Since the Phi Kappa Tau Foundation’s inception in 1945 as a public, charitable and educational foundation the mission has been to insure the philanthropic support necessary to sustain high levels of educational programming by fostering lifelong relationships and commitment to the Fraternity’s ideals.

The mission of Phi Kappa Tau is to champion a lifelong commitment to brotherhood, learning, ethical leadership and exemplary character.

Our Vision:

Building on the power of brotherhood embodied in the Cardinal Principles and responding to society’s need for visionary leaders, the Phi Kappa Tau Foundation will secure resources to develop and support men who:

• Demonstrate unwavering character
• Embrace responsibility
• Exhibit ethical values
• Serve mankind
• Effect positive change

Overview:

The Foundation’s operations fall into three main areas: acquiring assets, effectively managing those assets, and distributing assets to fulfill our vision. The Foundation accepts a variety of restricted and unrestricted gifts. As a tax-exempt, public charitable and educational foundation, gifts are tax deductible to the extent the law allows.

The Internal Revenue Service recognizes the Phi Kappa Tau Foundation as a 501c(3) public charitable organization. The Foundation Board of Trustees manages the general operations of the Foundation. The asset base exceeds $10 million. A professional staff oversees day-to-day activities.

Currently, the Foundation distributes more than $350,000 for educational and character building programs, leadership development opportunities, undergraduate and graduate academic scholarships, educational grants, and philanthropic grants to the Hole In The Wall Gang Camps. The Foundation is the official publisher of The Laurel, Phi Kappa Tau’s award-winning magazine.

Thanks to the support of thousands of alumni, undergraduates, parents and friends, the Foundation has continued to increase the number of opportunities to benefit the Brotherhood of Phi Kappa Tau.

Who does the Foundation benefit?

The primary objectives of the Phi Kappa Tau Foundation are to help strengthen chapters and build men of character. A large percentage of support is utilized to benefit the undergraduate experience. The Foundation provides a sizeable annual grant to the Fraternity to support educational and leadership programming. The Foundation underwrites the biennial Leadership Academy and provides financial assistance for regional leadership conferences as well as the leadership consultant positions. Service learning opportunities are also made possible through Foundation support.

Students, both at the undergraduate and graduate level are eligible to receive financial assistance directly from the Foundation. The Foundation provides all of the following:

• 6 Paul A. Elfers Omega Scholarships ($2,250 each)
• 9 Named Scholarships ($1,000 each)
• 2 or more Parents Fund Scholarships ($1,000 each)
• 6 Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute Scholarships (for registration)
• Leadership Academy Sponsorships (for registration)
• Individual Award Scholarships ($500 to $1,500 each) from CEG funds
• Hole In The Wall Gang Camp Travel Scholarships ($250 each)
• Honor Society Initiation Fee Rebates (amount varies)

Additionally, the Foundation manages individual chapter endowments and
Chapter Educational Grant Funds.
Each of these provides opportunities to enhance the undergraduate Phi Tau experience.