Phi Theta Kappa Foundation
The mission of the Phi Theta Kappa Foundation is to secure the financial resources to support the values, vision, and priorities of the phi theta kappa honor society.
Phi Theta Kappa Foundation at a glance
In short: Phi Theta Kappa Foundation gave $2.1M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $2.1M), mostly in Mississippi. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,102,888
- +72.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,102,888
- +72.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,102,888
- Total assets
- $17,874,262
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Phi Theta Kappa Foundation
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Phi Theta Kappa Foundation
David Shinn Family Scholarship Endowment
Phi Theta Kappa Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
PINO Continuing Engagement and Leadership Scholarship
Phi Theta Kappa Foundation
Amount
$1,060 ($1,000 cash award + $60 Golden Opportunity Scholarship)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Phi Theta Kappa Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Phi Theta Kappa ($2.1M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Phi Theta Kappa Foundation gives
- Giving fell 38% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2023) to $3.4M (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Phi Theta Kappa Jackson, MS | Scholarship Programs, Conventions Sponsorships, and Grant Programs | $2,102,888 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,874,262 | $3,322,097 | $3,000,169 | $2,102,888 | 1 | $722,853 |
| 2023 | $16,381,188 | $2,550,993 | $2,077,310 | $1,221,014 | 1 | $492,108 |
| 2022 | $12,254,762 | $2,585,211 | $2,444,077 | $1,844,564 | 1 | $467,814 |
| 2021 | $15,489,995 | $3,990,194 | $4,212,207 | $3,398,049 | 1 | $551,936 |
| 2020 | $14,027,367 | $3,372,545 | $2,864,848 | $1,940,977 | 1 | $697,489 |
About Phi Theta Kappa Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Phi Theta Kappa Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Jackson, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $17.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2.1M. Net investment income was $723K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Phi Theta Kappa Foundation is led by Lynn Tincher-Ladner, President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lynn Tincher-Ladner
President & CEO
Secretary → President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Monica Marlowe
Executive Director -
Executive Director → Executive Director -, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Gorman
Interim Executive Director -
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Boggs
Chair & International Honorary Member
International Honorary Member → Chair & International Honorary Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Willis Lott
Chair -
Chair → Chair -, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Scales
Trustee -
Trustee → Trustee -, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jodi Harris
Trustee -
Trustee → Trustee -, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lou Oberndorf
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Chipps
Trustee -
Trustee → Trustee -, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane Hale Paulsen
Trustee -
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paige B. Chandler
CFO
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jane Hale Hopkins (2020–2023) — 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 Phi Theta Kappa Foundation
How much does Phi Theta Kappa Foundation give each year?
Phi Theta Kappa Foundation gave $2.1M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 1 grant.
How large is Phi Theta Kappa Foundation?
Phi Theta Kappa Foundation reported $17.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.3M.
What is Phi Theta Kappa Foundation?
Phi Theta Kappa Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Jackson, MS. It holds $17.9M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Phi Theta Kappa Foundation operate?
Phi Theta Kappa Foundation has awarded grants in Mississippi.
What is Phi Theta Kappa Foundation's EIN?
Phi Theta Kappa Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5469890. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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