Chi Omega Foundation
The Chi Omega Foundation supports educational & leadership development through scholarships, grants and other learning opportunities.
Chi Omega Foundation at a glance
In short: Chi Omega Foundation gave $3.4M across 9 grants in 2026 (avg $376K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $3,383,161
- +35.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 9
- -10.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $375,907
- +51.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $75,297,932
- +19.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Indiana (58% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Chi Omega Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Chi Beta of Purdue University Inc ($1.9M). Together the top 9 received $3.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 43 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Chi Omega Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−1%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $900K (2021) to $3.4M (2023). In 2026 it made 9 grants totaling $3.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chi Beta of Purdue University Inc Lafayette, IN | Educational Area Housing Grant | $1,945,933 |
| Chi Omega Fraternity Memphis, TN | To provide educational support to the chi omega fraternity | $861,847 |
| Epsilon Beta of Chi Omega Foundation Inc Chapel Hill, NC | Educational Area Housing Grant | $427,366 |
| Tau of Chi Omega Fraternity House Corporation Oxford, MS | Educational Area Housing Grant | $72,564 |
| Foundation for Fraternal Excellence Inc Fishers, IN | Charitable Support | $25,000 |
| Lubbock Chi Omega Educational Corporation Lubbock, TX | Educational Area Housing Grant | $14,537 |
| Nu Chapter House Association of Chi Omega Inc Madison, WI | Educational Area Housing Grant | $12,512 |
| Nu Kappa Chapter of Chi Omega House Corporation Statesbora, GA | Educational Area Housing Grant | $12,512 |
| The Building Association of the Epsilon Alpha Chapter of Chi Omega Edmond, OK | Educational Area Housing Grant | $10,890 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $75,297,932 | $13,611,637 | $6,546,047 | $3,383,161 | 9 | $5,629,839 |
| 2025 | $62,953,956 | $9,162,690 | $5,177,018 | $2,489,319 | 10 | $3,171,864 |
| 2024 | $57,486,092 | $12,639,643 | $4,813,991 | $1,993,696 | 10 | $1,723,708 |
| 2023 | $46,573,819 | $8,203,863 | $6,161,649 | $3,402,867 | 7 | $1,277,406 |
| 2022 | $45,483,838 | $7,373,045 | $5,771,764 | $3,316,838 | 7 | $1,515,731 |
| 2021 | $47,808,097 | $8,120,574 | $4,227,075 | $899,694 | 6 | $1,987,034 |
About Chi Omega Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Chi Omega Foundation is a public charity, based in Memphis, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $75.3M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 9 grants totaling $3.4M. Net investment income was $5.6M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Chi Omega Foundation is led by Ann Bradshaw, President since 2022 (on filings since 2021); 2 of 18 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Ann Bradshaw
President
Trustee → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Holly Bailey
Director of Finance
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
$51K (2021) → $96K (2026)
Jan Heck
Trustee
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Bingel
Ex-Officio Trustee
Trustee → Ex-Officio Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Connor
Trustee
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Laurie
Ex-Officio Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Corinna Casey
Trustee
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cathey Humphreys
Trustee
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin Packwood
Trustee
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Miller Bush
Trustee
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gail Muncrief
Trustee
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane Hirt
Trustee
On filings since 2025
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie F. Dahl
Trustee
On filings since 2025
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sally Kimball
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$128K (2021) → $147K (2026)
Anna Buckner
Vice President
Ex-Officio Trustee → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danna Redmond
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Letitia Fulkerson
Treasurer
President → Treasurer- Formerly President, 2022
Treasurer- Formerly President → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Claire White
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Dana Kleine (2021–2025) — Trustee · Filing note: Thru 6-30-24
- Former: Laura Miller (2021–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Brittney Widden (2021–2023) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Rena E. Pilalas (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Lynn McBee (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Melanie M. Shain (2021–2022) — Trustee- Treasurer
- Former: Rene Cameron (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Christy Passmore (2022) — Director of Development
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $147K, to Sally Kimball (Executive Vice President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Chi Omega Foundation
How much does Chi Omega Foundation give each year?
Chi Omega Foundation gave $3.4M across 9 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $2.5M across 10 grants.
What is Chi Omega Foundation's typical grant size?
Chi Omega Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $25,000, and its average grant was $375,907, across 9 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does Chi Omega Foundation give grants?
Chi Omega Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (25%) and North Carolina (13%).
Does Chi Omega Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Chi Omega Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational Area Housing Grant" (7 grants).
Who are Chi Omega Foundation's largest grantees?
Chi Omega Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Chi Beta of Purdue University Inc ($1,945,933), Chi Omega Fraternity ($861,847) and Epsilon Beta of Chi Omega Foundation Inc ($427,366), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Chi Omega Foundation?
Chi Omega Foundation reported $75.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $13.6M.
What is Chi Omega Foundation's EIN?
Chi Omega Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-0936294. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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