Phi Sigma Kappa
To promote and further the general welfare of the alumni and members of the gamma tetarton chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity; to purchase, lease, maintain, and hold real property and to erect, construct, or repair buildings hereon for the benefit and use of this corporation and the chapter; to promote the friendship of its members, and to inculcate in them a high sense of loyalty to each other, and to stimulate their intellectual advancement.
Key facts about Phi Sigma Kappa
- EIN
- 30-0290695
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025
- Total assets
- $1,088,116
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$1.1M
+2.8% YoY
Revenue
$122K
+24.4% YoY
Net Investment Income
$68K
+42.4% YoY
Expenses
$147K
+8.8% YoY
About Phi Sigma Kappa
Based on IRS filings
Phi Sigma Kappa is a public charity, based in Troy, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. Net investment income was $68K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2019) to $9K (2020). In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $9K.
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,088,116 | $1,058,387 | $1,045,134 |
| Revenue | $122,304 | $98,305 | $100,197 |
| Expenses | $147,253 | $135,386 | $115,331 |
| Net Investment Income | $68,054 | $47,799 | $65,089 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Phi Sigma Kappa is led by Paul Marano, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul Marano
President
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ira Whitman
Member at Large
Treasurer → Member at Large, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Defrancisci
Vice President
Vice President → Member at Large, 2022
Member at Large → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Dower
Member at Large
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julian Casanova
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Robinson
Member at Large
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dick Hildenbrand
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Andrew Martin (2022–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Joe Defrancesi (2024) — Vice President
- Former: Jacob Zadnik (2019–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Daniel Franklin (2019–2021) — Member at Large
- Former: Dylan Garages (2019–2021) — Member at Large
- Former: Eric Otto (2019–2021) — Member at Large
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.
Frequently asked questions about Phi Sigma Kappa
How large is Phi Sigma Kappa?
Phi Sigma Kappa reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $122K.
Where does Phi Sigma Kappa operate?
Phi Sigma Kappa has awarded grants in New York.
What is Phi Sigma Kappa's EIN?
Phi Sigma Kappa's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0290695. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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