group of passionate Temple University alumni and donors to spearhead and concentrate the effort of deepening the connection between Temple student-athletes and the Greater Philadelphia community using Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities.
our mission
EMPOWERING
STUDENT-ATHLETES
The TUFF Fund strives to place Owl student-athletes in the most advantageous position to succeed on the field, in the classroom, and throughout the community. By providing an organized and formalized hub, Temple’s dynamic alumni base and Philadelphia’s corporate leaders can partner with Temple student-athletes in a centralized location to utilize all avenues of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL).
perseverance conquers
igniting growth
So much of what makes Temple University unique is the community in which it resides. North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, and the Greater Philadelphia region as a whole exude a grit, a determination, and an unwavering effort to succeed regardless of challenges we face. The TUFF Fund will partner with student-athletes and charitable organizations to emboss a positive, enriching, and long-lasting impact in the surrounding communities that share the DNA with the University.
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Board of Directors
Andy Carl, STHM ’07, ’10
Seth Goldblum, FOX ’93
Chris Squeri, STHM ’94
Frequently Asked Questions
No, The TUFF Fund is not affiliated with the university in any way. It is a stand alone, third party organization created to work with Temple student-athletes. The university is prohibited by Pennsylvania law from arranging third-party compensation for student-athletes as it relates to NIL contracts.
Yes, donations to The TUFF Fund, a 501(C)(3), are tax deductible.
Please refer all tax-related questions to your personal or corporate tax adviser.
Yes, anyone contributing to The TUFF Fund can denote what sport and/or respective student-athletes they’d like their contributions towards. Donors can also contact us directly to set up activations with their favorite student-athlete(s) or teams.
Any and all interested individuals and corporate entities can contact The TUFF Fund at info@tuff-fund.com.
Agreements are protected by limitations of time and scope to provide assurances for contributor funds in situations where a student-athlete transfers.
The TUFF Fund assists in activating community-enriching programming and events with charitable components. Should you have questions on whether or not an activation fits our criteria for NIL agreements, please contact info@tuff-fund.com.
