Pi Kappa Phi Foundation
To support the educational programs of the pi kappa phi fraternity in order to assist its student members in achieving superior results in personal development, academics, service and leadership.
Pi Kappa Phi Foundation at a glance
In short: Pi Kappa Phi Foundation gave $470K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $157K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $470,368
- +45.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $156,789
- +142.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $138,911
- Total assets
- $14,517,793
- +8.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Pi Kappa Phi Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity ($319K). Together the top 3 received $470K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 9 grants of 20 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Pi Kappa Phi Foundation gives
- Giving fell 43% 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 $324K (2023) to $825K (2021). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $470K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Charlotte, NC | Educational Grant | $318,701 |
| The Ability Experience Charlotte, NC | Educational Grant | $138,911 |
| Lambda Housing Associates Athens, GA | Library Grant | $12,756 |
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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 | $14,517,793 | $2,445,668 | $1,946,966 | $470,368 | 3 | $1,126,940 |
| 2023 | $13,434,026 | $1,621,404 | $1,476,706 | $323,578 | 5 | $462,110 |
| 2022 | $11,975,723 | $1,237,702 | $1,344,462 | $341,468 | 5 | $227,154 |
| 2021 | $14,162,556 | $2,105,535 | $1,930,477 | $825,162 | 4 | $492,028 |
| 2020 | $12,826,050 | $1,239,523 | $1,228,483 | $453,046 | 3 | $274,551 |
About Pi Kappa Phi Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Pi Kappa Phi Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Charlotte, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $470K. Net investment income was $1.1M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pi Kappa Phi Foundation is led by Rick Berk, Chairman since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 20 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rick Berk
Chairman
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jake Henderson
C.e.o.
CEO → C.e.o., 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$168K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Anders Hall
Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Chuck Barnard
Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dudley Woody
Treasurer
Member → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ernest Johnson
Member
Chairman → Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gunner Schalin
Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James House
Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark Jacobs
Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steve Depalma
Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tracy Maddux
Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Corey Dillon
Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Joe Brady
Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Dave Lerner
Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
David Morgan
Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
David Shook
Secretary
Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Gabe Gehret
Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Jeremy Galvin
Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Nathan Hightower
Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Wesley Breeden
Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Jack McDonald (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: James Smith (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Stuart Hicks (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Walter Pickens (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Warren Debardelaben (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Dave Shook (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: David Lerner (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Mark Edward Timmes (2020–2022) — CEO Emeritus
- Former: Michael Sweeney (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Wes Breeden (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Daniel Hitzke (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: William Sigmon (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: David Leidel (2020) — Member
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 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $195K, to Mark Edward Timmes (CEO Emeritus). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Pi Kappa Phi Foundation
How much does Pi Kappa Phi Foundation give each year?
Pi Kappa Phi Foundation gave $470K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $324K across 5 grants.
What is Pi Kappa Phi Foundation's typical grant size?
Pi Kappa Phi Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $138,911, and its average grant was $156,789, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Pi Kappa Phi Foundation give grants?
Pi Kappa Phi Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Charlotte, NC (2 grants).
Does Pi Kappa Phi Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Pi Kappa Phi Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Pi Kappa Phi Foundation?
Pi Kappa Phi Foundation reported $14.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.4M.
What is Pi Kappa Phi Foundation?
Pi Kappa Phi Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Charlotte, NC. It holds $14.5M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Pi Kappa Phi Foundation's EIN?
Pi Kappa Phi Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0975567. 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 November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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