Cincy Reigns - The Official NIL Partner of Cincinnati Athletics - Let's Reign

Is Cincy Reigns affiliated with The University of Cincinnati?

While Cincy Reigns exists exclusively for the benefit of Cincinnati student-athletes and fans, it is not affiliated with The University of Cincinnati. Cincy Reigns is a third party who works closely with UC compliance, licensing, legal and Bearcats Sports Properties to protect UC student-athletes and ensure compliance with all NCAA and UC NIL policies and guidelines.

Are my gifts tax deductible?

Cincy Reigns, Inc. is a corporation for non-profit that filed Articles of Incorporation with the Ohio Secretary of State on June 29, 2022. Cincy Reigns, Inc. will soon file Form 1023 — Application for Recognition of Exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code — in order to verify for the Internal Revenue Service that our organization operates for public, tax-exempt purposes. If the IRS issues a determination letter recognizing the tax-exempt status of Cincy Reigns, Inc., the IRS’s decision would be retroactively effective to our June 2022 formation (See, Rev. Proc. 2021-5, p

I'd like to create an NIL opportunity for a student-athlete to represent my business. Can Cincy Reigns do that?

Yes. We have the framework set up to facilitate these types of opportunities for businesses. We can help be a one-stop shop and all agreements have been reviewed by legal counsel to ensure compliance with NIL rules. In other words, donations made to Cincy Reigns, Inc. anytime after June 29, 2022 may be tax-deductible, depending (of course) upon the IRS’s determination. We’ll provide donors and stakeholders updates on the progress of Form 1023’s filing, as well as a forecast for when we anticipate receiving the IRS’s response. The IRS receives more than 95,000 applications for tax-exempt status

Are all contracts the same? Is the money divided up equally?

No. The contracts vary based on the specific athlete and the requirements of the student-athlete under the contract. For example, a student-athlete who appears in person at a fan engagement event would earn more compensation than a student-athlete who posts on social media. Additionally, higher profile student-athletes may receive more compensation than lesser-known student-athletes.

Are the contracts exclusive with Cincy Reigns?

Absolutely not. The contracts are intentionally not exclusive.

I'd like to obtain autographed memorabilia or personalized content. Can Cincy Reigns help with that?

Yes. We can work with you to arrange specific NIL opportunities with the student-athletes.

Is Cincy Reigns able to sign recruits to NIL opportunities?

NIL compensation cannot be structured in a way that encourages or solicits a prospective student-athlete’s enrollment at a particular institution.

What’s the best way to keep up with Cincy Reigns?

Our website, as well as Twitter and Instagram pages, are the best way to obtain the most current information about our operations.