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Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation Inc

EIN 35-2057322 · Indianapolis, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ALPHA GAMMA DELTA FOUNDATION IMPACTS AND ENRICHES COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING ESSENTIAL SUPPORT FOR EDUCATION, PHILANTHROPY AND LEADERSHIP.

Income
$3.1 million
Spending
$2.2 million
Spent on programs
61%
Reserves
26.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 77%
Employees
6
Volunteers
90
Highest pay
$138,515, ceo and secretary

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

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 26.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 30% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    61% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 20 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 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

    7 of 7 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 May 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 (7)
  1. $354,887 spent. 211 UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS TO MEMBERS OF ALPHA GAMMA DELTA ADVANCING AND COMPLETING THEIR EDUCATION AT INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN CRITICAL FIELDS INCLUDING BIOTECHNOLOGY, MEDICINE, EDUCATION, HEALTH CARE, AGRICULTURE, THE ARTS AND MANY MORE.
  2. $309,366 spent. GRANTS TO 35 ORGANIZATIONS IN 19 STATES FIGHTING THE CRITICAL ISSUE OF HUNGER IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES. GRANT SUPPORTED PROGRAMS INCLUDED FRESH PRODUCE, MOBILE PANTRY, FOOD RESCUE, SCHOOL BREAKFAST AND BACKPACK PROGRAMS AND SUPPORTING OUR VULNERABLE SENIOR POPULATION THROUGH MEAL DELIVERY PROGRAMS.
  3. $273,194 spent. ONE-YEAR PROGRAM GRANTS TO ALPHA GAMMA DELTA FRATERNITY FOR EDUCATIONAL, LEADERSHIP AND PHILANTHROPIC PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED FUNDING FOR: ACADEMY FOR CHAPTER ADVISORS 89 CHAPTER ADVISORS FROM ACROSS THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA, AND FROM BABY BOOMER, GEN X, MILLENNIAL AND GEN Z GENERATIONS, MET IN PERSON TO FOCUS ON COMMUNICATIONS, LISTENING SKILLS, AND COACHING SKILLS TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF OUR YOUNGEST COLLEGIATE MEMBERS. ACADEMY FOR COLLEGIATE OFFICERS 267 OFFICERS FROM 109 CHAPTERS FROM ACROSS THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA, GATHERED IN PERSON TO FOCUS ON THE CRITICAL DEVELOPMENT AREAS OF ACTION-ORIENTED LEADERSHIP, DECISION-MAKING STYLES, ENGAGEMENT AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING. EMPOWER PROGRAM ALPHA GAMMA DELTA'S LEADERSHIP PROGRAM FOR ITS HIGHEST MOTIVATED LEVEL OF LEADERS. LED BY 8 ALUMNAE PROFESSIONALS AND 8 PEER MENTORS, 132 COLLEGIATE WOMEN FROM ACROSS NORTH AMERICA PARTICIPATED IN THIS COHORT MODEL WHERE THEY DEFINED THEIR PERSONAL VISIONS AND LEADERSHIP STYLES AND CREATED STRATEGIES TO SET GOALS AND BUILD RELATIONSHIPS TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THEIR COMMUNITIES. THE PROGRAM CONCLUDED WITH AN IN-PERSON, WEEKEND CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE. MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS THE CALL TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVES REMAINS LOUD AND CLEAR FROM OUR 18-22 YEAR-OLD MEMBERS. GRANT FUNDS UNDERWROTE MICRO-LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AND GROUP CONSULTATIONS FOCUSING ON TOPICS SUCH AS CONFIDENCE, TRUST BUILDING, BELONGING AND ENGAGEMENT, BOUNDARIES, CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND ACCOUNTABILITY. WHILE FOCUSED ON OUR YOUNGEST MEMBERS, THESE RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE TO OUR FULL MEMBERSHIP OF OVER 145,000 WOMEN. LEADERSHIP CONSULTANT PROGRAM HANDS-ON LEADERSHIP AND PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING AND COACHING VISITS WERE DELIVERED TO 18-22 YEAR OLD COLLEGIATE WOMEN AT 79 ALPHA GAMMA DELTA CHAPTERS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA, IMPACTING A MAJORITY OF OUR 10,000+ COLLEGIATE WOMEN. ACORN ACORN IS A LEARNING MANAGEMENT PLATFORM ACCESSIBLE TO ALL 145,000 LIVING MEMBERS OF THE FRATERNITY. THE CATALOGUE OF COURSES INCLUDES HOW TO COMMAND A ROOM, POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH, STAGES OF CHANGE, IMPOSTER SYNDROME, CAREER READINESS AND MUCH MORE. ALCOHOL SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAM (ASTP) MORE THAN 2,000 COLLEGIANS FROM 31 CHAPTERS ACROSS NORTH AMERICA PARTICIPATED IN ON-SITE TRAINING, FOCUSING ON UNDERSTANDING EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL, REDUCING RISKY BEHAVIORS AND EVALUATION OF PERSONAL BEHAVIORS. INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION 694 SISTERS FROM ACROSS THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA, AND FROM FIVE GENERATIONS (THE SILENT GENERATION, BABY BOOMERS, GEN X, MILLENNIALS AND GEN Z), JOINED TOGETHER IN ATLANTA, GA TO LEARN HOW TO BE A HIGH ACHIEVING LEADER AND HOW TO DEVELOP AN AUTHENTIC PERSONAL BRAND.
  4. $232,391 spent. EDUCATIONAL AREA HOUSING GRANTS PROVIDING EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES THAT SUPPORT ACADEMIC SUCCESS FOR 15 COLLEGIATE CHAPTERS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES
  5. $36,997 spent. HARDSHIP FINANCIAL GRANT ASSISTANCE AND DISASTER RELIEF GRANTS TO 27 SISTERS OF ALPHA GAMMA DELTA EXPERIENCING UNIMAGINABLE CIRCUMSTANCES INCLUDING NATURAL DISASTERS, SERIOUS ILLNESS, FAMILY CRISIS, FINANCIAL DISTRESS AND MORE.
  6. $5,419 spent. 7 GRANTS TO 6 MEMBERS OF ALPHA GAMMA DELTA WHO ARE CONTINUING THEIR EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ON A PART-TIME BASIS.
  7. $94,544 spent. MISCELLANEOUS GRANTS, ACADEMIC RECOGNITION PROGRAMS, EVENTS, COMMUNICATIONS AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT OF ALPHA GAMMA DELTA FOUNDATION'S GRANT AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS INCLUDING ACCESSIBILITY TO APPLICATIONS, PROGRAM EDUCATION AND AWARENESS, AND REPORTING OF PROGRAM IMPACT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 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 October 13, 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 May 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 May 2000.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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