1890 Nebraska is the official Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) Collective of Nebraska Athletics. Beginning in 2024, the Huskers Athletic Fund will acknowledge donor contributions to 1890 Nebraska by awarding Huskers Athletic Fund priority points and establishing combined memberships.

  • Every donor contribution to 1890 Nebraska goes directly to Nebraska student-athletes.
  • Contributions can be directed to a specific Nebraska team or the area of greatest need.

MAKE A CONTRIBUTION

100% OF CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE 1890 INITIATIVE GO DIRECTLY TO STUDENT-ATHLETES - AND 100% OF DONATIONS TO THE 1890 FOUNDATION WITH BE USED TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE LOCAL CHARITIES

1890 Nebraska - the official name, image, and likeness (NIL) collective of Nebraska Athletics-offers two great ways to support your favorite Husker athletic programs. You can get exclusive perks by contributing to The 1890 Initiative, or you can make a tax-deductible donation to The 1890 Foundation. Support NIL the way it works for you - learn more about your options here.

CONTRIBUTE TO THE 1890 INITIATIVE

Contributions to the 1890 Initiative are eligible to earn Huskers Athletic Fund priority points. Beginning in 2024, current drive year giving, including 1890 Nebraska, will receive 3 points for every $100 donated. In January, your priority points will update to reflect the lifetime priority point calculation of 1 point for every $100.

DONATE TO THE 1890 FOUNDATION

Contributions are eligible to receive tax deductibility when directed to the 1890 Foundation and priority points are declined at the time of the donation. Please consult your tax advisor on the deductibility of your contributions to the 1890 Foundation.

1890 Nebraska x Huskers Athletic Fund Partnership FAQs

The best and most secure way to contribute to 1890 Nebraska is by donating online at https://www.1890nebraska.com/make-a-contribution/. You can also make donations by writing a check payable to “1890 Initiative LLC” or “1890 Foundation 501(c)(3)” and designate the sport(s) in the memo line if desired. The mailing address is: 1890 Nebraska, 1125 Q Street, Suite 401, Lincoln, NE 68508. If you plan to make a large or multi-year commitment, we encourage you to contact a member of the Huskers Athletic Fund or 1890 Nebraska.
Much like our investment in strength and conditioning, nutrition, and athletics performance facilities in the past, we consider NIL to be the latest frontier of college athletics. Therefore, we want to lead, just as we have done many times, by investing in our student-athletes and athletics programs. Our future success depends on our commitment to funding our athletics programs at the highest level.
1890 Nebraska provides members with exclusive benefits and experiences. We encourage you to reference https://www.1890nebraska.com/membership-options/fan for the current membership levels and benefits.
Yes. 1890 Nebraska offers the opportunity for supporters to designate their contribution to a sport of their choice or to the area of greatest need. We encourage you to support as many teams as possible through your contribution.
The Huskers Athletic Fund considers NIL to be a top funding priority and critical need for future success. Therefore, we are proud to reward those who support 1890 Nebraska by including NIL contributions towards membership level, benefits, and lifetime giving. This means that every dollar you give to either 1890 Nebraska or the Huskers Athletic Fund will be appropriately acknowledged and rewarded.
Nebraska Athletics staff can facilitate conversations between prospective donors and 1890 Nebraska. All contributions must still be made directly to 1890 Nebraska, but members of the Huskers Athletic Fund team are able to deliver check contributions directly to 1890 Nebraska.