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Delta Tau Delta Educational Foundation Inc

EIN 31-1020203 · Indianapolis, IN

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE DELTA TAU DELTA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC. IS ORGANIZED TO RAISE, MANAGE AND GRANT FUNDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE EDUCATIONAL AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS OF DELTA TAU DELTA FRATERNITY AND ITS CHAPTERS SO MEMBERS FULFILL THE DELT CREED, LIVE LIVES OF EXCELLENCE, AND THEREBY HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON SOCIETY.

Income
$4.0 million
Spending
$4.1 million
Spent on programs
64%
Reserves
4.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 78%
Employees
11
Volunteers
19
Highest pay
$181,933, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    64% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 25 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)
  1. $1.4 million spent. CHAPTER ASSISTANCE: SUPPORT TO CHAPTER THROUGH GRANTING OF FUNDS FOR QUALIFIED EDUCATIONAL HOUSING IMPROVEMENTS AND EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES. SUBSTANCE AND ALCOHOL ABUSE AND SIMILAR SUBJECTS. SUCH ACTIVITIES ALSO INCLUDE REPORTS OF VARIOUS COMMITTEES ON SCHOLARSHIP, CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ENDEAVORS AND SIMILAR SUBJECTS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES 3-DAY INTENSIVE LEADERSHIP EDUCATION EXPERIENCE DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR UNDERGRADUATE CHAPTER PRESIDENTS AND CHAPTER ADVISORS REGARDING INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, LEADERSHIP STYLES, AND CREATING A FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE.
  2. $923,038 spent. UNDERGRADUATE ASSISTANCE: SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED TO UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERS WHO EXCELLED IN THE AREAS OF SCHOLARSHIP, LEADERSHIP, COMMUNITY SERVICE.
  3. $250,700 spent. INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING: THE CONDUCT OF INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING TO CHAPTER MEMBERS AND THE TRAINING OF INDIVIDUALS TO DO SUCH COUNSELING. GROUP COUNSELING INCLUDES WORKSHOPS AND LECTURES ON LEADERSHIP AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, RISK MANAGEMENT, UNDERSTANDING THE FREE ENTERPRISE SYSTEM, ACHIEVEMENT OF HIGH SCHOLASTIC ATTAINMENT, CITIZENSHIP AND PATRIOTISM, ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION, AND ADVANCED LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR SELECTED INDIVIDUALS. INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING INCLUDES ONE-ON-ONE SESSIONS WITH SELECTED UNDERGRADUATE CHAPTER MEMBERS OF THE DELTA TAU DELTA FRATERNITY REGARDING LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, SCHOLARSHIP, AND STUDYING TECHNIQUES. IN ADDITION, THE DELTA TAU DELTA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC. CONDUCTS CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AT THE DELTA TAU DELTA FRATERNITY'S ANNUAL DIVISIONAL CONFERENCES AND BIENNIAL NATIONAL CONVENTION. SUCH ACTIVITIES INCLUDE WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS IN THE AREAS OF LEADERSHIP, SCHOLARSHIP, LIFE SKILLS, (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. 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 November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending July 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 1981.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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 November 4, 2026.

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