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SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON FOUNDATION

SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON FOUNDATION

Evanston, IL, US
501(c)3
EIN
36-2170145
Regional Funder
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SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON FOUNDATION

Evanston, IL, US
501(c)3
EIN
36-2170145
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1927

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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AI Summary

The Sigma Alpha Epsilon Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing a total of $1.5 million in grants to 17 grantees in 2024. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and grants are awarded by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO SUPPORT ITS MEMBERS AND THEIR CHAPTERS TO HELP FULFILL THEIR EDUCATIONAL ASPIRATIONS AND GOALS; TO PROMOTE PROGRAMS TEACHING LEADERSHIP,SCHOLARSHIP, AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT; AND TO ENSURE THE PRESEVATION OF LEVERE MEMORIAL TEMPLE.
Total Funding Given

$1.5M

2024
Grantees funded
17
Multi-year grantees
59%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

10

Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$67.5K
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Steve Burt
Board Member
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Debashis Chowdhury
Board Member
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Scott Pointner
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON FOUNDATION?
No. SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON FOUNDATION give?
SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Mississippi, Illinois, and South Dakota. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $1.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON FRATERNITY, South Dakota Sigma Chapter House Association, and SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON FOUNDATION?
SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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