Sigma Nu Educational Foundation Inc
The Sigma Nu Educational Foundation secures and provides enduring resources to support the educational and charitable initiatives of sigma nu fraternity.
Sigma Nu Educational Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Sigma Nu Educational Foundation Inc gave $2.4M across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $479K), top state Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,393,710
- +57.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $478,742
- -5.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $217,638
- Total assets
- $28,005,288
- +8.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (48% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Sigma Nu Educational Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Nu Chapter of Sigma Nu House Corporation ($1.2M). Together the top 5 received $2.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 28 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Sigma Nu Educational Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 128% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $238K (2021) to $2.4M (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $2.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nu Chapter of Sigma Nu House Corporation Kansas City, MO | Educational Grant | $1,154,166 |
| Epsilon XI Chapter of Sigma Nu Fraternity Inc University, MS | Fundraising Expenses | $987,152 |
| Epsilon Epsilon Building Corporation of Sigma Nu Fraternity Tulsa, OK | Educational Grant | $217,638 |
| Delta Tau Association of Sigma Nu Port Orford, OR | Educational Grant | $25,954 |
| Zeta Chi of Sigma Nu Home Association of Houston Inc Bellaire, TX | Educational Grant | $8,800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,005,288 | $7,557,359 | $4,600,236 | $2,393,710 | 5 | $1,065,343 |
| 2024 | $25,767,337 | $8,253,788 | $3,626,561 | $1,520,260 | 3 | $503,963 |
| 2023 | $19,510,552 | $4,682,178 | $3,031,963 | $1,480,546 | 6 | $233,760 |
| 2022 | $16,336,888 | $3,269,902 | $2,591,928 | $1,050,774 | 6 | $435,409 |
| 2021 | $16,834,611 | $2,302,992 | $1,935,318 | $237,944 | 8 | $214,442 |
About Sigma Nu Educational Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Sigma Nu Educational Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Lexington, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $28.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $2.4M. Net investment income was $1.1M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sigma Nu Educational Foundation Inc is led by Richard B. Beacham, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 16 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard B. Beacham
President
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert J. Lalanne
Chairman
Treasurer → Chariman-Elect, 2022
Chariman-Elect → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Connor J. Ganly
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John A. Hearn
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
W. Carter Hutchins Jr.
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raaif I. Majeed
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan H. Bell
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan D. Sprenger
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maury D. Gaston
Regent
Regent-Elect & Ex-Officio → Regent-Elect, 2022
Regent-Elect → Regent, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas L. Murphy
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2021
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe B. Francis
Chariman-Elect
Secretary → Chariman-Elect, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William B. Geddy
At-Larger Member
Director → At-Larger Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason M. Lyons
Grand Treasurer Ex-Officio
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen E. Ratterman Sr.
Regent-Elect
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Duane H. Dreger
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James A. Owens
Chief Advancement Officer
New on the 2025 filing
50 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Clyde E. Yelverton (2022–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Albert W. Wurster (2021–2023) — Grand Treasurer Ex-Officio
- Former: David M. Mainella (2021–2023) — Chief Development Officer
- Former: James R. Mounier (2021–2023) — At-Larger Member
- Former: Timothy C. Huffmyer (2021–2023) — Regent
- Former: Todd E. Eliason (2021–2023) — Chairman
- Former: George C. Taylor (2023) — Director
- Former: Rodolfo O. Garcia (2023) — Director
- Former: Charles R. Eitel (2022) — Director
- Former: Kristopher R. Brucker (2022) — Director
- Former: William J. Ledingham (2022) — Director
- Former: Ben A. Buettell (2021) — Chairman
- Former: Branson S. Avers (2021) — Director
- Former: Charlie R. Eitel (2021) — Director
- Former: Daniel W. Maslauski (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Maxwell L. Smith (2021) — Director
- Former: R. Bradley Beacham (2021) — President
- Former: Thomas J. Bymark (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Nu Educational Foundation Inc
How much does Sigma Nu Educational Foundation Inc give each year?
Sigma Nu Educational Foundation Inc gave $2.4M across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.5M across 3 grants.
What is Sigma Nu Educational Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Sigma Nu Educational Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $217,638, and its average grant was $478,742, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Sigma Nu Educational Foundation Inc give grants?
Sigma Nu Educational Foundation Inc's top state is Missouri, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Mississippi (41%) and Oklahoma (9%).
Does Sigma Nu Educational Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Sigma Nu Educational Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational Grant" (4 grants).
Who are Sigma Nu Educational Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Sigma Nu Educational Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Nu Chapter of Sigma Nu House Corporation ($1,154,166), Epsilon XI Chapter of Sigma Nu Fraternity Inc ($987,152) and Epsilon Epsilon Building Corporation of Sigma Nu Fraternity ($217,638), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Sigma Nu Educational Foundation Inc?
Sigma Nu Educational Foundation Inc reported $28.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.6M.
What is Sigma Nu Educational Foundation Inc?
Sigma Nu Educational Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Lexington, VA. It holds $28.0M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Sigma Nu Educational Foundation Inc's EIN?
Sigma Nu Educational Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6035735. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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