Support the Buck/Cardinal Club
Buck/Cardinal Club support is critical to the success of over 900 student-athletes by providing scholarship aid and programmatic support for all 36 sports.
Buck/Cardinal Club
When you support Stanford student-athletes by giving to the Buck/Cardinal Club you help inspire champions in life.
Buck/Cardinal Club Priority Seats
Support Stanford’s 36 varsity sports and take advantage of the best seats in Stanford Stadium and Maples Pavilion.
Give to the sport of your choice
Make a tax-deductible gift to support the programmatic needs of your favorite sport.
Artistic Swimming
Baseball
Beach Volleyball
Fencing
Field Hockey
Football
Lacrosse
Men’s Basketball
Women’s Basketball
Men’s Golf
Women’s Golf
Men’s Gymnastics
Women’s Gymnastics
Men’s Rowing
Women’s Rowing
Women’s Lightweight Rowing
Men’s Soccer
Women’s Soccer
Men’s Swimming and Diving
Women’s Swimming & Diving
Men’s Tennis
Women’s Tennis
Men’s Volleyball
Women’s Volleyball
Men’s Water Polo
Women’s Water Polo
Sailing
Softball
Squash
Track & Field + Cross Country
Wrestling
Support club sports
Help make club sports more accessible to Stanford students.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, philanthropic gifts to the Buck/Cardinal Club are 100 percent tax-deductible. Priority seat contributions in conjunction with an athletics ticket purchase are non-deductible due to the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act.
Yes, gifts to the Buck/Cardinal Club count toward your undergraduate reunion class giving total. Reunion gifts can be made as either a one-time gift or a five-year pledge.
Other giving opportunities to Stanford Athletics include endowments to support scholarships, coachships, programs, and Cardinal Strong (an initiative focused on student-athlete welfare), as well as bequests or other planned gifts.
To learn more about major gift opportunities, please contact Kelly Beals, assistant athletics director, development by phone at (650) 723-7703 or email at kbeals@stanford.edu.
Get in touch with the team
For general inquiries about the Buck/Cardinal Club, call (650) 721-2410 or send an email to buckcardinal@stanford.edu.
Danny Berardini
Assistant Director, Development
dberard@stanford.edu
(650) 736-6907
Meagan Gallagher
Assistant Director, Development
meagan.gallagher@stanford.edu
(650) 725-4161
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We believe that today's student-athletes are tomorrow's leaders.
As the annual fund for Stanford Athletics, the Buck/Cardinal Club plays a critical role in providing discretionary support to the athletics department. Gifts to the Buck/Cardinal Club provide 900-plus student-athletes across 36 varsity sports with the resources to achieve success in the classroom, in competition, and in the community.
Together, donors to the Buck/Cardinal Club are instrumental in the future success of Stanford Athletics.
“In a year full of ups and downs, we have been grateful for the continued support of the Buck/Cardinal Club. Stanford truly is a family, and the generosity, love and support of our donors allows us to provide the best scholar-athlete experience for our teams on the Farm.”
Tabitha Yim, Head Women’s Gymnastics Coach