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Our Mission

At the heart of Sigma Kappa is a promise to support one another through every season of life. Today, that promise is more vital than ever. Sigma Kappa Foundation helps women find their spark and keep it glowing, no matter what life throws their way. From helping her navigate tough times to unlocking new leadership goals, we’re committed to supporting her growth for a lifetime.Through these primary areas, we continue to open doors and provide the necessary resources every member needs to reach her highest potential:

Empowering Leadership: Nurturing confident leaders through educational programming.
Lifelong Support: Providing essential scholarships, emergency grants and mental health resources.
Legacy in Action: Funding vital, emerging needs that keep our community thriving and connected.

When you give with heart, Sigma Kappa thrives.

Heart to Heart Club

Sigma Kappa Foundation is proud to establish the Heart to Heart Club for alumnae who support their sisters with a recurring gift. These donors keep the heart of Sigma Kappa beating strong all year long.

Heart to Heart Sisters

Maximize their impact with monthly or quarterly gifts through credit card or ACH.
Provide essential, ongoing funds for personal growth and leadership programming, and emergency grants for alumnae and collegians.
Conveniently automate giving in more manageable amounts.
Recognized on the private side of the Sigma Kappa website.
Receive exclusive benefits: welcome gift, H2H newsletter, invite to local Foundation events

Questions? Email us at foundation@sigmakappa.org.

Join the Heart to Heart Club

Jill Peffley

My collegiate Sigma Kappa experience was so impactful and now as an alumna, I want to ensure others have the same opportunities. I’ve been making a recurring donation which fits my budget and brings me joy every month knowing that I am supporting an organization that means so much to me!.”

- Jill Peffley, Epsilon Eta, University of Findlay

Distinguished Donors

Together we are stronger! Thanks to all our donors for investing and making a difference. We are proud to recognize the commitment these donors make to us year after year. Log in to view donor lists.

Lifelong Loyal

Lifelong Loyal celebrates donors for contributing 20 or more years of giving and/or achieved lifetime giving of $10,000 or more. Log in to view the donor list!

Love & Loyalty Circle

The Love & Loyalty Circle honors members who have been giving for at least 5 cumulative years. Log in to view the donor list!

Horizon Society

The Horizon Society distinguishes those members who have included the Sigma Kappa Foundation in their estate plans. Log in to view the donor list.

Founders' Society

The Founders' Society recognizes those who have given $10,000 or more in their lifetime. Log in to view the donor list.

Annual Giving List

We thank the collegian and alumnae members, parents, and friends of the Foundation for their partnership in the past calendar year. Log in to view the list of donors. Log in to view the donor list.

Chapter Annual Giving Circles

Chapter Annual Giving Circles celebrate our chapter’s fundraising efforts. Log in to view the donor list.

The Heart to Heart Club

The Heart to Heart Club recognizes donors who support the Foundation all year long with a recurring gift

Fundraising & The Sigma Kappa Foundation

Chapter Philanthropy Events

Collegiate and alumnae chapters host fundraising events that support the Foundation’s annual fund. These events are as unique as the chapters themselves, designed to reflect the needs and spirit of their campus or community. Every event is a chance to connect and make a real difference in the lives of others.

1874 Giving Circle

We love our collegiate members who see the value in paying it forward early in their sisterhood. An annual gift of $18.74 provides immediate support to fellow sisters through collegiate emergency grants and mental health resources.

Restricted Giving

You may want to choose exactly where your donation goes and we see you! You can select a specific fund from our list of many. We have scholarships, emergency support, leadership, Alzheimer's disease research and the Maine Seacoast mission and Alzheimer’s disease research and gerontology through restricted funds.

Our Partnership with the Alzheimer's Association

The Foundation maintains a powerful, long-standing partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association. Thousands of Sigma Kappas participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s consistently raising over $1.5 million each year to support vital research and care initiatives.

Members together

Dove Love

Send some Dove Love to a special someone in your life. Simply include their email and a personal message with your $10 donation, and they’ll receive an email recognizing their achievement, milestone, or special occasion. DOVE LOVE is perfect for birthdays, thank-yous, or any moment worth celebrating.

Take moment to recognize a sister, friend, or family member today and make them feel truly appreciated.

SEND YOUR LOVE

Additional Resources

In addition to staff, the Sigma Kappa Foundation has dedicated volunteers whose goal is to help our members throughout the country. Click here for a list of volunteers.volunteers.

Documents

Sigma Kappa Foundation provides information for our chapters' philanthropy efforts. All materials can be found in The Learning Center.

View the Foundation's Gift Acceptance and Fees Policy here.

Foundation FAQs

Is my gift tax-deductible? 

Yes, the Sigma Kappa Foundation is an IRS- recognized 501(c)(3) charitable organization and all gifts are tax deductible in the U.S. to the full extent of the law. 

Can I make a tax-deductible gift directly to my chapter?

In order for the gift to be tax-deductible, the gift needs to be made directly to the Sigma Kappa Foundation. If your chapter has established a fund, you can contribute directly to that fund through the Foundation. If your chapter does not have a fund, we can help establish one. Chapter endowments can be used to provide academic scholarships for chapter members and/or funding for educational and leadership programming, such as regional leadership conferences and anti-hazing awareness workshops.

I am the VPPS for my chapter, where can I find resources to help me with my role?

Sigma Kappa Foundation provides information for our chapters' philanthropy efforts. Nuts and Bolts, "how-to" information and graphics can be found in the Learning Center and Foundation Fundraising Forms can be found on the resources and events page.

Is the Sigma Kappa Foundation a charitable organization and what is the Federal Tax ID number?

Yes, the Sigma Kappa Foundation is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. Our Federal Tax ID is 35-1778450.

Contact Caren Chopp, director of development and operations, for questions about online giving or mailing.

Email: cchopp@sigmakappa.org
Phone: (317) 381-5531
Mailing address: Sigma Kappa Foundation, 695 Pro-Med Lane, Suite 300, Carmel, IN 46032

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