Theta Chi Fraternity Inc
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.
Theta Chi Fraternity Inc at a glance
In short: Theta Chi Fraternity Inc gave $48K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $47,856
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,928
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $23,928
- Total assets
- $1,910,529
- -13.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Indiana (52% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Theta Chi Fraternity Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Foundation Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity Inc ($25K). Together the top 2 received $48K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 10 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Theta Chi Fraternity Inc gives
- Giving fell 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2020) to $4.1M (2022). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Foundation Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity Inc Carmel, IN | The Rattle Publication | $25,000 |
| Fraternity and Sorority Action Fund Washington, DC | Fraternal Advocacy | $22,856 |
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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 | $1,910,529 | $7,719,729 | $7,670,353 | $47,856 | 2 | $82,889 |
| 2024 | $2,208,005 | $6,283,846 | $6,274,348 | $41,000 | 2 | $1,824 |
| 2023 | $1,868,008 | $5,802,095 | $6,651,701 | $47,000 | 2 | $2,891 |
| 2022 | $2,675,472 | $5,783,656 | $9,661,080 | $4,121,080 | 3 | $2,749 |
| 2021 | $7,978,485 | $3,961,142 | $4,508,192 | $30,000 | 1 | $32,417 |
| 2020 | $8,100,718 | $4,920,273 | $4,691,032 | $25,000 | 1 | $58,954 |
| 2019 | $7,884,499 | $5,698,571 | $5,199,325 | $105,000 | 2 | $73,334 |
About Theta Chi Fraternity Inc
Based on IRS filings
Theta Chi Fraternity Inc is a public charity, 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.
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
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $275K, to Michael Mayer (Executive Director). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 23, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 15, 2022)
- 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 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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