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DELTA CHI ASSOCIATION
ITHACA, NY · EIN 061444571 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE B82 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · dke-cornell.org
revenue
$54K
expenses
$30K
net assets
$61K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

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profile · synthesized from sources

Delta Chi Association is a Cornell University alumni and student organization associated with the Delta Kappa Epsilon (DKE) fraternity. It supports the Delta Chi chapter at 13 South Avenue in Ithaca, NY, through governance, fundraising, and stewardship of the historic chapter house. The organization facilitates brotherhood activities, campus engagement, and alumni relations for undergraduate and graduate members.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Annual Reunion and Membership Meeting
Hosts annual gatherings during Cornell Reunion Weekend featuring elections, alumni engagement, and chapter updates
Chapter House Stewardship
Manages maintenance, restoration, and improvement projects for the historic 13 South Avenue lodge, including porch, chimney, and kitchen upgrades
New Member Recruitment
Leads semester-based recruitment of undergraduate students into the Delta Kappa Epsilon brotherhood
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
    • Conduct fundraising campaigns for organizational support
      Raises funds from alumni and donors, including securing over $70,000 during Cornell Giving Day events, with $77,500 raised in 2024, to support operations and legacy projects.
  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Fund and manage scholarship endowment
      Established and maintains the Robert Trent Jones Scholarship endowment to support members’ educational goals through dedicated funding.
  • Internal Organizational Elections 1 activity
    • Host leadership and membership gatherings
      Organizes annual general membership meetings and formal elections for leadership positions, including Board of Directors, President, and Treasurer roles, during events such as Cornell Reunion Weekend.
  • Historic Building Restoration and Preservation 1 activity
    • Maintain and renovate chapter lodge facilities
      Conducts ongoing maintenance and renovation projects at the Deke House, including restoration of porches and staircases, repairs to wood and stone surfaces, drainage system upgrades, and electrical system overhauls to improve safety, capacity, and energy efficiency.
  • Alumni Community Building 1 activity
    • Organize alumni engagement events
      Hosts reunion weekends and other gatherings that bring together over 50 members to strengthen alumni connections and organizational continuity.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Support undergraduate membership recruitment and initiation
      Recruits and initiates new undergraduate members into the brotherhood, adding 17 new members in 2024–25 and 32 in 2025–26, including conducting formal initiations following periods of suspension.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$54K
Contributions & grants$53K98%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$1K2%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$30K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$61K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$61K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +11.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 9
  • ADAM LEYENS — BOARD MEMBER
  • BOB PLATT — BOARD MEMBER
  • CHARLES KERNER — BOARD MEMBER
  • CHRISTOPHER SCANNELL — BOARD MEMBER
  • MACJULIAN LANG — BOARD MEMBER
  • MATTHEW KARP — BOARD MEMBER
  • MICHAEL CLIFFORD — BOARD MEMBER
  • TYLER CAO — BOARD MEMBER
  • VINCENT BERTOMEU — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 7

Who they work with

  • Chi Psi Partner — Co-hosted a concert with Delta Chi Association.
  • Cornell University Government — Host institution for the Delta Chi Chapter; manages the DKE Group Housing Fund.
  • Cornell University Network — Delta Chi chapter is part of Cornell University's fraternity system
  • Cornell University Partner — Collaborates with the Delta Chi Association on maintenance, prioritization, and funding of house improvements at the Deke House.
  • Cornell University Partner — Host institution for the Delta Chi Chapter of Delta Kappa Epsilon.
  • Cornell University Partner — Sold chapter house to Cornell for $1 and maintained ongoing institutional relationship
  • Cornell's DKE Group Housing Fund Partner — Receives gifts from engaged alumni to support house improvements at the Deke House.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

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  • Alumni-Funded Sustainability Model
    methodology: alumni-funded_sustainability_model
    By relying on sustained alumni financial support through dedicated funds, the organization maintains chapter infrastructure and operations because long-term financial stability enables continuity of mission and programming.
  • Lifelong Brotherhood Model
    methodology: lifelong_brotherhood_model
    By fostering lifelong brotherhood through shared traditions and values, the organization sustains member engagement beyond undergraduate years because ongoing connection strengthens identity and commitment.