Pi Kappa Alpha Foundation
The Pi Kappa Alpha Foundation is a public charity based in Memphis, Tennessee. Established in 1948, it is the charitable arm of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity and supports education and leadership through scholarships, grants, awards, and educational programming. It also maintains a war memorial and preserves historical materials.
Pi Kappa Alpha Foundation at a glance
In short: Pi Kappa Alpha Foundation gave $1.5M across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $133K), top state Tennessee. 55% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,467,358
- +94.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +37.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $133,396
- +41.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $58,432
- Total assets
- $39,557,287
- +56.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (6 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (35% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Pi Kappa Alpha Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 8347 West Range Cove, Memphis, TN 38125
Phone: (901) 748-1948
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pi Kappa Alpha Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was PIKE University ($429K). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 39 (41%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Tennessee (35%), Iowa (29%), Indiana (18%), Oklahoma (9%), and Florida (4%). The listed grants also included recipients in Louisiana, Ohio, and Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Pi Kappa Alpha Foundation open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 11 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $128K; repeat grants $140K. How we count
Medians: $37K first-time, $90K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $528K (2021) to $1.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PIKE University Memphs, TN | educational/leadership grants | $429,257 |
| Pi Kappa Alpha Union Ames, IA | educational/leadership grants | $424,012 |
| Theta Omicron on PKA Housing Terre Haute, IN | educational facilities grants | $257,924 |
| Gamma Chi Alumni of Pi Kappa Alpha Corporation Stillwater, OK | educational facilities grants | $111,103 |
| Oak Service Corporation Memphis, TN | publications & Programming | $89,850 |
| Alpha Eta House corporation Gainesville, FL | educational/leadership grants | $58,432 |
| LSU House Corporation Baton Rouge, LA | educational facilities grants | $54,132 |
| Gamma Chi Alumni Association Stillwater, OK | educational facilities grants | $20,000 |
| Epsilon Epsilon Chapter Toledo, OH | educational/leadership grants | $11,763 |
| Alpha Eta Chapter Gainesville, FL | educational facilities grants | $5,668 |
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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 | $39,557,287 | $27,195,875 | $4,324,935 | $1,467,358 | 11 | $10,960,775 |
| 2023 | $25,246,381 | $4,645,299 | $3,154,709 | $754,401 | 8 | $256,665 |
| 2022 | $21,858,224 | $2,602,305 | $2,660,125 | $1,005,255 | 9 | $-15,429 |
| 2021 | $24,743,553 | $6,456,572 | $2,105,493 | $528,234 | 6 | $2,640,923 |
| 2020 | $20,747,146 | $2,792,249 | $2,494,318 | $888,523 | 5 | $339,142 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “to maintain a permanent war memorial and to promote excellence in education and leadership by providing appropriate grants/scholarships/awards.”
Its filing says it provided 107 individual scholarships for academic and/or leadership accomplishment and 130 grants supporting educational programming and events. Scholarships also went to students admitted into several honor societies. The foundation helps chapters establish, equip, and maintain libraries, study rooms, and other educational facilities. Its publications and programming include the quarterly Shield & Diamond magazine, PIKE University leadership handbooks, and an online historical reference guide.
The foundation also maintains a memorial for fraternity members who died in military service and preserves books, documents, war records, and works of art for public exhibition and historical research. It describes owning a memorial museum and library in Memphis.
The 2024 grants included support for fraternity-related and chapter organizations. Gamma Chi Alumni of Pi Kappa Alpha Corporation describes its mission as promoting social, cultural, and fraternal relations among members and managing property. Oak Service Corporation says it provides contracted educational, advisory, and administrative services to nonprofit organizations. The Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity recipient in Baton Rouge says it owns, operates, and maintains a chapter house at Louisiana State University. The Pi Kappa Alpha recipient in Gainesville describes its mission as developing men of integrity, intellect, and high moral character and fostering a lifelong fraternal experience.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $1,467,358. Grant amounts ranged from $5,217 to $429,257, with a median of $58,432. The largest listed grants were $429,257 to PIKE University in Memphis for educational and leadership grants, $424,012 to Pi Kappa Alpha Union in Ames for educational and leadership grants, and $257,924 to Theta Omicron on PKA Housing in Terre Haute for educational facilities grants.
