Texas A&M shuts down controversial 12th Man+ NIL Fund after IRS threatens foundation’s nonprofit status

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Texas A&M has shut down the controversial 12 Man+ Fund after reviewing directives from the IRS. The fund, which attempted to bring name, image and likeness (NIL) collective efforts in-house, put the 501(c)(3) status of the 12th Man Foundation at risk. Tap below to read the report by Shehan Jeyarajah of CBSSports.

Texas A&M shuts down controversial 12th Man+ NIL Fund after IRS threatens foundation’s nonprofit status

The 12th Man+ Fund was the first internal organization created for NIL fundraising