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Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity Inc National Headquarters

EIN 84-0405009 · Indianapolis, IN

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedToo small or too little detailImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ORGANIZE, CARRY ON, CONDUCT, MAINTAIN, FURTHER THE INTERESTS AND PERPETUATE IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND IN OTHER NATIONS A GREEK-LETTER FRATERNITY OF COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY MEN WHO BELIEVE IN GOD AND ARE LOYAL TO AND SUPPORT THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA OR THE COUNTRIES OF WHICH THEY ARE CITIZENS, WHICH FRATERNITY SHALL BE DEDICATED TO THE FURTHERANCE AND DEFENSE OF LIBERTY, EDUCATION, AND FRATERNITY IN COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, THE MAINTENANCE AND PROTECTION OF THE SANCTITY OF THE HOME, THE SACREDNESS OF THE FAMILY BOND AND THE CHIVALRY OF MAN TOWARD WOMAN, AND OF MEN ATTENDING, OR WHO HAVE ATTENDED, COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS; AND TO CREATE, ESTABLISH, CARRY ON, MAINTAIN, ENCOURAGE, OVERSEE, REGULATE AND SANCTION CHAPTERS AMONG ITS MEMBERS.

Income
$4.8 million
Spending
$4.1 million
Employees
26
Volunteers
500
Highest pay
$261,018, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 30, 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 June 30, 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 (4)
  1. RISK MANAGEMENT: INCLUDES EXPENSES OF LIABILITY INSURANCE PREMIUMS AND PAYMENTS MADE TOWARD THE INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLE. ALSO INCLUDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR 106 CHAPTERS AND COLONIES.
  2. EDUCATION:PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERS INCLUDING; THE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE, A TRAINING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR CHAPTER GROWTH AND LEADERSHIP OFFICERS, LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR UNDERGRADUATES AND VOLUNTEERS, AND EDUCATION MANUALS.
  3. CHAPTER SERVICES: PROVIDES SUPPORT TO 106 CHAPTERS AND ALUMNI THROUGH VISITS FROM TEN TRAVELING STAFF MEMBERS.
  4. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES CONSIST OF COMMUNICATIONS, CONVENTION, EDUCATION, EXPANSION, RISK MANAGEMENT, AND ADMINISTRATION AND FOUNDATION ADMINISTRATION SUPPORTING SERVICES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(7) social or recreational club.

    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? 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.

  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 1942.

    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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