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Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity

EIN 36-1305568 · Indianapolis, IN

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What it says it does

KAPPA ALPHA THETA NURTURES EACH MEMBER THROUGHOUT HER LIFETIME, OFFERING OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTELLECTUAL AND PERSONAL GROWTH.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

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

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

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)

MEMBER SERVICES PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR ALL MEMBERS. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE THE EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONSULTANT PROGRAM, MEMBER ORIENTATION, SISTERS SUPPORTING SISTERS, EMERGING LEADERS INSTITUTE, LEADERSHIP ACADEMY, SERVICE TRIPS AND ALCOHOL SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAMS.
RISK MANAGEMENT PROVIDES INSURANCE PROTECTION AGAINST LIABILITY AND CASUALTY.
GRAND CONVENTION IS HELD TO:1. ELECT THE MEMBERS OF GRAND COUNCIL.2. ESTABLISH THE BASIC OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES OF KAPPA ALPHA THETA, INCLUDING THE CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, AND SERVICE OBJECTIVES THEREOF.3. DETERMINE THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR FRATERNITY MEMBERSHIP.4. SET THE STANDARDS GOVERNING THE CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE OF MEMBERS AND CHAPTERS.5. ESTABLISH THE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE FRATERNITY AND THE PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND RELATIONSHIPS OF THE OFFICERS, DISTRICTS, CHAPTERS, CORPORATIONS, AND OTHER UNITS.6. PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF REVENUES NECESSARY TO THE ATTAINMENT OF FRATERNITY OBJECTIVES AND THE PROPER CONDUCT OF ITS AFFAIRS, FIX GENERAL FRATERNITY FEES AND DUES, AND PROVIDE FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF FRATERNITY FUNDS AND PROPERTIES.
LEADERSHIP CONFERENCES PROVIDE PROGRAMMING EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR ITS MEMBERS TO ENHANCE THEIR INDIVIDUAL, INTELLECTUAL, CHARACTER, AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

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 October 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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