(a) For purposes of Section 24357, 80 percent of any amount described in subdivision (b) shall be treated as a charitable contribution.
(b) For purposes of subdivision (a), an amount is described in this subdivision if each of the following applies:
(1) The amount is paid by the taxpayer to or for the benefit of an educational organization which is:
(A) Described in Section 170 (b)(1)(A)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code.
(B) An institution of higher education as defined in Section 3304(f) of the Internal Revenue Code.
(2) The amount would be allowable as a deduction under this section but for the fact that the taxpayer receives (directly or indirectly) as a result of paying the amount the right to purchase tickets for seating at an athletic event in an athletic stadium of the institution.
(c) If any portion of a payment is for the purchase of the tickets, the portion and the remaining portion (if any) of the payment shall be treated as separate amounts for purposes of this section.
(Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1352, Sec. 102. Effective October 2, 1989. Applicable to income years beginning on or after January 1, 1989, by Sec. 172 of Ch. 1352.)