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Alpha Phi Foundation Inc

EIN 36-3895478 · Denver, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ADVANCING WOMEN'S LIVES THROUGH THE POWER OF PHILANTHROPY.

Income
$6.4 million
Spending
$4.3 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
39.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 57%
Employees
15
Volunteers
200
Highest pay
$119,462, former executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 39.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 33% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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

    12 of 12 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 June 30, 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 (4)
  1. $1.9 million spent. LEADERSHIP - THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING THAT HELPS WOMEN GROW WITHIN THEIR CHAPTER, ON CAMPUS, AND IN THE WORKPLACE. THE PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: LIVE COURAGEOUSLY SERIES (EMPOWERS MEMBERS TO BE PROACTIVE IN A DIFFICULT SITUATION, TO ACT, AND TO CARE FOR ONE ANOTHER), STAND TOGETHER (TEACHES MEMBERS HOW TO MAKE ALPHA PHI A MORE WELCOMING, SAFE, AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT), LEAGUE OF COACHES (PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR A DIVERSE GROUP OF ALUMNAE AND INDUSTRY LEADERS TO SHARE THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE), LEGACY OF LEADERS(INCLUDES INNOVATIVE OPPORTUNITIES TO TEACH, INSPIRE, AND EDUCATE MEMBERS ABOUT HOW TO INFLUENCE CHANGE THROUGH EMPOWERING LEADERSHIP IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES GRANTS FOR LEADERSHIP PROGRAMING AT THE CHAPTER LEVEL, AND GENEROUS HEARTS (REFLECTS THE LONG-STANDING COMMITMENT TO GIVING BACK AND PROVIDES NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND EDUCATION).IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE CONTINUED LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT THE CHAPTER LEVEL.
  2. $373,488 spent. SCHOLARSHIPS - THE FOUNDATION AWARDS MERIT AND NEED BASED EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO COLLEGIATE AND ALUMNAE STUDENTS BASED ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, ORGANIZATIONAL AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, REFERENCES, AND PERSONAL ESSAYS. THEY MAY BE USED TOWARDS ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES INCLUDING TUITION, COURSE-RELATED FEES, AND BOOKS AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED FOR COURSE ENROLLMENT. SCHOLARSHIPS MAY BE USED TOWARDS FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME ENROLLMENT, A STATUS DEFINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FULL-TIME AND PART-TIMEPOLICIES OF THE UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE.
  3. $803,572 spent. COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS - THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES GRANTS TO 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS WITH A SHARED FOCUS IN HEART HEALTH. THEY ARE MADE ON BEHALF OF ALPHA PHI FRATERNITY'S LOCAL CHAPTERS. THESE COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION GRANTS ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE HEART TO HEART GRANT IS AWARDED ANNUALLY TO HOSPITALS, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, AND RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS PERFORMING WORK IN THE AREA OF WOMEN'S CARDIAC CARE AND RESEARCH. THESE GRANTS SUPPORT GROUNDBREAKING ADVANCEMENTS. IN THIS FISCAL YEAR, OUR HEART TO HEART GRANT FUNDED A COHORT OF PEER-SUPPORT LEADERS (PSLS) ACROSS THE U.S. AND CANADA WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED SPONTANEOUS CORONARY ARTERY DISSECTION (SCAD), WHO WILL THEN BE TRAINED TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO CURRENT SCAD PATIENTS THROUGH ONLINE PEER-SUPPORT SESSIONS. THE PROJECT AIMS TO LEARN WHETHER EVIDENCE-BASED PEER SUPPORT TO REDUCE STRESS AND PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS IS FEASIBLE AND CAN IMPROVE OUTCOMES AMONG FEMALE CARDIAC PATIENTS.
  4. $97,970 spent. FORGET-ME-NOT THESE ASSISTANCE GRANTS ARE PAID TO ALPHA PHI FRATERNITY COLLEGIANS AND ALUMNAE IN GOOD STANDING WHO ARE FACING SEVERE FINANCIAL DISTRESS, SERIOUS HEALTH ISSUES, CONSEQUENCES OF NATURAL DISASTERS, AND URGENT FAMILY CRISES. THE GRANT IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY, SHORT-TERM, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR AN UNFORESEEN EVENT. MEMBERS MAY APPLY ON THEIR OWN OR ON BEHALF OF A SISTER IN NEED.APPLICATIONS ARE APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. MEMBERS OF THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FOUNDATION STAFF, AND FAMILY MEMBERS OF BOTH ARE INELIGIBLE. HERITAGE AND EDUCATIONAL HOUSING GRANTS PROVIDE GRANTS FOR SPACE RELATED TO EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES IN COLLEGIATE CHAPTER FACILITIES. PROVIDE GRANTS FOR ORGANIZATIONAL HISTORY PROJECTS AND SPACES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 1993.

    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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