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Kappa Delta Foundation Inc

EIN 84-0880886 · Memphis, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE KAPPA DELTA FOUNDATION UNITES SISTERS TO INVEST IN ONE ANOTHER, FOSTERING A LEGACY OF SUPPORT AND EMPOWERMENT. THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS, LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS, CHARITABLE EFFORTS AND MEMBER ASSISTANCE, THE FOUNDATION ADVANCES THE MISSION OF KAPPA DELTA SORORITY AND INSPIRES A LIFETIME OF CONFIDENCE, GROWTH AND CONNECTION.

Income
$5.4 million
Spending
$4.7 million
Spent on programs
63%
Reserves
74.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 62%
Employees
8
Volunteers
215

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 74.8 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 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 49% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    63% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 19 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 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

    13 of 13 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 July 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 (4)
  1. $341,570 spent. SEE SCHEDULE O.LEADERSHIP PROGRAMMING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS LEADERSHIP AND EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES THAT BUILDS CONFIDENCE, FOSTERS PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH, AND DEVELOPS SKILLS AND A LIFELONG COMMITMENT TO SERVICE AMONG MEMBERS. THROUGH THESE EFFORTS, THE FOUNDATION INVESTED IN THE NEXT GENERATION OF WOMEN LEADERS WHO WILL MAKE A MEANINGFUL DIFFERENCE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES AND PROFESSIONS. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED CRITICAL TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS, THE OFFICER EXPERIENCE INSTITUTE, NATIONAL CONVENTION PROGRAMMING, THE CONFIDENT CONVERSATIONS VIRTUAL SERIES, ARTICLES IN THE ANGELOS MAGAZINE, A GRANT TO FUND RESEARCH TO FURTHER STRENGTHEN THE SORORITY EXPERIENCE. MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION AND MEMBER WELL-BEING PROGRAMS: KAPPA DELTA EMPOWERS OUR MEMBERS TO LEAD WITH CONFIDENCE, CARE AND CONNECTION. THOUSANDS OF COLLEGIANS AND ADVISORS ENGAGED IN KD'S VIRTUAL EDUCATION PLATFORM, GAINING ACCESSIBLE, HIGH-QUALITY TRAINING IN HAZING PREVENTION, HARM REDUCTION, ADVISOR EDUCATION AND MORE. THROUGH THE NAME YOUR STORY PROGRAM, MEMBERS LEARNED TO RECOGNIZE SIGNS OF STRESS, SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER AND STRENGTHEN THEIR MENTAL HEALTH. THE ALCOHOL SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAM (ASTP), A NEW INITIATIVE, ALSO ADVANCED OUR HARM-REDUCTION EFFORTS, ENCOURAGING HONEST CONVERSATIONS ABOUT SAFETY AND RESPONSIBLE CHOICES. TOGETHER, THESE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS CONTINUE OUR COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING SISTERS WITH TOOLS TO MAKE BRAVE DECISIONS FOR THEIR WELL-BEING.
  2. $874,178 spent. SCHOLARSHIPS: THE KAPPA DELTA FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO EASING THE FINANCIAL BURDEN FOR MEMBERS IN THEIR EDUCATIONAL PURSUITS. THE FOUNDATION AWARDED MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS TO UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS, AS WELL AS ADDITIONAL NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS THAT PROVIDE CRUCIAL FINANCIAL AID TO UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERS.
  3. $1.1 million spent. PHILANTHROPIC GRANTS AND COMMUNITY IMPACT: THROUGH NATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS WITH ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING PREVENT CHILD ABUSE AMERICA AND GIRL SCOUTS OF THE USA, THE FOUNDATION EXTENDED KAPPA DELTA'S REACH TO PROMOTE CHILD WELL-BEING, LEADERSHIP AND CONFIDENCE IN WOMEN AND GIRLS NATIONWIDE. ADDITIONALLY, THE FOUNDATION FUNDED KIDS GRANTS PROVIDED TO ALUMNAE AND CHAPTERS TO SUPPORT HANDS-ON COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS THAT STRENGTHENED FAMILIES AND CREATED LOCAL IMPACT. GRANTS FURTHER SUPPORTED THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF RICHMOND AT VCU AND AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS RESEARCH AWARDS, AND ALUMNAE CRISIS GRANTS OFFERED EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ALUMNAE MEMBERS EXPERIENCING SEVERE HARDSHIP. TOGETHER, THESE PROGRAMS REFLECT KAPPA DELTA'S BELIEF THAT CONFIDENT WOMEN AND STRONG COMMUNITIES GROW SIDE BY SIDE.
  4. $645,249 spent. CHAPTER HOUSING EDUCATIONAL GRANTS: THE KAPPA DELTA FOUNDATION PROVIDED GRANTS THAT SUPPORTED RENOVATIONS OR CONSTRUCTION OF QUALIFYING EDUCATIONAL SPACES IN COLLEGIATE CHAPTER HOUSING.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 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 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 July 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 April 1984.

    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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