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FAQ

Giving

ARE GIFTS TO BOSTON COLLEGE ATHLETICS TAX DEDUCTIBLE?
Yes, gifts are tax deductible to the extent of the law. For more information please contact your tax advisor.
WHAT IS BOSTON COLLEGE’S FISCAL YEAR AND DO I HAVE TO PAY MY PLEDGE OFF ALL AT ONCE?
Boston College’s fiscal year runs from June 1 to May 31. Gifts can be paid over a period of time throughout the fiscal year. Your donation level for each fiscal year is determined by the amount that is paid by May 31.
WILL MY GIFT COUNT FOR MY CLASS GIVING PARTICIPATION?
Yes. All gifts are counted toward both University participation and class participation.

Seating & Parking

HOW CAN I OBTAIN ON-CAMPUS PARKING?

Individuals must make a donation to the Flynn Fund at or above the anticipated minimum for their preferred parking lot and have football season tickets in their name. Anticipated minimums are based on past giving data. Men’s Basketball season ticket holders with a Flynn Fund donation above $500 will receive a Beacon St Garage parking pass. Please contact The Flynn Fund at (617) 552-0772 or flynn.fund@bc.edu for more information or to reserve your space today.

WHAT PARKING LOTS ALLOW TAILGATING?
For the 2019 season there are tailgating privileges at McElroy, Comm Ave Garage/Roof, Beacon Street Garage/Roof, Upper Brighton, Hillside, Robsham/Cove, Campanella Way, Vanderslice, Shea Field, 2150 Comm Ave, Cushing, Walsh, Merkert, Plex.
DO I HAVE TO PURCHASE THE PARKING PASS ON TOP OF THE DONATION?
No. As long as you meet the minimum anticipated donation for your requested lot there is no charge for the parking pass.
I AM A FORMER BC STUDENT-ATHLETE. DO I RECEIVE ANY PARKING DISCOUNT?
Former student-athletes may obtain DBS seats without the required donation. The full donation for parking and cost of tickets is still required, however.
CAN I GRILL AT MY TAILGATE?

Gas grills are permitted in outdoor Flynn Fund parking areas. Charcoal grills and smokers are prohibited on campus. All grills are prohibited, both inside and on the roof of the Commonwealth Avenue and Beacon Street garages.

WHEN DO THE PARKING LOTS OPEN ON GAME DAY?
New for the 2019 football season, fans will be permitted to tailgate four hours prior to kickoff prior to every weekend game. For weekend games that begin at 3 p.m. and earlier, fans will be permitted to tailgate one hour following the contest as well. Flynn Fund Permit holders should follow the directions listed on the reverse side of their permit for best access to their parking area. Traffic will be directed by the Boston College Police Department (BCPD) and signs will be posted to identify parking areas.
I HAD PARKING LAST YEAR, BUT WANT TO CHANGE LOTS. HOW CAN I MAKE THIS CHANGE?
The Flynn Fund maintains the list of those requesting parking changes or upgrades to fulfill prior to each season based on availability. Please contact the Flynn Fund directly at (617) 552-0772 or Flynn.fund@bc.edu to place your request.
WILL I HAVE THE SAME RESERVED PARKING SPACE AS I DID LAST YEAR?
Flynn Fund donors who had a reserved space last year will be allocated the same space next season so long as they meet the anticipated minimum giving level for their reserved lot. Giving levels vary for each reserved parking area.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RESERVED AND NON-RESERVED PARKING?
Donors parking in a reserved lot are assigned a numbered space that remains the same for all home football games. All reserved lots have full tailgating privileges. Donors parking in non-reserved lots are assigned a pass to the select lot and can park in any available space on game day. Tailgating is available in most non-reserved lots, with some restrictions on vehicle height and grills.
WHY SHOULD I GIVE AND PURCHASE SEASON TICKETS?

As a season ticket holder and Flynn Fund donor, you directly impact the success of our programs and the well-being of our student-athletes. A lively and full stadium on game day helps our Eagles perform on the field and makes a statement to recruits about the type of program they want to join. Financial support allows BC to invest in the elements of training and competition that help our teams compete for championships and make us proud to be Eagles.

Game day on the Heights is also about coming together and having fun with family & friends. Rewarding those who invest in BC Athletics with the best seating and parking is a way for us to thank you for the important role you play.

ARE DONOR-BASED SEATS TAX DEDUCTIBLE?
Starting January 1, 2018 as a result of the US Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017, gifts made to provide rights to purchase seating at home athletic venues are no longer tax deductible. They continue to provide critical resources to BC Athletics. Any giving above seat requirements is tax deductible to the extent of the law. Please consult your tax adviser.
WHAT IS THE ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP SEATING FUND?
The Athletic Scholarship Seating Fund provides current-use dollars to support the annual scholarship bill. BC Athletics provides 272 full scholarships each year equating to approximately $24M in expenses. This fund will provide funding where the scholarship endowment falls short. The ability to offer scholarships is essential for our teams to compete for championships.
I HAVE SEATING AND PARKING, DO I NEED TO MAKE TWO SEPARATE GIFTS?

One gift covers your seating and parking. The portion of your gift that provides Donor-Based Seating rights will be placed into the Athletic Scholarship Seating Fund and anything given above the seat gift level can go to the Flynn Fund. Seat gifts are not tax deductible.

Example:

Baldwin has 2 seats in Section D of Alumni Stadium and parks on Shea Field. In fiscal year 2021 he plans to give $5,000 to fulfill any seating and parking gift levels. His benefit is calculated as follows:

Section D carries a $1,000 per seat donation minimum. For the two seats he is asked for $2,000.

Shea Field Parking carries an anticipated donation minimum of $5,000. The additional $3,000 above the seating minimum Baldwin gave to fulfill his parking donation is designated to the Flynn Fund.

Athletic Scholarship Seating: $2,000
Flynn Fund: $3,000

Total Gift to BC Athletics: $5,000*
(*Total gift is applied to any parking gift minimums)

I WOULD LIKE DONOR-BASED SEATING IN FOOTBALL AND MEN’S BASKETBALL. DO I NEED TO MAKE TWO GIFTS?
No! One gift covers both seating for football as well as men’s basketball.

If the seating or parking requirements differ for football and basketball, you must give the greater amount of the two.

For example, I would like 2 seats in section D for football and I am asked to give $2,000 ($1,000 per seat X 2 seats). For Men’s Basketball I would like four seats in section N and I am asked to give $3,000 ($750 per seat X 4 seats). To qualify for both I need to give $3,000.