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Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity

EIN 91-0365695 · Seattle, WA

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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 provide affordable housing; meals; and educational philanthropic and social programs to members of The Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity at the University of Washington.

Income
$451,770
Spending
$439,714
Employees
1
Volunteers
10

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 (3)
  1. Members of The Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity are given the opportunity to live in fraternity-provided housing at a rate that is less expensive than rent charged for living at the Residence Halls at the University of Washington as well as many off-campus housing options such as apartments or rental homes. Pi Kappa Alpha provided affordable housing to 30 members during the academic year.
  2. Members of The Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity are given the opportunity to participate in a meal program where they are provided with home-cooked meals at a rate that is less expensive than the cost of meals at the Dining Halls at the University of Washington and that of cooking for ones self using the same meals for price comparison. Pi Kappa Alpha provided affordable meals to 29 members during the academic year.
  3. Members of The Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity are provided with a wide range of educational philanthropic and social activities in which to participate. These include several opportunities to volunteer time towards non-profit organizations in the local community; as well as participate in study groups and academic support and mentoring programs leadership programs and other professional development programs; and to interact with and receive mentoring from alumni at member events and in one-on-one sessions. Pi Kappa Alpha provided educational philanthropic and social activities to 76 members during the academic year.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 7, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1941.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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