Lions Legacy Club - Penn State Nittany Lions Collective

JUNE 8, 2023 UPDATE: The Lions Legacy Club and Success with Honor collectives announced a merger to become Happy Valley United. In a move heralded by Penn State Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Pat Kraft, the uniting of the “two successful organizations into one will create a clear direction for all Nittany Nation stakeholders to directly support the NIL efforts of the world-class student-athletes attending Penn State.” PREVIOUS INFORMATION: Launched in September 2022, the Lions Legacy Club is the first football-specific NIL collective at Penn State. Powered by former Lions and Blueprint Sports, the Lions Legacy Club will “specifically support student-athletes in the Penn State Football program.” Onetime Penn State quarterback Chris Ganter is the general manager alongside Ki-Jana Carter and Michael Mauti. “Knowing how competitive the college football landscape can be, our goal is to create top-notch opportunities for these student-athletes and make a significant impact to ensure a sustainable future for the program,” Ganter said. The collective appears to be operating as a for profit group, but there is an option to make a tax-deductible donation. “Tax-deductible contributions can also be made through the BPS Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to educating, encouraging and assisting student-athletes in their efforts to engage with the local community through charitable causes,” the collective says. “The BPS Foundation is one of the first NIL organizations in the country to earn a federal tax exemption.”