Your donation to NY Delta helps provide a rich fraternity experience for your chapter brothers. Your contributions are essential for the continued success of our chapter at Rensselaer. Thank you for your continued support of all things SigEp!
We have many funds that allow you to choose how to best support the chapter.
The funds with the greatest need are the General Fund, the Chapter Support Fund, the Building Fund, and the Scholarship Fund.
Each have different tax deductibility rules, matching gift eligibility, and fees incurred by the AVC. Expand the sections below or open the Fund Summary Matrix to learn more.
If you need any help with your gift, please contact AVC Treasurer Brian Michalka ‘16 at bmichalka@sigepnyd.com
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Purpose
Used to support fraternity operations and alumni operations expense.Tax Deductibility
Donations are not tax-deductible.Employer Matching Gift Eligibility
Not eligible for most employer matching gift programs.Fund Held By
NY Delta AVC, a 501(c)(7) entity
IRS Tax ID: 14-6024557Investment Strategy
Held as cash and cash equivalents.
Funds are not invested.Endowment Spending Policy
This fund is not endowed.Processing Fees - per donation
Varies by Payment Method
Venmo / Zelle: 0%
PayPal: 2.89% + $0.49
Card: 2.99% + $.049
Cash / Check: 0%Administrative Fees - per donation
0%Annual Management Fees
0% -
Purpose
Used to support capital improvements and savings for a future facilities upgrade.Tax Deductibility
Donations are not tax-deductible.Employer Matching Gift Eligibility
Not eligible for most employer matching gift programs.Fund Held By
NY Delta AVC, a 501(c)(7) entity
IRS Tax ID: 14-6024557Investment Strategy
Held as cash and cash equivalents. Funds are not invested.Endowment Spending Policy
This fund is not endowed.Processing Fees - per donation
Varies by Payment Method
Venmo / Zelle: 0%
PayPal: 2.89% + $0.49
Card: 2.99% + $.049
Cash / Check: 0%Administrative Fees - per donation
0%Annual Management Fees
0% -
Purpose
*Changed on January 1, 2024
Used to support educational spaces in the chapter house and other educational expenses.Tax Deductibility
Donations are tax-deductible.Employer Matching Gift Eligibility
Eligible for most employer matching gift programs.Fund Held By
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, a 501(c)(3) entity.
IRS Tax ID: 14-1340095Investment Strategy
Funds are received by NY Delta as reimbursements to submitted qualifying expenses and deposited into the General Fund.
Funds are not invested.Endowment Spending Policy
This fund is not endowed.Processing Fees - per donation
Covered by Administrative FeesAdministrative Fees - per donation
10% (Goes to RPI)Annual Management Fees
0% -
Purpose
Used to fund renovations and new facilities construction for the educational space of our chapter facilities.Tax Deductibility
Donations are tax-deductible.Employer Matching GiftEligibility
Eligible for most employer matching gift programs.Fund Held By
Sigma Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation, a 501(c)(3) entity.
IRS Tax ID: 54-6053821Investment Strategy
This fund is not invested.Endowment Spending Policy
This fund is not endowed.Processing Fees - per donation
Covered by Administrative FeesAdministrative Fees - per donation
2%: Gifts of $1 - $99,999
0%: Gifts of $100,000+Annual Management Fees
0% -
Purpose
Used to fund scholarships for current undergraduates and Balanced Man Scholarship recipients.Tax Deductibility
Donations are tax-deductible.Employer Matching Gift Eligibility
Eligible for most employer matching gift programs.Fund Held By
Sigma Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation, a 501(c)(3) entity.
IRS Tax ID: 54-6053821Investment Strategy
Funds are invested per the SigEp investment committee strategy.Endowment Spending Policy
This fund is endowed with a spend policy of 4.25% of the previous 12-quarter average fund balance annually.Processing Fees - per donation
Covered by Administrative FeesAdministrative Fees - per donation
2%: Gifts of $1 - $99,999
0%: Gifts of $100,000+Annual Management Fees
0.65% -
Purpose
Funds will not be saved or endowed for future use, but used to fund immediate scholarships or educational expenses selected by the donor.Tax Deductibility
Donations are tax-deductible.Employer Matching Gift Eligibility
Eligible for most employer matching gift programs.Fund Held By
Sigma Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation, a 501(c)(3) entity.
IRS Tax ID: 54-6053821Investment Strategy
Held as cash and cash equivalents.
Funds are not invested.Endowment Spending Policy
This fund is not endowed.Processing Fees - per donation
Covered by Administrative FeesAdministrative Fees - per donation
2%: Gifts of $1 - $99,999
0%: Gifts of $100,000+Annual Management Fees
0% -
Purpose
Used to fund fees and expenses for one NY Delta undergraduate member to attend Ruck Leadership Institute annually.Learn more
*Please note, this fund is fully endowed at this time. Consider alternative funds for your gift.Tax Deductibility
Donations are tax-deductible.Employer Matching Gift Eligibility
Eligible for most employer matching gift programs.Fund Held By
Sigma Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation, a 501(c)(3) entity.
IRS Tax ID: 54-6053821Investment Strategy
Funds are invested per the SigEp investment committee strategy.Endowment Spending Policy
This fund is endowed with a spend policy of paying lodging, registration, and travel for one Ruck Leadership Institute scholar from NY Delta annually.Processing Fees - per donation
Covered by Administrative FeesAdministrative Fees - per donation
2%: Gifts of $1 - $99,999
0%: Gifts of $100,000+Annual Management Fees
0.65% -
Purpose
Used to fund registration expenses for seven NY Delta executive officers to attend Carlson Leadership Academy annually.Tax Deductibility
Donations are tax-deductible.Employer Matching Gift Eligibility
Eligible for most employer matching gift programs.Fund Held By
Sigma Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation, a 501(c)(3) entity.
IRS Tax ID: 54-6053821Investment Strategy
Funds are invested per the SigEp investment committee strategy.Endowment Spending Policy
This fund is endowed with a spend policy of paying registration expenses for seven NY Delta executive officers to attend Carlson Leadership Academy annually.Processing Fees - per donation
Covered by Administrative FeesAdministrative Fees - per donation
2%: Gifts of $1 - $99,999
0%: Gifts of $100,000+Annual Management Fees
0.65% -
Purpose
Used to fund registration and lodging expenses for one delegate, one alternate, and one alumni volunteer to attend Conclave every two years.Tax Deductibility
Donations are tax-deductible.Employer Matching Gift Eligibility
Eligible for most employer matching gift programs.Fund Held By
Sigma Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation, a 501(c)(3) entity.
IRS Tax ID: 54-6053821Investment Strategy
Funds are invested per the SigEp investment committee strategy.Endowment Spending Policy
This fund is endowed with a spend policy of paying registration and lodging expenses for one delegate, one alternate, and one alumni volunteer to attend Conclave every two years.Processing Fees - per donation
Covered by Administrative FeesAdministrative Fees - per donation
2%: Gifts of $1 - $99,999
0%: Gifts of $100,000+Annual Management Fees
0.65%