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College athletes are now eligible for big time payments. Will nonprofits benefit?
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: ALEX DANIELS of The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Associated Press , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· August 20, 2026
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Key points Nonprofit leaders had hoped that charities would benefit from this change. A 2021 Supreme Court decision allowed college athletes to receive payments for endorsement deals, leading to a significant influx of money.
A 2021 Supreme Court decision allowed college athletes to receive payments for endorsement deals, leading to a significant influx of money. Nonprofit leaders had hoped that charities would benefit from this change.
Name, image, and likeness collectives were formed to raise money for athlete compensation, with many established as nonprofits. Some institutions have these collectives in place.
Further information on the potential impact of these changes on nonprofits and charities is available from the source, providing more details on the situation and its potential outcomes.
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Published: August 20, 2026 ·
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