Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity
Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity is a public charity based in Carmel, Indiana. Its stated mission is to maintain fraternity chapters internationally. In its 2025 filing, it reported 15 grants totaling $158,488, with listed grants directed to Zeta Tau Alpha chapters for security upgrades.
Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity at a glance
In short: Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity gave $158K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $158,488
- +59.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +1400.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,566
- -89.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,253
- Total assets
- $40,160,166
- +6.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% 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 Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity
- How to Apply
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No grant application process or policy on unsolicited requests is stated in the available information.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1036 S Rangeline Road, Carmel, IN 46032
Phone: (317) 872-0540
Website: https://zetataualpha.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Eta Phi Chapter ($45K). Together the top 10 received $146K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 20 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in filing year 2025 went to recipients in Indiana. The fraternity’s 2024 filing describes chapters in the United States and Canada; it states a mission of maintaining chapters internationally.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity gives
- Giving grew 125% 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 $70K (2022) to $394K (2021). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $158K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eta Phi Chapter Carmel, IN | Security Upgrades | $44,509 |
| Kappa Upsilon Chapter Carmel, IN | Security Upgrades | $20,000 |
| Iota Rho Chapter Carmel, IN | Security Upgrades | $19,857 |
| Zeta Chapter Carmel, IN | Security Upgrades | $17,785 |
| Theta Tau Chapter Carmel, IN | Security Upgrades | $10,990 |
| Beta Upsilon Chapter Carmel, IN | Security Upgrades | $7,372 |
| Theta XI Chapter Carmel, IN | Security Upgrades | $7,189 |
| Beta Gamma Chapter Carmel, IN | Security Upgrades | $6,253 |
| Alpha XI Chapter Carmel, IN | Security Upgrades | $5,929 |
| Eta Theta Chapter Carmel, IN | Security Upgrades | $5,842 |
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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 | $40,160,166 | $12,985,839 | $11,008,602 | $158,488 | 15 | $2,622,780 |
| 2024 | $37,724,891 | $11,276,879 | $11,179,545 | $99,600 | 1 | $1,220,922 |
| 2023 | $36,753,113 | $8,374,719 | $10,057,415 | $74,691 | 1 | $-653,572 |
| 2022 | $36,616,628 | $10,920,261 | $10,362,459 | $70,294 | 1 | $1,563,011 |
| 2021 | $39,911,070 | $10,659,852 | $7,811,887 | $393,523 | 2 | $3,144,948 |
| 2020 | $36,073,479 | $9,280,352 | $8,840,222 | $302,750 | 1 | $384,920 |
| 2019 | $32,653,155 | $10,208,364 | $8,645,722 | $81,790 | 1 | $1,247,760 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The fraternity’s stated mission is “to maintain fraternity chapters internationally.” Its 2024 filing describes 400 collegiate and alumnae chapters in the United States and Canada.
The fraternity’s 2025 filing lists grants to chapters for security upgrades. Separately, the Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation says it funds scholarships, educational and leadership development programs, and breast cancer education and awareness efforts. Its website describes educational programming on topics including mental health, alcohol, hazing, sexual assault, and drug use.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the fraternity reported 15 grants totaling $158,488. Grant amounts ranged from $180 to $44,509, with a median of $6,253. The largest listed grants were $44,509 to Eta Phi Chapter, $20,000 to Kappa Upsilon Chapter, and $19,857 to Iota Rho Chapter, each for security upgrades. Other listed chapter grants also specified security upgrades.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The fraternity’s 2025 filing lists Dinah Jackson Laughery as president; Meredith Harris Braselman, Stancy Robinson Hagans, and Jacque Green Lish as collegiate-area vice presidents; Kery Reinkemyer Webb and Barb Chang-Holt as alumnae-area vice presidents; Shannon Ashley Ferguson as secretary-treasurer; Karla Lundgren Wheeler as extension director; Katie Peoples Zamulinsky as NPC delegate; and Meghan Parker as executive director.
Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity is led by Meghan Vicinus Parker, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 2 of 11 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Meghan Vicinus Parker
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$118K (2019) → $196K (2025)
Dinah Jackson Laughery
President
On filings since 2023
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karla Lundgren Wheeler
Extension Director
On filings since 2023
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Sherman
Chief Communications Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$104K (2025)
Shannon Ashley Ferguson
Secretary-Treasurer
Vice President Collegiate III → Secretary-Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kery Reinkemyer Webb
Vice President Alumnae Area I
Vice President Alumnae I → Vice President Alumnae Area I, 2024
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meredith Harris Braselman
Vice President Collegiate Area I
Vice President Collegiate → Vice President Collegiate Area I, 2024
On filings since 2023
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stancy Robinson Hagans
Vice President Collegiate Area II
Vice President Collegiate → Vice President Collegiate Area II, 2024
On filings since 2023
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Peoples Zamulinsky
Npc Delegate
On filings since 2024
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barb Chang-Holt
Vice President Alumnae Area II
New on the 2025 filing
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacque Green Lish
Vice President Collegiate Area III
New on the 2025 filing
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Cheri White Armstrong (2019–2024) — Vice President Alumnae Area II
- Former: Kimberly Jones Ivester (2020–2024) — Vice President Collegiate Area III
- Former: Kathleen Zamulinsky (2020–2023) — Npc Delegate
- Former: Alicia Patten Williams (2019–2022) — President
- Former: Laura Moak Redman (2019–2022) — Vice President Collegiate
- Former: Raechel Bennett Biggs (2019–2022) — Extension Director
- Former: Jessica Meyers (2020–2022) — Vice President Collegiate
- Former: Dana Brasington Atkinson (2019) — Vice President Alumnae I
- Former: Dolores Gonzales Gastineau (2019) — Extension Director
- Former: Franlyna Barrett Charles (2019) — Secretary-Treasurer
- Former: Laura Ladewig Landers (2019) — Npc Delegate
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 $196K, to Meghan Parker (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity
How much does Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity give each year?
Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity gave $158K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $100K across 1 grant.
What is Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity's typical grant size?
Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity's median grant in 2025 was $6,253, and its average grant was $10,566, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity give grants?
Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Carmel, IN (15 grants).
Does Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Security Upgrades" (15 grants).
Who are Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity's largest grantees?
Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity's largest 2025 grantees include Eta Phi Chapter ($44,509), Kappa Upsilon Chapter ($20,000) and Iota Rho Chapter ($19,857), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity?
Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity reported $40.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $13.0M.
What does Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity fund?
The fraternity’s stated mission is “to maintain fraternity chapters internationally.” Its 2024 filing describes 400 collegiate and alumnae chapters in the United States and Canada. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity?
No grant application process or policy on unsolicited requests is stated in the available information. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity's EIN?
Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-1996950. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 11, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 15, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 23, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 12, 2024)
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