Theta Chi Fraternity Inc
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What it says it does
SEE SCHEDULE OTHE PURPOSE OF THETA CHI FRATERNITY, INC., A NEW YORK CORPORATION (THE "CORPORATION"), SHALL BE TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN, GOVERN, IMPROVE AND PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF A FRATERNAL ORDER TO BE KNOWN AS "THETA CHI FRATERNITY" (THE "FRATERNITY"), WHICH SHALL HAVE FOR ITS OBJECTS: THE MUTUAL BENEFIT AND ASSISTANCE OF ITS MEMBERS; THE BINDING BY CLOSER BONDS OF ITS MEMBERS ONE TO ANOTHER; THE RENDITION OF MUTUAL ASSISTANCE TO ITS MEMBERS DURING LIFE AND AFTER THEIR DEATH TO THEIR DEPENDENTS; THE ASSISTING OF NEEDY BUT DESERVING YOUNG MEN TO OBTAIN A HIGHER EDUCATION; THE FOSTERING OF HIGH SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT AMONG ITS MEMBERS; THE EXTENDING OF TRUE CHARITY TO THOSE WHO NEED SUCH ASSISTANCE; THE PROMOTING OF GOOD CITIZENSHIP; THE TRAINING AND THE DEVELOPING OF CIVIC LEADERS; AND, BY ALL MEANS WITHIN ITS POWER, THE INCULCATION AND THE EXTENSION THROUGHOUT THE LAND OF THE HIGHEST IDEALS OF HONOR, CHARITY, TOLERANCE, AND TRUE PATRIOTISM.
- Income
- $7.7 million
- Spending
- $7.7 million
- Employees
- 44
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $297,747, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- THE INITIATIVE ACADEMY'S MAIN PURPOSE IS TO INSPIRE AND EQUIP THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS IN THETA CHI. THIS EVENT IS UNLIKE ANY OTHER EVENT OFFERED BY THE FRATERNITY. THE INITIATIVE ACADEMY IS DESIGNED FOR THE UNIQUE NEEDS AND PERSPECTIVES OF OUR EMERGING LEADERS. MEN WHO ATTEND THE INITIATIVE ACADEMY WILL LEAVE CHANGED AND PREPARED FOR LEADERSHIP.THE INITIATIVE ACADEMY IS NOT SIMPLY EXPOSING MEN TO LEADERSHIP IDEAS. THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR MEN TO IMMERSE THEMSELVES IN THE EXPERIENCE OF LEADERSHIP. UNLIKE TRADITIONAL WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES WHERE PARTICIPANTS SIT PASSIVELY IN A LECTURE FORMAT, THE INITIATIVE ACADEMY WILL ENGAGE PARTICIPANTS IN SEVERAL CHALLENGING, TEAM-ORIENTED EXERCISES THAT WILL PROVIDE THE BACKDROP FOR TREMENDOUS LEARNING AND GROWTH.
- DERANIAN PRESIDENTS CONFERENCE: EDUCATION LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE PROVIDING KEYNOTE SPEAKERS, BREAKOUT EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS, AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT. IT IS A 2 DAY EVENT AND INCLUDES LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, RISK MANANGEMENT, AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS.
- MID-YEAR LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE: EDUCATION LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE PROVIDING KEYNOTE SPEAKERS, BREAKOUT EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS, AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT. IT IS A 2 DAY EVENT AND INCLUDES LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, RISK MANANGEMENT, AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(7) social or recreational club.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(7) social or recreational club as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 1940.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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