The Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation
To furnish student aid, to encourage and develop conduct and traits of character consistent with high morals, constructive citizenship, scholarship, leadership and community service and to support the educational interests and activities of the sigma alpha mu fraternity.
The Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation gave $86K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $29K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $85,990
- +11.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $28,663
- +11.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $14,856
- Total assets
- $12,383,438
- +3.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Indiana (73% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation
Open Grants
8 open opportunities from The Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation
Andy Dickson Memorial Scholarship
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Chapter Educational Grants (CEF Grant)
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Guller Scholars Program
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity Inc ($63K). Together the top 3 received $86K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 9 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation gives
- Giving grew 99% 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 $43K (2022) to $86K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $86K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity Inc Indianapolis, IN | Leadership Schools, Alcohol Awareness Education and Citizenship Training | $62,900 |
| Mu Theta Chapter of Sigma Alpha Mu Los Angeles, CA | Improvements to educational space and internet access of the chapter house. | $14,856 |
| Sigma Theta Chapter of Sigma Alpha Mu Austin, TX | Improvements to educational space and internet access of the chapter house. | $8,234 |
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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 | $12,383,438 | $2,141,994 | $1,230,273 | $85,990 | 3 | $1,414,415 |
| 2024 | $11,987,603 | $1,494,419 | $1,091,955 | $76,816 | 3 | $296,652 |
| 2023 | $10,441,546 | $848,468 | $785,442 | $48,987 | 1 | $333,458 |
| 2022 | $10,724,306 | $966,760 | $602,772 | $43,296 | 1 | $460,170 |
| 2021 | $11,294,466 | $764,808 | $604,447 | $45,354 | 1 | $152,386 |
About The Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Indianapolis, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $12.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $86K. Net investment income was $1.4M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation is led by Aaron M. Girson, CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 23 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Aaron M. Girson
CEO
Treasurer & Director → CEO Treasurer, 2023
CEO Treasurer → CEO, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$130K (2024) → $143K (2025)
Robert S. Weiss
President
President & Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bradley Unger
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David H. Phillips
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David S. Rice
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Evan Lubline
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hanno D. Mott
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence J. Leib Esq.
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leland Garrett
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathaniel B. Locklin
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Hall Williamson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert B. Fagenson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronald S. Katch
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roy M. Neulicht
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence B. Wittels
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nelson France
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marc Perlstein
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Offer Korin
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Kahn
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Paley
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis G. Paese
Vice President
Vice President & Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Paine
Secretary
Secretary & Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Robertson
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Ryan Robertson (2021–2022) — Assistant Treasurer & Director
- Former: Sidney H. Guller (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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $143K, to Aaron Girson (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about The Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation
How much does The Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation give each year?
The Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation gave $86K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $77K across 3 grants.
What is The Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation's typical grant size?
The Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $14,856, and its average grant was $28,663, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation give grants?
The Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (17%) and Texas (10%).
Does The Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation?
The Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation reported $12.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.1M.
What is The Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation?
The Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Indianapolis, IN. It holds $12.4M in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation's EIN?
The Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6093817. 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 February 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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