Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation Inc
The Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation is a public charity based in Lexington, Kentucky. Formed in 1945, it provides educational support and services for college students.
Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $115K), mostly in Kentucky. 30% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,153,462
- +33.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $115,346
- -19.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $54,250
- Total assets
- $34,030,382
- +14.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (56% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 1201 Red Mile Rd PO Box 4599, Lexington, KY 40544
Phone: (859) 255-1848
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta Inc ($647K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 47 (51%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in several states. Kentucky accounted for 56% of grant dollars, Iowa 12%, Ohio 9%, Georgia 6%, and Oklahoma 5%. The listed recipients were also located in Indiana, Missouri, Arizona, and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $90K; repeat grants $126K. How we count
Medians: $69K first-time, $31K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). 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 $864K (2024) to $1.2M (2023). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta Inc Lexington, KY | Assistance for Members or Related Organizations. | $647,060 |
| The Alpha Iota Association Ames, IA | Assistance for Members or Related Organizations | $141,455 |
| Mu Upsilon Association Oxford, OH | Assistance for Members or Related Organizations | $96,225 |
| Gamma Tau Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta Atlanta, GA | Assistance for Members or Related Organizations | $69,000 |
| Sigma Omicron Housing Jenks, OK | Assistance for Members or Related Organizations | $58,500 |
| Foundation for Fraternal Excellence Fishers, IN | Assistance for Members or Related Organizations | $50,000 |
| Lambda Corporation St. Louis, MO | Assistance for Members or Related Organizations | $31,000 |
| Upsilon Alpha Building Corp Inc Scottsdale, AZ | Assistance for Members or Related Organizations | $30,000 |
| House Corporation of Phi Gamma Delta at RPI Havana, FL | Assistance for Members or Related Organizations | $23,500 |
| Fiji House Corporation of Akron Akron, OH | Assistance for Members or Related Organizations | $6,722 |
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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 | $34,030,382 | $6,572,974 | $2,783,317 | $1,153,462 | 10 | $2,987,940 |
| 2024 | $29,803,315 | $4,215,768 | $2,492,902 | $863,999 | 6 | $1,424,947 |
| 2023 | $26,268,904 | $3,880,356 | $2,677,299 | $1,177,968 | 9 | $887,203 |
| 2022 | $23,695,128 | $3,021,786 | $2,212,154 | $901,044 | 11 | $1,094,978 |
| 2021 | $28,007,260 | $4,153,506 | $2,174,282 | $923,897 | 11 | $1,627,424 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “to provide educational support and services for college students.”
Its 2025 grants included the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta Inc., whose stated mission is to promote the social, intellectual, and moral development of college men. Other recipients included the Foundation for Fraternal Excellence Inc., which says it advances the fraternal movement through philanthropy and support for fraternal foundations, and Lambda Corporation, which says it owns and maintains a fraternity house at DePauw University to support educational activities and operates housing, dining, and recreational facilities for members.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $1,153,462. Grants ranged from $6,722 to $647,060, with a median of $54,250. All listed grants were for assistance for members or related organizations.
The largest awards were $647,060 to the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta Inc.; $141,455 to the Alpha Iota Association; $96,225 to Mu Upsilon Association; $69,000 to the Gamma Tau Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta; and $58,500 to Sigma Omicron Housing. Other recipients included the Foundation for Fraternal Excellence Inc. ($50,000), Lambda Corporation ($31,000), Upsilon Alpha Building Corp Inc. ($30,000), House Corporation of Phi Gamma Delta at RPI ($23,500), and Fiji House Corporation of Akron ($6,722).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael A. Lucas as chairman; Donald M. Heinrich as vice chairman; Ronald C. Nelson as finance committee chairman; and A. Peter Rimsans as secretary. Directors listed are D. Michael Ainsworth, James E. Arnold, Douglas H. Banks, Mitchell I. Henn, Glenn D. Moor, and John P. O’Neill.
Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation Inc is led by Benjamin E. Robinson, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Benjamin E. Robinson
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$152K (2021) → $194K (2025)
Michael A. Lucas
Chairman
Director → Vice Chairman, 2023
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronald C. Nelson
Finance Committee Chairman
Director → Finance Committee Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
D. Michael Ainsworth
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Glenn D. Moor
Director
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2023
Chairman → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mitchell I. Henn
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert A. Wunderluch Jr.
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John P. O'Neill
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kirk D. Walden
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglas H. Banks
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James E. Arnold
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donald M. Heinrich
Vice Chairman
Director → Finance Committee Chairman, 2024
Finance Committee Chairman → Vice Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
A. Peter Rimsans
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: William R. Brand (2021–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Kevin W. Haga (2021–2023) — Finance Committee Chairman
- Former: A. Peter Rimsan (2023) — Director
- Former: G. Carl Gibson (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Matthew M. Amend (2021–2022) — Chairman
- Former: Scott Mowrer (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Kevin J. Hopper (2021) — Director
- Former: Michael J. Stewart (2021) — Director
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 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $194K, to Benjamin E Robinson (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation Inc
How much does Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation Inc give each year?
Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $864K across 6 grants.
What is Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $54,250, and its average grant was $115,346, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation Inc that year got $90K on average.
Where does Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation Inc give grants?
Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation Inc gives mostly in Kentucky: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Iowa (12%) and Ohio (9%).
Does Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assistance for Members or Related Organizations" (10 grants).
Who are Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta Inc ($647,060), The Alpha Iota Association ($141,455) and Mu Upsilon Association ($96,225), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation Inc?
Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation Inc reported $34.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.6M.
What does Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “to provide educational support and services for college students.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation Inc?
Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation Inc's EIN?
Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6036185. 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 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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