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ALPHA DELTA PHI CORNELL CHAPTER
ITHACA, NY · EIN 150536980 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · adphicornell.org
revenue
$1.1M
expenses
$1.1M
net assets
$64K
employees
2
volunteers
22
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE AND POSITIVE PERSONAL GROWTH EXPERIENCE FOR ALL UNDERGRADUATE AND ALUMNI BROTHERS: SOCIAL, ETHICAL, LEADERSHIP, SCHOLASTIC, COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND LITERARY

profile · synthesized from sources

Alpha Delta Phi Cornell Chapter is a social fraternity at Cornell University that supports undergraduate and alumni brothers through personal growth experiences in leadership, scholarship, ethics, and community service. The organization fosters brotherhood and operates a chapter house at 777 Stewart Avenue in Ithaca, NY. It engages in fundraising, community events, and recognition programs for students and faculty.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Faculty Recognition Program
Greek societies, including Alpha Delta Phi, recognize Cornell professors for excellence in teaching and mentorship
John S. Dyson Citizenship Award
Annual award recognizing a Cornell fraternity or sorority student who demonstrates exceptional leadership, community service, philanthropy, and scholarship
Leadership Conference
Event for fraternity members focused on leadership development, first documented in 2010
Victory Club
Annual charity event organized by Alpha Delta Phi to raise funds for local causes; has been held intermittently since at least 2002
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Multi-Institution Scholarship Funding 1 activity
    • Awards scholarships to undergraduate students based on academic achievement and community contribution
      Provides annual scholarships to full-time undergraduate students at select institutions to support direct educational expenses such as tuition, room, board, and books, awarded based on academic merit and contribution to the SELEF community.
  • Public School Support Fundraising 1 activity
    • Conducts fundraising activities to support educational and youth programs
      Organizes fundraising events and campaigns that have raised over $80,000 for the Ithaca Public Education Initiative (IPEI) and $11,000 for youth training programs, including direct donations to support local teachers and students.
  • Youth Writing Contests & Recognition Programs 1 activity
    • Hosts an annual literary competition for undergraduate students
      Organizes a yearly literary and artistic competition open to undergraduates associated with SELEF at select colleges, awarding a $1,000 grand prize and $250 first prizes in six categories: fiction, non-fiction, poetry, photography, film, and music/lyrics, with winning entries promoted via social media.
  • Historic Building Restoration and Preservation 1 activity
    • Maintains and preserves historical archives and chapter house infrastructure
      Preserves a historical photo archive spanning over 130 years and past issues of The Cornell Alpha Delt newsletter; manages ongoing maintenance of the chapter house through dedicated funding, including past renovations such as sprinkler system installation, and has constructed and occupied multiple chapter houses since 1878, including a Tudor-style building in 1931 still in use today.
  • Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
    • Organizes member engagement and reunion events
      Hosts annual and periodic events including Homecoming (2024), Victory Club events, and a 2025 reunion to foster community and engagement among members.
  • Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
    • Provides personal growth and leadership development for undergraduate and alumni members
      Offers structured opportunities focused on social, ethical, leadership, scholastic, community service, and literary development for undergraduate and alumni members of the fraternity.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.09M
Contributions & grants$23K2%
Program service revenue$1.07M98%
Investment income$550%
Other revenue$-3K
expenses
Total expenses$1.07M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$15K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$154K
Cash$80K
Investments$0
Liabilities$90K
Net assets$64K
Liquid reserves0.9 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +33.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 22
  • ALEJANDRO ESPINOSA — STEWARD
  • BEN KAIROUZ — RECRUITMENT CHAIR
  • CEEROUS LESAGE — RISK MANAGER
  • ERICK ZEPEDA — DIRECTOR OF FACILIITES
  • GABE HELLER — RECRUITMENT CHAIR
  • GEORGE RYCKMAN — TREASURER
  • HARRY CORBIN — HOUSE MANAGER
  • JACOB LIEBERMAN — VICE-PRESIDENT
  • JAXON JACOBS — SOCIAL CHAIR
  • JOHN SMITH — ALUMNI RELATIONS CHAIR
  • JOSH GREENE — PHILANTHROPY CHAIR
  • KAMSI ANIENWELU — RECRUITMENT CHAIR
  • LUC SURPRENANT — DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
  • NATE WHITTINGTON — SAPS CHAIR
  • NOAH YAFFE — SOCIAL CHAIR
  • PAUL TRAJANOVICH — HISTORIAN
  • RYAN HALE — RUSH ADVISOR
  • STAV AGAJAN — PRESIDENT
  • THEO MUECKE — SOCIAL CHAIR
  • THOR WAGUESPACK — RECRUITMENT & SOCIAL COORDINAT1
  • TYLER GRAY — SOCIAL ADVISOR
  • ZAC KIMMELMAN — FINANCIAL ADVISOR
relationships · 13

Who they work with

  • Adelphic Cornell Educational Fund Partner — Collaborates with the Adelphic Cornell Educational Fund for financial support and stewardship of the chapter's physical and educational mission.
  • Alpha Delta Phi International Network — Receives and distributes pledge materials from Alpha Delta Phi International for new member education.
  • Chi Phi Partner — Provided temporary lodging to Alpha Delta Phi members after the 1929 fire destroyed their chapter house.
  • Cornell Alumni Partner — Collaborates with Cornell Alumni for alumni events.
  • Cornell Star and Crescent Foundation Partner — Associated foundation supporting Alpha Delta Phi at Cornell
  • Cornell University Partner — Cornell Chapter of Alpha Delta Phi operates as a recognized student organization at Cornell University.
  • Hamilton College Network — Collaborated with Hamilton College brothers during the initiation of Cornell chapter members in 1869.
  • Hobart College Partner — Received assistance from Hobart College brothers during the initiation of Cornell chapter members in 1869.
  • IPEI Partner — Receives funding from fraternity-led Victory Club fundraising events.
  • Ithaca Public Education Initiative Partner — Recipient of a donation from Alpha Delta Phi.
  • Rochester Chapter Partner — Hosted the initiation of ten charter members of the Cornell chapter in 1869.
  • Samuel Eells Literary and Educational Foundation Partner — Co-sponsors and administers the annual literary competition with the Alpha Delta Phi Cornell Chapter.
  • Samuel Eells Literary and Educational Foundation Partner — Collaborates to administer the Seward Scholarships and the SELEF Literary Competition.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

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  • Adaptive Traditionalism to Sustain Relevance and Values
    methodology: adaptive_traditionalism
    By maintaining core standards in personal achievement, service, and conduct while adapting to evolving student norms, the organization ensures continuity and cultural resonance because lasting institutions balance heritage with responsiveness to contemporary contexts.
  • Alumni and Infrastructure Stewardship for Long-Term Survival
    methodology: alumni-engagement-and-infrastructure-stewardship
    By re-engaging alumni and stabilizing financial and physical infrastructure, the chapter ensures organizational continuity because long-term institutional resilience depends on both human and material foundations.
  • Holistic Personal Development Through Integrated Programming
    methodology: holistic_personal_development
    By integrating programming across social, ethical, leadership, academic, service, and literary domains, the organization fosters well-rounded personal growth because multidimensional engagement strengthens character and leadership capacity more effectively than single-focus initiatives.