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Theta Chi Fraternity Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Carmel, IN EIN: 21-0577978 Website

See schedule othe purpose of theta chi fraternity, inc., a new york corporation (the "corporation"), shall be to establish, maintain, govern, improve and promote the welfare of a fraternal order to be known as "theta chi fraternity" (the "fraternity"), which shall have for its objects: the mutual benefit and assistance of its members; the binding by closer bonds of its members one to another; the rendition of mutual assistance to its members during life and after their death to their dependents; the assisting of needy but deserving young men to obtain a higher education; the fostering of high scholastic achievement among its members; the extending of true charity to those who need such assistance; the promoting of good citizenship; the training and the developing of civic leaders; and, by all means within its power, the inculcation and the extension throughout the land of the highest ideals of honor, charity, tolerance, and true patriotism.

Key facts about Theta Chi Fraternity Inc

In short: Theta Chi Fraternity Inc gave $48K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
21-0577978
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$47,856
Grants made (2025)
2
Average grant
$23,928
Median grant
$23,928
Total assets
$1,910,529
Primary geography
Indiana (52% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$1.9M

-13.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$48K

+16.7% YoY

Grant Count

2

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$24K

+16.7% YoY

How Theta Chi Fraternity Inc gives

  • Giving fell 99% from 2022 to 2025. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

About Theta Chi Fraternity Inc

Based on IRS filings

Theta Chi Fraternity Inc is a nonprofit organization, based in Carmel, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $48K. Net investment income was $83K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of all 2 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

Cities

CarmelWashington

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$2M$4M$6M2 grants20191 grants20201 grants20213 grants20222 grants20232 grants20242 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2025

The Foundation Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity Inc: $25KThe Foundation Chapter ofTheta Chi Fraternity Inc$25KFraternity and Sorority Action Fund: $23KFraternity and Sorority ActionFund$23K

Grant Size Distribution

10 grants across all recorded years

8<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M2$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
THE FOUNDATION CHAPTER OF THETA CHI FRATERNITY INC Carmel, INTHE RATTLE PUBLICATION$25,000
FRATERNITY AND SORORITY ACTION FUND Washington, DCFRATERNAL ADVOCACY$22,856

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$5M$10M$15M2019202020212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$1,910,529$2,208,005$1,868,008
Revenue$7,719,729$6,283,846$5,802,095
Expenses$7,670,353$6,274,348$6,651,701
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income$82,889$1,824$2,891
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 23, 2020)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 15, 2022)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
  6. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
  7. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Theta Chi Fraternity Inc is led by Michael Mayer, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 6 of 14 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Michael Mayer

    Executive Director

    On filings since 2019

    65 hrs/week

    $210K (2019) → $275K (2025)

  • Tobin B. Roth

    International President

    International Chaplain → International Vice President, 2024

    International Vice President → International President, 2025

    On filings since 2019

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Scott Turk

    Director of Development

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $101K (2025)

  • Jim Powell

    Associate Executive Director

    On filings since 2019

    50 hrs/week

    $141K (2019) → $172K (2025)

  • John Berghoff

    Chief Development Officer

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $132K (2020) → $150K (2025)

  • Ray Vanlanot

    Chief Operating Officer

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $110K (2020) → $148K (2025)

  • Ben Hill

    Chief Communications Officer

    On filings since 2024

    40 hrs/week

    $105K (2024) → $110K (2025)

  • Alan B. Copeland

    International Vice President

    International Marshal → International Secretary, 2023

    International Secretary → International Vice President, 2025

    On filings since 2021

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • James J. McMahon

    International Historian

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Thomas N. Thompson

    International Treasurer

    International Counselor → International Vice President & International Treasurer, 2023

    International Vice President & International Treasurer → International Treasurer, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • James A. Black

    International Secretary

    International Chaplain → International Secretary, 2025

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Richard P. Santoriella

    International Counselor

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Steve W. Gonzalez

    International Marshal

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kelly J. Linster

    International Chaplain

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (7)
  • Former: Creig L. Andreasen (2019–2024) — International President
  • Former: Chad R. Strelow (2019–2022) — International Secretary
  • Former: Darick H. Brown (2019–2022) — International President
  • Former: Herbert W. Morgan III (2019–2022) — International Treasurer
  • Former: Bradrick S. Burk (2019–2020) — International Historian
  • Former: Douglas A. Miller (2019–2020) — International Secretary
  • Former: Tait J. Martin (2019–2020) — International President

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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

Michael Mayer — Executive Director: $275KMichael MayerExecutive Director$275KJim Powell — Associate Exec. Dir.: $172KJim PowellAssociate Exec. Dir.$172KJohn Berghoff — Chief Development Officer: $150KJohn BerghoffChief Development Officer$150KRay Vanlanot — Chief Operating Officer: $148KRay VanlanotChief Operating Officer$148KBen Hill — Chief Communications Offic: $110KBen HillChief Communications Offic$110KScott Turk — Director of Development: $101KScott TurkDirector of Development$101K

Frequently asked questions about Theta Chi Fraternity Inc

How much does Theta Chi Fraternity Inc give each year?

Theta Chi Fraternity Inc gave $48K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $41K across 2 grants.

How large is Theta Chi Fraternity Inc?

Theta Chi Fraternity Inc reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.7M.

Where does Theta Chi Fraternity Inc operate?

Theta Chi Fraternity Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Indiana.

What is Theta Chi Fraternity Inc's EIN?

Theta Chi Fraternity Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 21-0577978. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.

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

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