Question about the DWS Brick Program

[Thor.sixpack]

I received an email the other day stating that Feb 28th was the cutoff to purchase a commemorative engraved brick to be installed in the north endzone expansion plaza. I am interested in purchasing one but had a question about the purchase as it relates to my BDC donation. The page states:

There are three great brick packages to choose from along with an exclusive granite package! Each package includes your personal inscription engraved and installed in the new “North End Zone Expansion Plaza”, a keepsake replica for your home or office, a $100 Bulldog Club Membership and an individually numbered Certificate of Appreciation perfect for framing. The Granite package includes a custom framed replica with a beautiful high polish finish.

Now does the $100 Bulldog Club membership count as credit towards my 2015 donation if I am already a member or is that for new members only? Second, I presume that this purchase counts as a gift or donation to the BDC and could be counted towards my 2015 tax deduction?

I think I am going to dump my overpriced parking pass and use that money towards the brick. Just wanted to know if there were any extra advantages built in to the purchase.

Thanks in advance

 

[vhdawg]

Last year, my brick purchase DID NOT count toward my 2014 pledge. It was counted separately. I'm not sure why, and I think it should have been, but whatever.

 

[LexSCDOG]

they do count as a tax deduction. I thinking like $109 or something like that

The brick has value, I rememebr getting a separate letter for the brick in regards to taxes. It was $100 and change noted for deduction. Did not count towards my seat donation.

Last year, my brick purchase DID NOT count toward my 2014 pledge. It was counted separately. I'm not sure why, and I think it should have been, but whatever.

 

[vhdawg]

The brick has value, I rememebr getting a separate letter for the brick in regards to taxes. It was $100 and change noted for deduction. Did not count towards my seat donation.

Without looking, I'm pretty sure that the amount of the brick purchase that counts toward the BDC is 100% tax-deductible, as opposed to your regular BDC pledge, which is only 80% tax-deductible.