irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $500CALS CHARITABLE TRUST FRESHMEN AND TRANSFER AWARDS. The CALS Charitable Trust is an endowment formed by a group of alumni from the Agriculture and Life Sciences Fraternity of Alpha Zeta. Each year, the CALS Charitable Trust provides awards to CALS freshmen and transfer students. These awards are open to all CALS freshmen and transfer students who are in their first year at Cornell. The criteria for these awards are academic performance, Cornell and external activities and service especially relating to agriculture and the life sciences and vision as to personal goals. Preference is given to students who plan to be involved in some way with agriculture in the broadest sense including biological, environmental, and physical and social sciences.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Ag Day on the Ag Quad
Annual fall outreach event featuring animals, agriculture education, and food sales to raise money for Tompkins County 4-H
CALS Charitable Trust Academic Enrichment Grants
Provides funding for chapter members to attend leadership programs, conferences, internships, research, and other academically enriching experiences not covered by other funding sources
Faculty Wine & Cheese
Semesterly networking event where members invite professors and faculty to socialize and build academic relationships at the fraternity house
House Awards Banquet
End-of-year event recognizing members for service, leadership, and contributions to Alpha Zeta; includes presentation of local awards and scholarships
Philanthropy Initiatives
Organized service activities including blood drives, Relay for Life, Adopt-A-Family, Judy's Day, and volunteer work at veterinary clinics, animal rescues, and 4-H centers
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Student Organization Funding and Support 1 activity
- Administering academic enrichment grantsProvides Academic Enrichment Grants to the active chapter since 2012 to support educational and developmental initiatives within the fraternity.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Coordinating philanthropic and community service eventsOrganizes and participates in a range of philanthropic events including a Blood Drive with the American Red Cross, Relay For Life, Adopt-A, Judy's Day, Halloween at Southside, and Adopt-a-Soldier letter writing.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Funding scholarships for chapter membersProvides multiple scholarships and financial awards to active chapter members based on need, scholarship, character, leadership, and commitment to the fraternity, including need-based and non-need-based awards ranging from $275 to $1000 and supported through investment income and endowment funds.
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University-Specific Endowment and Program Funding 1 activity
- Funding student scholarships through CALS Charitable TrustProvides annual awards to incoming Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) freshmen and transfer students through the CALS Charitable Trust.
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County and Regional Agricultural Fair Management 1 activity
- Organizing annual agriculture outreach eventHosts an annual event on the Ag Quad featuring animals, educational information, and food service to raise funds and promote agriculture.
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Campus Auxiliary Services Management 1 activity
- Providing regular meals for membersEmploys a chef to prepare and serve regular meals during academic semesters, including weekday lunches, dinners Sunday–Thursday, and Sunday brunch.
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Membership & Sponsorship Development 1 activity
- Recruiting new fraternity membersConducts active recruitment efforts to bring in new members to the Cornell Chapter of Alpha Zeta Fraternity.
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Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Supporting member volunteerism in agricultureEncourages and facilitates individual member volunteering at veterinary clinics, animal rescue centers, and local 4-H centers as part of the fraternity’s philanthropy focus on agriculture.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Hosting and supporting active chapter membersProvides housing and shared facilities at 214 Thurston Avenue for approximately 30 active members and maintains a fully stocked kitchen accessible for self-prepared meals.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$167K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$160K96%
Investment income$6K4%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$187K
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$530K
Cash$56K
Investments$267K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$530K
Liquid reserves20.8 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +3.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 9
- BONNIE MUFFOLETTO — VICE PRESIDENT
- CHRIS CASTELLANO — MEMBER
- GLENN GABRIEL — TREASURER
- JEFFREY PERRY — PRESIDENT
- JESSICA MAY — MEMBER
- JOHN BROUILLETTE — MEMBER
- KIM FLEMMING — MEMBER
- REBECCA FRANKLIN — MEMBER
- REBECCA TALLMADGE — SECRETARY
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Alpha Zeta National Organization Network — Cornell Chapter pays national initiation fees and adheres to national membership requirements.
- American Red Cross Partner — Collaborates on a Blood Drive as part of philanthropic activities.
- CALS Charitable Trust Partner — Manages the Kent L. Wells Memorial Award fund locally since 2017.
- CALS Charitable Trust Partner — Provides Academic Enrichment Grants to the active chapter.
- Cornell University Government — Administers financial aid eligibility and hosts scholarship programs through institutional campaigns.
- Cornell University Network — Hosts fraternity chapter and facilitates student engagement
- Cornell University Network — Registered student organization at Cornell University.
- Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Partner — Provides awards to incoming students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS).
- National Alpha Zeta Foundation Network — Established the first endowed scholarship for Alpha Zeta, later managed locally.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Academic Enrichment Through Targeted Grantingmethodology: academic_enrichment_grantingBy providing funding for academic activities when other sources are unavailable, the fraternity enhances educational outcomes and member retention, because financial support for experiential learning reduces barriers and reinforces academic commitment.
- Integrated Service Engagement Modelmethodology: integrated_service_modelBy combining chapter-wide initiatives with individual service participation, the fraternity strengthens philanthropic impact and member commitment, because personal engagement increases ownership and sustained involvement in service activities.
- Leadership and Character Development Modelmethodology: leadership-and-character-developmentBy emphasizing scholarship, leadership, character, and fellowship, the fraternity develops well-rounded members who are more likely to remain engaged and contribute positively to the organization and broader agricultural community, because these values foster long-term commitment and personal investment.
- Two-Pronged Award Strategy Combining Merit and Needmethodology: holistic_award_criteriaBy distributing awards based on a holistic set of criteria including financial need, academic performance, character, and commitment, the fraternity increases equitable access and sustained engagement, because multi-dimensional evaluation supports both excellence and inclusion.