The mission of Chi Phi Fraternity is to build better men through lifelong friendships, leadership opportunities and character development. The Chi Phi Educational Trust is a 501(c)(3) educational foundation whose mission is to support the Fraternity by promoting scholarship, developing character, improving educational facilities and supporting charitable causes. Founded in 1930, the Trust is governed by a ten-member volunteer Board of Trustees.
In 2008-2009, 100% of all donor contributions funded scholarships and educational programs. No unrestricted contributions paid for administrative or fundraising expenses!
The Impact of Private Support . . .
8% - Increase in undergraduate membership
1,967 - Undergraduate members
57 - Chapters & Colonies
6 – New colonies added
43,573 - Alumni members
80 - Alumni Associations & Clubs
$589,426 – cash and pledges contributed by Chi Phi donors
900 - Number of donors
103 - Academic Scholarship winners
12 -UIFI Scholarship winners
$65,200 - Amount of scholarships awarded by donors
$198,143 - Educational and leadership grants made possible by donors
$13,452 - New Member Education
$45,129 - Alumni communication through the Chakett andwww.chiphi.org
$ 321,924 - Total Support to Chi Phi and Chi Phi students in fiscal year 2008-09