Delta Zeta Sorority
Delta Zeta Sorority is the international headquarters for delta zeta collegiate and alumnae chapters around the U.S. in this capacity, it provides guidance, support and services to the chapters, which are affiliated local groups of members.
Delta Zeta Sorority at a glance
In short: Delta Zeta Sorority gave $15K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $14,908
- +5.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,908
- +5.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $14,908
- Total assets
- $42,207,245
- +5.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Delta Zeta Sorority funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Delta Zeta Foundation ($15K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 7 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Delta Zeta Sorority gives
- Giving fell 92% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2024) to $197K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delta Zeta Foundation Oxford, OH | Scholarships | $14,908 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $42,207,245 | $8,447,375 | $7,044,665 | $14,908 | 1 | $1,214,635 |
| 2024 | $40,002,156 | $8,019,410 | $7,422,331 | $14,189 | 1 | $1,016,291 |
| 2023 | $38,841,612 | $7,172,345 | $6,259,082 | $65,523 | 2 | $620,334 |
| 2022 | $36,313,769 | $7,506,061 | $5,975,222 | $197,316 | 2 | $1,142,355 |
| 2021 | $38,933,646 | $8,175,016 | $5,007,511 | $14,916 | 1 | $1,922,393 |
| 2020 | $33,426,008 | $6,523,338 | $5,873,376 | $15,368 | 1 | $442,675 |
| 2019 | $33,575,336 | $7,257,370 | $6,824,808 | $15,951 | 1 | $825,564 |
About Delta Zeta Sorority
Based on IRS filings
Delta Zeta Sorority is a public charity, based in Oxford, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $42.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K. Net investment income was $1.2M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Delta Zeta Sorority is led by Cynthia Winslow Menges, Chief Executive Officer since 2023 (on filings since 2019); 5 of 13 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cynthia Winslow Menges
Chief Executive Officer
Executive Director → Chief Executive Officer, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$331K (2019) → $614K (2025)
Cathy Irvin Painter
National President
Natl Vice President of Collegians & Trustee → National Vice President, 2022
National Vice President → National President, 2024
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Gottschall
Executive Vice President
Chief Financial Officer → Executive Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$245K (2019) → $333K (2025)
Alicia Favata
Chief Advancement Officer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$106K (2024) → $110K (2025)
Sarah McCracken
Chief Strategic Officer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$100K (2024) → $108K (2025)
William Frankenberger
Chief Learning Officer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$103K (2024) → $108K (2025)
Christy Phillips-Brown
Past National President
National President → Past National President, 2024
On filings since 2019
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacey Wheeler Slaughter
National Vice President
Natl Vice President of Finance & Trustee → National Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2019
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ani Rodriguez-Newbern
National Vice President
On filings since 2022
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Baxter Hedenberg
National Vice President
On filings since 2022
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Davis Campbell
National Vice President
On filings since 2022
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phyllis Sundberg Davis
Natl Panhellenic Conference Delegate
Natl Panhellenic Conf Delegate → Natl Panhellenic Conference Delegate, 2024
On filings since 2022
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Wade Gamble
National Vice President
On filings since 2024
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Diane M. Stecher (2019–2023) — Past National President
- Former: Ashley Patton Anderson (2019–2021) — Natl Vice President of Membership & Trustee
- Former: Barbara Jones Brotherton (2019–2021) — Natl Vice President of Alumnae & Trustee
- Former: Heather Busby Hanner (2019–2021) — Natl Vice President of Administrator & Trustee
- Former: Leslie Evans Williams (2019–2021) — Natl Panhellenic Conf Delegate
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $614K, to Cynthia Winslow Menges (Chief Executive Officer). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Delta Zeta Sorority
How much does Delta Zeta Sorority give each year?
Delta Zeta Sorority gave $15K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $14K across 1 grant.
How large is Delta Zeta Sorority?
Delta Zeta Sorority reported $42.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.4M.
Where does Delta Zeta Sorority operate?
Delta Zeta Sorority has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Delta Zeta Sorority's EIN?
Delta Zeta Sorority's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-0267676. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 22, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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