Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation Inc
Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Indianapolis, Indiana, formed in 1960. It secures and manages resources for educational, leadership, and philanthropic programs of Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity and for members’ scholastic, professional, and service pursuits.
Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation Inc gave $2.0M across 49 grants in 2025 (avg $42K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,036,242
- -16.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 49
- +11.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $41,556
- -24.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,858
- Total assets
- $47,948,444
- +8.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Indiana (57% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing describes an application process for individual scholarship and grant applicants, including transcripts and, where applicable, academic progress reports. For educational and leadership program funding to the Fraternity, an application is required, and expense verification may be requested.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8740 Founders Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268
Phone: (317) 876-1870
Website: https://kappaalphathetafoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kappa Alpha Theta Fratnerity Housing Corporation ($613K). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
128 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 114 grants of 128 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant distribution included recipients in multiple states. Indiana received 57% of grant dollars, followed by Texas at 7%, Washington and California at 5% each, and Colorado at 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 49 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $327K (2021) to $2.4M (2024). In 2025 it made 49 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kappa Alpha Theta Fratnerity Housing Corporation Indianapolis, IN | Charitable Grant | $613,111 |
| Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity Indianapolis, IN | Educational Grant | $487,603 |
| National CASA Association Seattle, WA | Charitable Grant | $102,677 |
| Boulder Voices for Children Boulder, CO | Charitable Grant | $86,424 |
| CASA of the South Plains Lubbock, TX | Charitable Grant | $40,778 |
| Kids' Voice of Indiana Indianapolis, IN | Charitable Grant | $37,610 |
| Child Advocates of Silicon Valley Milpitas, CA | Charitable Grant | $37,218 |
| CASA of Tarrant County Fort Worth, TX | Charitable Grant | $36,127 |
| New River Valley CASA Christianburg, VA | Charitable Grant | $27,562 |
| Dane County CASA Madison, WI | Charitable Grant | $26,158 |
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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 | $47,948,444 | $6,245,264 | $4,668,333 | $2,036,242 | 49 | $2,496,286 |
| 2024 | $44,102,369 | $5,661,311 | $4,774,556 | $2,431,183 | 44 | $2,094,021 |
| 2023 | $42,187,004 | $4,162,102 | $2,861,080 | $726,476 | 25 | $1,186,117 |
| 2022 | $37,562,458 | $4,799,412 | $2,350,444 | $350,566 | 6 | $3,069,265 |
| 2021 | $42,994,563 | $5,327,679 | $2,212,139 | $327,236 | 4 | $3,724,075 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated mission is to “secure[] and manage[] resources for the educational, leadership, and philanthropic programs of the Fraternity and for the scholastic, professional, and service pursuits of its members to help them reach their fullest potential and make a difference in the world.”
Its described programs include grants for educational and leadership training, scholarships to Kappa Alpha Theta alumnae and collegians, and philanthropic grants to organizations supporting people with special needs. The Foundation’s 2025 grants included organizations whose missions address children in foster care and the legal system. For example, CASA of the South Plains says it supports children in foster care through community members and volunteer advocates; Kids’ Voice of Indiana says it amplifies the voices of children and youth in the legal system; and Child Advocates of Silicon Valley says it serves foster children who have experienced abuse, neglect, or abandonment.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Foundation reported 49 grants totaling $2,036,242. Grants ranged from $5,397 to $613,111, with a median of $15,858.
The largest reported grants included $613,111 to Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity Housing Corporation for a charitable grant and $487,603 to Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity for an educational grant. Other notable grants included $102,677 to National CASA Association, $86,424 to Boulder Voices for Children, and $40,778 to CASA of the South Plains.
The Foundation’s filing describes merit-based undergraduate and graduate scholarships and grants to individuals, with applications and transcripts required. It also describes merit- and need-based scholarships and grants to individuals and chapters; academic progress reports may be required where applicable. For educational and leadership program grants to the Fraternity, the filing says the Fraternity must submit an application and provide expense verification if requested.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kelley Hurst as executive director; Jennifer Schmaltz as chief executive officer/secretary; Mindy Young Marshall as chief administrative officer; Julianne Butler as chief marketing officer; Heather Darring as chief information officer; and Jeffrey Risser as chief financial officer. Trustees listed are April Brown, Jane Dick, Kim Linin, and Kim Looney.
Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation Inc is led by Jennifer Schmaltz, Chief Executive Officer & Secretary since 2025 (on filings since 2023); none of the 16 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jennifer Schmaltz
Chief Executive Officer & Secretary
Secretary → Chief Executive Officer & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelley Hurst
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$136K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Nancy Frick
President
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Looney
Trustee
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cynthea Yestal
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erica D'angelo Ochs
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ana Schwab
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
April Brown
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane Dick
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Linin
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Youngers
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Hamilton
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Darring
Chief Information Officer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Risser
Chief Financial Officer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julianne Butler
Chief Marketing Officer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mindy Young Marshall
Chief Administrative Officer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Karen Ledbetter (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Tara Condon (2021–2024) — President
- Former: Rachel Coulter Ocampo (2023–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Catherine Bibb (2021–2022) — Trustee & Fraternity Vice Pr
- Former: Elizabeth Sierk Corridan (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Kimberly Martin (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Mandy Wushinske (2021–2022) — Fraternity President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $146K, to Kelley Hurst (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation Inc
How much does Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation Inc give each year?
Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation Inc gave $2.0M across 49 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $2.4M across 44 grants.
What is Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $15,858, and its average grant was $41,556, across 49 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation Inc give grants?
Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (7%) and Washington (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (3 grants) and Seattle, WA (2 grants).
Does Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 49 grants with a stated purpose on Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Grant" (48 grants).
Who are Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Kappa Alpha Theta Fratnerity Housing Corporation ($613,111), Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity ($487,603) and National CASA Association ($102,677), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation Inc?
Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation Inc reported $47.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.2M.
What does Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation Inc fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is to “secure[] and manage[] resources for the educational, leadership, and philanthropic programs of the Fraternity and for the scholastic, professional, and service pursuits of its members to help them reach their fullest potential and make a difference in the world.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation Inc?
The filing describes an application process for individual scholarship and grant applicants, including transcripts and, where applicable, academic progress reports. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation Inc's EIN?
Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6066531. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kappa-alpha-theta-foundation-inc-morg_9fc9adfef07647538ae5ccbb640f76eb
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