Tri Kappa Grant

Tri Kappa Grant

Funder: Tri Kappa (Kappa Kappa Kappa sorority)

Organization Type: Tri Kappa is a 501(c)(3) organization and invitation-only Greek sorority with approximately 7,000 women in approximately 220 Active and Associate Chapters

Geographic Scope: Indiana-based; local chapters award grants to support local nonprofits

Recurrence: Annual

Award Amount: Not specified individually; Tri Kappa's local chapters collectively contribute approximately $1.5 million annually to Indiana charities and students

Mission of Tri Kappa:
"Bringing women into close, unselfish relationship for the promotion of charity, culture, and education"

Three Main Goals:
1. Charity
2. Culture
3. Education

Focus Areas:

Support for nonprofit programs serving local communities

Projects and programs enriching lives of local residents

Education and professional development support

Example Award:
In May 2024, Tri Kappa awarded grant funds to CASA of Jefferson County to cover a portion of the Indiana State GAL/CASA Conference in September 2024. This is a mandatory professional development conference for CASA programs per state standards and grant agreements.

Organization History:

Tri Kappa founded in 1901

Chapters governed by State Convention and State Council (five members)

Chapters abide by State Bylaws and chapter-specific bylaws

Many chapters are incorporated as 501(c)(3) organizations

Contact Information:

CASA of Jefferson County

Program Coordinator: Brenda Holbrook

Executive Director: Whitney Roberts

Email: whitney@childadvocatesjc.net

Phone: 812-274-0877