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Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity

Foundation · Grantmaker Columbia, SC EIN: 23-7145973 Website

Providing young men the scholarship, leadership, and social experiences necessary to excel as college students and graduates of the university of south carolina through social and philanthropic events, scholarship awards, and undergraduate support networks.

Key facts about Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity

EIN
23-7145973
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2024
Total assets
$13,333

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

$13K

-57.3% YoY

Revenue

$606K

+48.3% YoY

Net Investment Income

—

Expenses

$624K

+48.9% YoY

About Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity

Based on IRS filings

Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity is a nonprofit organization focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Columbia, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $13K in total assets.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Cities

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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$25K$50K$75K$100K0 grants20200 grants20211 grants20220 grants20230 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 0 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

1 grants across all recorded years

<$50K$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2024.

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$200K$400K$600K$800K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$13,333$31,199$41,629
Revenue$605,994$408,619$404,543
Expenses$623,860$419,049$488,568
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income———
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity is led by Howard Brooks, Social Chairman on the 2024 filing; none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Howard Brooks

    Social Chairman

    New on the 2024 filing

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Marshall Rice

    Rush Chairman

    New on the 2024 filing

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michael Turner

    Tailgate Chairman

    New on the 2024 filing

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Zach Zahorec Wright

    Education Chairman

    New on the 2024 filing

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Andrew Walajtys

    Eminent Deputy Archon

    Recorder → Eminent Deputy Archon, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • David Dubose

    Eminent Archon

    Social Chairman → Eminent Archon, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bennett Evans

    Risk Manager

    New on the 2024 filing

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mackey Chontos

    Treasurer

    New on the 2024 filing

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Matt Michel

    Senior Advisor

    New on the 2024 filing

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Noah Bryton

    Warden

    New on the 2024 filing

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Will Jackson

    Recorder

    New on the 2024 filing

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (21)
  • Former: Rainey Omalley (2022–2023) — Eminent Archon
  • Former: William Blair (2022–2023) — Senior Advisor
  • Former: Cog Gregory (2023) — Treasurer
  • Former: Logan Leonard (2023) — Risk Manager
  • Former: Matt Wright (2023) — Education Chairman
  • Former: Matthew Michel (2023) — Eminent Deputy Archon
  • Former: Peyton Brown (2020–2022) — Eminent Archon
  • Former: Coleman Ramos (2022) — Risk Manager
  • Former: Kel Runnion (2022) — Treasurer
  • Former: Luke Wahl (2022) — Eminent Warden
  • Former: Pate Hoffman (2022) — Recruitment Chairman
  • Former: Sam Lucchese (2022) — Recorder
  • Former: William Morris (2022) — Education Chairman
  • Former: Charlie Ives (2020–2021) — Social Chairman
  • Former: Garrett Beard (2020–2021) — Risk Manager
  • Former: Julian Owens (2020–2021) — Treasurer
  • Former: Luke Worsham (2020–2021) — Education Chairman
  • Former: Will Gray (2020–2021) — Recruitment Chairman
  • Former: Will Grimes (2020–2021) — Eminent Warden
  • Former: Will Morris (2020–2021) — Eminent Archon
  • Former: Witt Hedgepath (2020–2021) — Recorder

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 Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity

How large is Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity?

Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity reported $13K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $606K.

What is Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity?

Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity is a nonprofit organization focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Columbia, SC. It holds $13K in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity operate?

Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity has awarded grants in South Carolina.

What is Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity's EIN?

Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7145973. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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