The National Fraternity of Phi Gamma Nu
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What it says it does
Phi Gamma Nus mission is to foster a diverse community that invests in the professional and personal development of its members who are driven individuals committed to one anothers success.
- Income
- $219,125
- Spending
- $228,836
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 12
- Highest pay
- $27,667, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 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 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 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)
- $94,445 spent. PGN is a professional development organization serving undergraduate students from diverse academic majors and backgrounds. The organization provides a national forum through which leaders develop themselves and one another through structured leadership training professional development chapter engagement and national governance programming. During the fiscal year PGN conducted its annual National Convention at which over 50 elected representatives from university chapters National Council members and alumni volunteers convened in person. The event focused on professional development seminars leadership skill training team building and the conduct of National Council elections. National leadership worked directly with student representatives to reinforce the organizations mission standards and long-term goals. The National Convention together with recurring networking and professional development programming constitutes the organizations primary exempt activities. Expenses associated with these programs consist primarily of travel lodging meals and conference-related costs incurred to facilitate member participation and leadership engagement.
- Chapter Engagement: PGN supports existing collegiate chapters through ongoing administrative guidance leadership development resources and access to national systems and tools. These efforts promote consistent operations adherence to organizational standards and the continued development of student leaders.
- Alumni: PGN nurtures a global alumni community through mentorship programs leadership opportunities and robust communication channels. This network empowers members to engage in continuous professional development leveraging a diverse array of platforms for connectivity and growth. Alumni benefit from ongoing support and guidance fostering a culture of collaboration and advancement within the PGN community.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 7, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 1982.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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