Other listed grants included $111,103 to Gamma Chi Alumni of Pi Kappa Alpha Corporation for educational facilities, $89,850 to Oak Service Corporation for publications and programming, and $58,432 to Alpha Eta House Corporation for educational and leadership grants. The filing also lists $54,132 to LSU House Corporation, $20,000 to Gamma Chi Alumni Association, $11,763 to Epsilon Epsilon Chapter, $5,668 to Alpha Eta Chapter, and $5,217 to Delta Kappa Chapter.
The foundation’s filing describes scholarships, grants, and awards as supporting students and educational programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and trustees listed on the 2024 filing include Kevin E. Virta, President; Anthony James Williams, President-Elect; Daniel A. Berger, Immediate Past President; and trustees Trey Labella III, Britt R. Massing, Bruce Alan Wolfson, Darius Sidebotham, Devang Desai, Dzenan Berberovic, and Joseph P. Egan.
Pi Kappa Alpha Foundation is led by Steven S. Vincent, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2022; 3 of 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steven S. Vincent
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$190K (2022) → $250K (2024)
Kevin E. Virta
President
Trustee → President-Elect, 2021
President-Elect → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
BRUCE ALAN WOLFSON
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
DARIUS SIDEBOTHAM
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
DEVANG DESAI
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
NATHANIEL GENE SMITH
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
BRITT R MASSING
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dzenan Berberovic
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
JOSPEH P EGAN
Trustee
Trusteee → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Travers
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kirby Greteman
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trey Labella III
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan C. Collett
Chief Development Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$137K (2020) → $175K (2024)
Samir Hafiz
Vice President Development
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$101K (2024)
ANTHONY JAMES WILLIAMS
President-Elect
Trustee → President-Elect, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel A. Berger
Immediate Past President
President → Immediate Past President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Robert R. Parsons Jr. (2020–2023) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Damon HININGER (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Joseph P. Egan (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Mark A. Robertson (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Charles T. Cumbaa (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: John L. Lisher (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: N. Ryan Flickinger (2020–2021) — Chief Executive Officer
- Former: Hank Kucheman (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Phil Martens (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Benjamin D. Boden (2020) — Chief Operation Officer
- Former: G. Brint Ryan (2020) — Trustee
- Former: John Michael Mang (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Thomas Cato Tillar Jr. (2020) — Trustee
- Former: W. Henry Kucheman (2020) — Trustee
- Former: W. Thomas Clark Jr. (2020) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $250K, to Steven S Vincent (Chief Executive Officer). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Pi Kappa Alpha Foundation
How much does Pi Kappa Alpha Foundation give each year?
Pi Kappa Alpha Foundation gave $1.5M across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $754K across 8 grants.
What is Pi Kappa Alpha Foundation's typical grant size?
Pi Kappa Alpha Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $58,432, and its average grant was $133,396, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Pi Kappa Alpha Foundation that year got $128K on average.
Where does Pi Kappa Alpha Foundation give grants?
Pi Kappa Alpha Foundation's top state is Tennessee, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Iowa (29%) and Indiana (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Stillwater, OK (2 grants) and Gainesville, FL (2 grants).
Does Pi Kappa Alpha Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Pi Kappa Alpha Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational Facilities Grants" (6 grants) and "Educational/Leadership Grants" (4 grants).
Who are Pi Kappa Alpha Foundation's largest grantees?
Pi Kappa Alpha Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include PIKE University ($429,257), Pi Kappa Alpha Union ($424,012) and Theta Omicron on PKA Housing ($257,924), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Pi Kappa Alpha Foundation?
Pi Kappa Alpha Foundation reported $39.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $27.2M.
What does Pi Kappa Alpha Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “to maintain a permanent war memorial and to promote excellence in education and leadership by providing appropriate grants/scholarships/awards.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pi Kappa Alpha Foundation?
Pi Kappa Alpha Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Pi Kappa Alpha Foundation's EIN?
Pi Kappa Alpha Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-6039877. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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 May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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