Chi Delta Theta Sorority
Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.
What it says it does
The purpose of this sorority is to promote friendship, communication, cultural awareness, and social activity among university women. Being in Chi Delta Theta proudly signifies one who is spiritually sincere, morally conscious, and financially responsible. The members of Chi Delta Theta should strive to further our goals both academically and socially.
- Income
- $85,676
- Spending
- $82,815
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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)
- $44,364 spent. The sorority hosted formal events during the fiscal year to foster sisterhood, celebrate member achievements, and provide leadership opportunities in event planning and execution. These events promote personal development, strengthen interpersonal connections, and enhance member engagement in alignment with the organization's mission to develop strong, confident members through leadership and service.
- $20,022 spent. The organization provides programs that promote academic excellence, sisterhood, cultural awareness, leadership development, and community engagement. Activities include academic support initiatives, sisterhood and social events, cultural celebrations such as the Lantern Festival, alumni engagement programs, and efforts to support organizational operations and charitable causes.
- $8,887 spent. The organization conducts membership recruitment ("rush") and new member education (pledge class) programs designed to introduce prospective and new members to the organization's mission, values, and expectations.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 September 2019.
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.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc (Washington, DC), EIN 52-0215218. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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