Kansas Alpha of Phi Delta Theta
Kansas Alpha of Phi Delta Theta is a private foundation, based in Leawood, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $649K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $42K. Net investment income was $16K.
Kansas Alpha of Phi Delta Theta at a glance
In short: Kansas Alpha of Phi Delta Theta gave $42K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $41,500
- -60.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,833
- -86.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $649,213
- +6.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kansas (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Kansas Alpha of Phi Delta Theta funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kansas Alpha of Phi Delta Theta Alumni Corporation Lawrence KS ($37K across 2 grants). Together the top 2 received $42K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 9 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Kansas Alpha of Phi Delta Theta gives
- Giving fell 63% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 135% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2024) to $406K (2020). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas Alpha of Phi Delta Theta Alumni Corporation Lawrence KS Lawrence, KS | Educational expenses exclusively associated with building construction costs, educational equipment & materials, maintenance, fire safety equipment & internet access | $32,500 |
| The ALS Association Arlington, VA | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Kansas Alpha of Phi Delta Theta Alumni Corporation Lawrence KS Lawrence, KS | Scholarship Dinners & Awards to Various Recipients | $4,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $649,213 | $21,915 | $44,087 | $41,500 | 3 | $41,500 | $16,028 | $30,757 |
| 2023 | $608,876 | $108,960 | $110,796 | $104,621 | 1 | $104,621 | $44,327 | $28,553 |
| 2022 | $575,654 | $19,600 | $106,043 | $100,000 | 1 | $100,000 | $9,600 | $24,187 |
| 2021 | $733,655 | $62,530 | $114,810 | $112,000 | 2 | $112,000 | $21,245 | $33,313 |
| 2020 | $719,980 | $115,255 | $412,254 | $405,999 | 2 | — | $20,498 | $41,841 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kansas Alpha of Phi Delta Theta reported a distributable amount of $31K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kansas Alpha of Phi Delta Theta is led by Cory Lagerstrom, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 15 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cory Lagerstrom
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Staker
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greyson Clymer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J. Brett Milbourn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tommy Hess
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Shirling
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Forest Milledge
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trey Humphrey
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Bishop
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brett Knoff
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Kirk
Trustee - Emeritus
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Dillon
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Lightstone
Trustee - Emeritus
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Willard R. Lynch
Trustee - Emeritus
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Hess
Trustee - Emeritus
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Beck Johnson (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Kansas Alpha of Phi Delta Theta
How much does Kansas Alpha of Phi Delta Theta give each year?
Kansas Alpha of Phi Delta Theta gave $42K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $105K across 1 grant.
What is Kansas Alpha of Phi Delta Theta's typical grant size?
Kansas Alpha of Phi Delta Theta's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $13,833, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kansas Alpha of Phi Delta Theta give grants?
Kansas Alpha of Phi Delta Theta gives mostly in Kansas: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lawrence, KS (2 grants).
Does Kansas Alpha of Phi Delta Theta give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Kansas Alpha of Phi Delta Theta's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Kansas Alpha of Phi Delta Theta?
Kansas Alpha of Phi Delta Theta reported $649K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $42K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Kansas Alpha of Phi Delta Theta's EIN?
Kansas Alpha of Phi Delta Theta's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7337119. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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