The Sigma Chi Foundation Solicits financial resources, provides faithful stewardship, and engages in exemplary ethical practices in support of Sigma Chi and leadership development.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$42.6M
+14.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.4M
+1.0% YoY
Grant Count
4
-42.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.1M
+76.8% YoY
About Sigma Chi Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Sigma Chi Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in EVANSTON, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $42.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $4.4M. Net investment income was $775K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $42,588,092 | $37,370,178 | $41,148,904 |
| Revenue | $14,405,955 | $12,671,529 | $10,362,390 |
| Expenses | $7,743,594 | $11,853,270 | $11,697,924 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $775,102 | $1,181,662 | $647,867 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Sigma Chi Leadership Institute ($2,027,960), Sigma Chi Fraternity ($1,972,542), The Sigma Chi House Corporation Zeta Iota ($321,444).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sigma Chi Leadership Institute Evanston, IL | Grants and scholarships | $2,027,960 |
| Sigma Chi Fraternity Evanston, IL | Grants and scholarships | $1,972,542 |
| The Sigma Chi House Corporation Zeta Iota Pittsburg, KS | Renovation of Educational space / Grant Chapter | $321,444 |
| University of Washington Seattle, WA | Scholoarship establishement | $108,863 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey S Muir | Chairman | 1 | — |
| Michael A Ursillo | Vice Chairman | 1 | — |
| Mark V Anderson | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Jeffrey T Gill | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Christopher Walters | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jim Luce | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Joe W Martin | Board Member | 1 | — |
| John C Pasquantino | Board Member | 1 | — |
| John D Peterson | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Michael Greenberg | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Randall Coppersmith | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jeffery Green | Board Member | 1 | — |
| James W Kuykendall | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Andrew Nunemaker | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Bob H Thompson | Board Member | 1 | — |
| John C Akitt | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Michael Church | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Tim Sanderson | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Robert D Wilson | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Dan Shaver | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Ryan Temby | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Mark Quiner | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Gregory Morgan | Senior Director of Principal | 37.5 | $185,510 |
| James C Lawson | Director of Development | 37.5 | $153,482 |
| Quinton Jay Ford | Chief Marketing Officer | 37.5 | $203,223 |
| Robert S Rodgers | Controller | 37.5 | $131,454 |
| Stephen Davidson | RMF Executive Director | 37.5 | $180,718 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sigma Chi Foundation?
Sigma Chi Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in EVANSTON, IL. It holds $42.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Sigma Chi Foundation?
As of 2024, Sigma Chi Foundation holds $42.6M in total assets with $14.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $4.4M in 2024.
Where does Sigma Chi Foundation operate?
Sigma Chi Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington, Wyoming.
What size grants does Sigma Chi Foundation award?
In 2024, Sigma Chi Foundation awarded 4 grants totaling $4.4M — an average of about $1.1M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Sigma Chi Foundation's EIN?
Sigma Chi Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2208386. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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