Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) public charity located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Established in 2000, the Foundation has operated for nearly 60 years supporting women's education, philanthropy, and leadership. The organization is classified under Educational Institutions and Related Activities, specifically Scholarships and Student Financial Aid Services. The Foundation's work is sustained entirely through donations from Alpha Gamma Delta members, collegiate chapters, alumnae groups, parents, and friends.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$15.1M
+9.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$723K
+27.3% YoY
Grant Count
47
+30.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
-2.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation's mission is to impact and enrich communities by providing essential support for education, philanthropy, and leadership.
The Foundation supports the following program areas:
Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships: Awards scholarships to more than 150 deserving sisters annually to assist with higher education costs. Scholarships support members advancing their education in critical fields including biotechnology, medicine, education, health care, agriculture, and the arts.
Continuing Education Grants: Provides support for alumnae pursuing professional development on a part-time basis.
Fraternity Grants: One-year program grants to Alpha Gamma Delta for educational, leadership, and philanthropic programs and initiatives, including funding for chapter advisor training, collegiate officer development, and the Empower leadership program.
Fighting Hunger Grants: Makes grants to dozens of organizations dedicated to fighting hunger across the U.S. and Canada, aligned with Alpha Gamma Delta's philanthropic focus.
SIS Grants: Provides confidential assistance to sisters facing hardship.
Disaster Relief Grants: Offers immediate support to sisters displaced due to disaster.
Educational Area Grants: Provides tax-deductible local fundraising opportunities benefiting the educational areas of collegiate chapter houses.
Grantmaking
In fiscal year 2024-25, the Foundation awarded **$240,500 in scholarships and continuing education grants**. The Foundation awards scholarships to more than 150 deserving sisters annually.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation funds organizations and programs across the United States and Canada. Recent grant activity indicates support for organizations in Arkansas, New Jersey, and Mississippi, among other locations.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024-2025:
- Total Assets: $15,100,774
- Total Revenue: $3,056,676
- Total Expenses: $2,151,964
- Employees: 6
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $13.8 million
- Total Revenue: $2.4 million
- Total Expenses: $1.89 million
- Total Liabilities: $217,000
The Foundation maintains a Four-Star rating with a 91% overall score based on Accountability & Finance metrics.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $15,100,774 | $13,806,482 | $11,857,273 |
| Revenue | $3,056,676 | $2,403,222 | $1,749,436 |
| Expenses | $2,151,964 | $1,885,081 | $1,757,640 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $711,450 | $491,569 | $-218,485 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
178 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
10 open opportunities from Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation Inc
Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation: Fighting Hunger Grants
ALPHA GAMMA DELTA FOUNDATION INC
Amount
Up to US $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Alumnae Convention Awards
ALPHA GAMMA DELTA FOUNDATION INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Collegiate Convention Awards
ALPHA GAMMA DELTA FOUNDATION INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
May 20, 2026
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Julie Waitman serves as Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAURIE JONES PHELAN | CHAIR | 5 | — |
| SYLVIE KRAMER WEIKERT | VICE CHAIR | 5 | — |
| MELISSA JACOBSON JAMES | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| MARTHA PETRY PARHAM | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| ANDREA PENDLETON | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| NATASHA SHAHANI | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| BOBETTE SANDIFER THOMPSON | BORAD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| JULIE WAITMAN | CEO AND SECRETARY | 40 | $125,624 |
| CHRIS FEDOR | TREASURER | 40 | $66,915 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Foundation raised **$409,575** during its Day of Giving campaign. The 2024-25 fiscal year saw significant grant activity, with the Foundation announcing recipients for its Fighting Hunger Grant program and awarding $240,500 in scholarships and continuing education grants.
Meals on Wheels in Hunterdon receives Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation grantRecent grant recipients have included food security organizations such as Meals on Wheels in Hunterdon, New Jersey, and food insecurity initiatives in Craighead County, Arkansas, which received $10,000 in support.
Alpha Gamma Delta donates $10K to provide food for those facing food insecurityThe Foundation publishes annual gratitude reports documenting its impact and continues to offer eCard giving options and Appreciation Roses to support fundraising efforts.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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