Zeta Beta Tau Foundation Inc
The Zeta Beta Tau Foundation is a nonprofit corporation exclusively committed to educational and charitable purposes that assist the collegiate and alumni brothers of zeta beta tau fraternity. The foundation assists the collegiate and alumni brothers of zeta beta tau fraternity by funding scholarships and academic and leadership programs to maximize their personal development and prepare them to be leaders of society. The scholarships and academic and leadership programs funded by the foundation enhance the overall value of brotherhood in zeta beta tau fraternity by complementing the collegiate educational experience.
Zeta Beta Tau Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Zeta Beta Tau Foundation Inc gave $566K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $283K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $565,845
- -28.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $282,923
- -28.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $282,923
- Total assets
- $12,438,619
- -4.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (57% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Zeta Beta Tau Foundation Inc
- Next open deadline
- February 28, 2027 (Academic Scholarships)
Open Grants
9 open opportunities from Zeta Beta Tau Foundation Inc
Academic Scholarships
Zeta Beta Tau Foundation Inc
Amount
$1,000 - $17,500
Deadline
Expected ~February
Based on past cycles
Chapter Heritage Grants
Zeta Beta Tau Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Combatting Campus Antisemitism (CCAS) Workshop
Zeta Beta Tau Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Zeta Beta Tau Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Zeta Beta Tau - Alpha Rho Chapter ($325K). Together the top 2 received $566K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 7 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Zeta Beta Tau Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 183% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $200K (2021) to $791K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $566K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Zeta Beta Tau - Alpha Rho Chapter Los Angeles, CA | Educational Programs | $325,000 |
| Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity Indianapolis, IN | Educational Programs | $240,845 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,438,619 | $1,219,234 | $2,138,040 | $565,845 | 2 | $716,617 |
| 2023 | $13,012,974 | $825,729 | $2,092,394 | $791,495 | 2 | $176,584 |
| 2022 | $13,020,785 | $798,127 | $1,635,172 | $285,272 | 1 | $-559,585 |
| 2021 | $15,297,139 | $3,364,807 | $1,367,419 | $199,678 | 1 | $2,166,077 |
| 2020 | $13,899,171 | $1,719,568 | $1,128,011 | $223,914 | 1 | $27,499 |
About Zeta Beta Tau Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Zeta Beta Tau Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Carmel, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $566K. Net investment income was $717K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Zeta Beta Tau Foundation Inc is led by John D. Stemen Esq., Chief Executive Officer since 2023 (on filings since 2022); 4 of 17 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John D. Stemen Esq.
Chief Executive Officer
Director → Chief Executive Officer, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$49K (2023) → $153K (2024)
Akiba Covitz
Executive Director Intolerance Program
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$111K (2024)
Bret W. Hrbek
President
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew J. Rubins
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd D. Smith
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yoaav S. Krauthammer
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adrian J. Obleton
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan D. Stine
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronald A. Pardo
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sidney Landman
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven D. Feldman
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Asher
Chief Operating Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$122K (2024)
Samuel Locke
Chief Development Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$143K (2024)
Devon M. Schad
Vice President
Director → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven E. Gold
Immediate Past President
President → Immediate Past President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brett A. Leone
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
E. Mark Fishman
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Faron A. Lewitt (2020–2023) — Former Chief Executive Officer
- Former: Jeffrey J. Bakker Esq. (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Todd A. Gagliano (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Joel T. Wyatt (2021–2023) — Former Chief Development Officer
- Former: Daniel M. Egel-Weiss (2023) — Director
- Former: Jeffrey W. Mankoff (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Russell S. Goldstein (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jerry N. Katz (2020–2021) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Michael F. Easton (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Michael F. Zarb (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mark E. Fishman (2021) — Director
- Former: Alan F. Trump (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $153K, to John D Stemen ESQ (Chief Executive Officer). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Zeta Beta Tau Foundation Inc
How much does Zeta Beta Tau Foundation Inc give each year?
Zeta Beta Tau Foundation Inc gave $566K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $791K across 2 grants.
How large is Zeta Beta Tau Foundation Inc?
Zeta Beta Tau Foundation Inc reported $12.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What is Zeta Beta Tau Foundation Inc?
Zeta Beta Tau Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Carmel, IN. It holds $12.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Zeta Beta Tau Foundation Inc operate?
Zeta Beta Tau Foundation Inc has awarded grants in California, Indiana.
What is Zeta Beta Tau Foundation Inc's EIN?
Zeta Beta Tau Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0244485. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020 (received by the IRS May 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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