Founders Day of Giving
Join us in commemorating 170 years of unbreakable brotherhood — an enduring legacy of friendship, justice and learning! Together, let’s elevate our Fraternity to new heights — donate today and inspire a world of difference!
In direct support of the
Sigma Chi Annual Fund
Since 1939, Sigma Chi alumni, sweethearts, and friends across North America and beyond have united each year to address the Fraternity's greatest needs—and those of its members—through the Sigma Chi Annual Fund.
With every one-time, monthly recurring, or annual gift, your generous, tax-deductible support empowers the Sigma Chi Foundation to fuel vital initiatives, from academic scholarships that ease the burden of rising tuition costs to our Fraternity's award-winning Transformational Leader program that shapes tomorrow’s leaders.
By making your gift before June 30, 2025, you’ll ignite the future for our next generation of brothers, passing forward the profound bonds that shaped your own journey. Honor our legacy and invest in the future of our brotherhood!
Additional Opportunity:
Founders' Scholarship
$30,000 Match Challenge
The Gill Family Foundation, including Significant Sig Jeff Gill, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 1978, is generously matching donations to Sigma Chi’s Founders’ Scholarship program up to a combined total of $30,000 through July 15.
From 2014 to 2022, the Sigma Chi Founders’ Scholarships were awarded annually to seven undergraduates excelling in academics and leadership. Since 2023, only one scholarship has been awarded.
By completing this challenge with the Gill family’s support and your contributions, we can fund six additional scholarships of up to $10,000 each.
Additional Opportunity:
Thomas Cowan Bell
Chapter Challenge
The Thomas Cowan Bell Chapter Challenge is a direct opportunity for you and fellow alumni brothers to sponsor or endow your chapter with designated educational and leadership development scholarships.
Your generous support will ensure your chapter receives the best available educational benefits provided to Sigma Chi chapters internationally, positioning our future Fraternity leaders to make a greater impact on campus and in their communities.
For more information on the Bell Challenge and a look at your chapter's current support level click below.
2025 Founders Day Shirt
Available on Sigma Chi Store through June 28
The official shirt celebrating Sigma Chi's 170th anniversary is available through Founders Day. Five dollars ($5) from every purchase will count towards our Day of Giving goal. Additionally, all orders received by June 10 will be received prior to our Founders Day (June 28).
YOUR ANNUAL FUND GIFT SUPPORTS
Academic Scholarships
Your contribution to the Annual Fund supports the educational needs of undergraduate and graduate student members from chapters without designated Bell Chapter or Donor-Scholarship awards. With college tuition costs at an all-time high, these awards offer essential assistance to our young brothers.
Educational Programs
Your donation funds leadership development for undergraduate members through Sigma Chi's acclaimed Transformational Leader program, created and delivered by the Sigma Chi Leadership Institute (SCLI), accredited by the Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools.
Additional Support
Annual Fund contributions support key Fraternity grants, educational programs, our historical initiative, and Sigma Chi's museums at our International Headquarters in Evanston, Illinois and our Founding Site in Oxford, Ohio.
Annual Fund Donors • 2024 to 2025 Fiscal Year
2024 to 2025 Annual Fund • Top Chapters
* Friends of Sigma Chi includes corporate match sponsors, donors with duplicate profiles or without a chapter listed.
Activity
Sigma Chi Donor Clubs
William Lewis Lockwood Society
Lifetime gifts of $100,000 or more to support the Foundation.
James Parks Caldwell Society
Brothers, sweethearts and friends who have established a legacy gift to support Sigma Chi through the Sigma Chi Foundation.
White Cross Trust
Annual gifts of $1,000 or more to support the Foundation.
Annual Contributor
Annual gifts of $999 or less supporting the Foundation.