FAQs

What do the winning chapters receive?

In the spirit of friendly and fraternal competition the Foundation Chapter is excited to offer TWO separate prizes - one to recognize the chapters raising the most money and another recognizing the chapters with the most donors who also achieve set dollar amounts.

Most Dollars Raised:

1st Place
The winning chapter will receive an exclusive top-notch fully catered event for a fall football weekend, homecoming, or other event hosted by Greek House Chefs. The winner’s college/university flag will be raised and flown at the Theta Chi International Headquarters for one week with photo evidence provided to the winning chapter. 

*The winning chapter must raise a minimum of $15,000 to qualify*

2nd Place
The chapter coming in second will receive a special event catered by a local food truck. The winner of this prize will coordinate with a member of the International Headquarters staff for the planning of the event. In addition, your college’s/university’s flag will be raised and flown at the Theta Chi International Headquarters for one week with photo evidence provided to the chapter. 

*The 2nd Place chapter must raise a minimum of $10,000 to qualify*


3rd Place
The chapter in third place will have its college/university’s flag raised and flown at the Theta Chi International Headquarters for one week with photo evidence provided to the chapter. 

*The 3rd Place chapter must raise a minimum of $7,000 to qualify*

Most Donors:

1st Place
The chapter with the most individual donors that raises a minimum of $8,000 will receive an exclusive top-notch fully catered event for a fall football weekend, homecoming, or other event hosted by Greek House Chefs. The winner’s college/university flag will be raised and flown at the Theta Chi International Headquarters for one week with photo evidence provided to the chapter. 

*The winning chapter must raise a minimum of $8,000 to qualify*


2nd Place
The chapter coming in second will receive a special event catered by a local food truck. The winner of this prize will coordinate with a member of the International Headquarters staff for the planning of the event. In addition, your college/university’s flag will be raised and flown at the Theta Chi International Headquarters for one week with photo evidence provided to the chapter.
*The 2nd Place chapter must raise a minimum of $6,000 to qualify*

3rd Place
The chapter with the third most individual donors will have its college/university’s flag raised and flown at the Theta Chi International Headquarters for one week with photo evidence provided to the chapter.
*The 3rd Place chapter must raise a minimum of $4,000 to qualify*

Note: Chapters cannot qualify for both the Most Dollars Raised and Most Donors contests.

When does the Chapter Challenge end and the winning Chapter announced?

Although you will be able to make your tax-deductible Founders Day gift through 11:59 a.m. PDT on Saturday, April 13, 2024, the contest will end 11:59 p.m. PDT Wednesday, April 10. The winners will be announced on social media and Facebook on Friday, April 12, 2024.

It's not April 10th, does my gift count to the Chapter Challenge?

Absolutely…we know how busy everyone is, so you can certainly make your tax-deductible gift before April 10th - All gifts received up to April 10, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. PDT will count toward the Chapter Challenge contests. 

What is the Excellence Fund?

Since 1953, the Foundation Chapter's mission has been to develop and provide financial resources to promote the academic, leadership, and service ideals of Theta Chi Fraternity. As a result, of decades of generosity from alumni and friends, tens of thousands of brothers have received millions of dollars in scholarships and have been provided with the only leadership training they may ever receive.

By making a tax-deductible gift, you help provide more than $300,000 in annual scholarships and send 500+ collegians each year to leadership and personal development training opportunities. Your gift, of any amount, reinforces the support of a strong alumni base whose ranks span far and wide. It signals to collegians that brotherhood does not end after receiving a diploma. It inspires them to be Theta Chis for Life.

How can I also make a deferred or legacy gift?

There are many ways you can leave a legacy and ensure the next generation of Theta Chis will thrive and succeed. The most common way is to leave a bequest in your will. It can be a set amount of money, percentage of estate, a specific asset, trust, etc. by naming the Foundation Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity, Inc. as a beneficiary. You can also leave tangible personal property, name the Foundation Chapter as primary or secondary beneficiary in an IRA or in a life insurance policy. Please contact John Berghoff at jberghoff@thetachi.org to discuss further.

Is the Foundation Chapter (Excellence Fund) a certified 501(c)(3) organization?

Yes!

What is the Foundation Chapters Federal Identification Number?
21-4014559

Can I take advantage of my employer’s matching gift program?
Yes! Please email foundation@thetachi.org to receive additional information.