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Alpha Xi Delta Foundation

EIN 35-6053701 · 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 MISSION OF THE ALPHA XI DELTA FOUNDATION IS TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALPHA XI DELTA FRATERNITY MEMBERS TO ENSURE ENDURING RESOURCES SO THE FRATERNITY CAN FULFILL HER MISSION. AS PART OF ITS MISSION, THE FOUNDATION WILL SUPPORT THE FRATERNITY'S EDUCATIONAL AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING; PROVIDE AND CONTINUE TO EXPAND SCHOLARSHIP, GRANTS AND MEMBER SUPPORT FUNDS; AND ENCOURAGE PHILANTHROPY.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$782,295
Spent on programs
53%
Reserves
63.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 66%
Employees
0
Volunteers
55

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 63.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 36% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 44% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    53% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 27 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

    11 of 11 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.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $415,746 spent. IN THE FISCAL YEAR, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED SUBSTANTIAL SUPPORT FOR ALPHA XI DELTA'S PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND PHILANTHROPIC PROGRAMS. THESE INCLUDED: THE LEADERSHIP COACH PROGRAM, COMMUNITYEDU, JUSTICE, EQUITY AND HUMAN DIGNITY PROGRAMS, THE FOUNDERS' ACADEMY, THE WORKOUT, STRENGTHS AND WELLBEING PROGRAMMING, EDUCATIONAL SPEAKERS AT VOLUNTEER ACADEMY AND ACTIVITIES RELATED TO PHILANTHROPIC EFFORTS TO SUPPORT LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS FOCUSED ON CHILDREN IN NEED. THE LEADERSHIP COACH PROGRAM HELPED YOUNG WOMEN ACQUIRE ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS AND BECOME STRONGER, MORE CONFIDENT WOMEN. WORKING WITH WOMEN NATIONWIDE, LEADERSHIP COACHES FACILITATED ACTIVITIES CENTERING ON PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, ASSISTED WOMEN IN MAXIMIZING THE BENEFIT OF STRENGTHS DEVELOPMENT, AND TRAINED CHAPTER EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES TO BE HIGH PERFORMING TEAMS. COMMUNITYEDU IS AN ONLINE INTERACTIVE COURSE WITH A THREE-PRONG FOCUS ON ALCOHOL EDUCATION, SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION, AND HAZING EDUCATION. THE JUSTICE, EQUITY AND HUMAN DIVERSITY PROGRAMS PROVIDE TRANSFORMATIONAL LEARNING ON BECOMING MORE INFORMED GLOBAL CITIZENS. THE REALIZE YOUR POTENTIAL MEMBER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM HELPS WOMEN BUILD INTERPERSONAL SKILLS FOR SUCCESS IN THE WORKPLACE OF TODAY AND TOMORROW. THE A CLEAR VISION OF LIFE: THE WELLBEING PROGRAM, HELPS ALUMNAE INCREASE THEIR CAPACITY TO THRIVE IN THE FIVE AREAS OF WELLBEING PURPOSE, SOCIAL, FINANCIAL, PHYSICAL AND COMMUNITY TO BECOME BETTER, STRONGER CITIZENS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES. SCHOLARSHIPS AND CONTINUING EDUCATION GRANTS WERE AWARDED TO COLLEGIATE AND ALUMNAE MEMBERS TO REALIZE THEIR HIGHER EDUCATION GOALS AND PREPARE FOR TODAY'S EVER-CHANGING GLOBAL JOB MARKET. OUR SUPPORT OF THE FOUNDERS' ACADEMY HELPS INSPIRE WOMEN TO FOCUS ON THEIR INNATE STRENGTHS WHILE WORKING ON PERSONAL GROWTH AND THE IMPORTANCE OF THEIR OWN WELLBEING. THE EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS AT VOLUNTEER ACADEMY AND THE WORKOUT PROVIDED A BROAD AUDIENCE WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO GROW THEIR LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND ENHANCE THEIR APPROACH TO COMMUNICATION WITH OTHERS. AMAXING CHALLENGE GRANTS WERE AWARDED TO HELP CHAPTERS DREAM BIGGER AND ENHANCE THEIR FUNDRAISING, AWARENESS AND VOLUNTEER EFFORTS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES RELATED TO CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE AND FACING HOMELESSNESS AND HUNGER. THE ALPHA XI DELTA FOUNDATION CONTINUES ITS PROUD TRADITION OF PROVIDING RESOURCES TO INSPIRE WOMEN TO REALIZE THEIR POTENTIAL THROUGH THE LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IT OFFERS, THE LIFELONG LEARNING THAT IT INSPIRES AND THE SERVICE IT PROVIDES TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN.

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 February 1962.

    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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