named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Brotherhood Activities
Regular social and bonding events including house dinners, intramural sports, and brotherhood retreats that strengthen fraternal ties among members
Matthew Patrick Omans Fund
Memorial fund established in honor of Matthew Patrick Omans ’10 to support chapter members and initiatives
Michael Helwig ’89 Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship awarded to a Lambda Chi brother demonstrating love for the outdoors or concern for others, in memory of Michael Helwig ’89
Movember Foundation Partnership
Annual philanthropic campaign supporting men's health, including mental health awareness and fundraising events such as a gala with Pi Beta Phi
North American Food Drive
Longstanding partnership with Feeding America to combat hunger, participating in one of the fraternity's national philanthropic initiatives
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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University-Specific Endowment and Program Funding 1 activity
- Administering a scholarship fund for fraternity members with outdoor and service-oriented valuesProvides financial assistance to Lambda Chi Alpha members at Cornell University who demonstrate a love for the outdoors or concern for others through the Matthew Patrick Omans Fund and associated scholarship programs.
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Beach and Waterway Cleanup Initiatives 1 activity
- Conducting environmental stewardship activitiesOrganizes periodic gorge cleanup days in collaboration with Cornell Botanic Gardens and Cornell Outdoor Education to support local environmental conservation.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Facilitating family engagement through annual Parents WeekendHosts an annual Parents Weekend in April featuring events such as barbecues and wine tours to strengthen connections between brothers and their families.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Hosting fundraising events for mental health and men's health causesHosted a mental health awareness gala in partnership with Pi Beta Phi, raising over $4,000 for the Movember Foundation to support men's health initiatives.
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Student-Led Community Service Programs 1 activity
- Organizing community service initiatives through the Hoplite programEngages both undergraduate and alumni members in structured community service efforts via the Hoplite team, promoting civic engagement and volunteerism.
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Student Club and Organization Support 1 activity
- Providing leadership development and advisory support to undergraduate officersAdvises and supports undergraduate chapter leaders, strengthening their connection to the broader brotherhood and local community through mentorship and capacity-building initiatives.
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Fraternity and Sorority Housing Support 1 activity
- Providing on-campus housing and fellowship for undergraduate fraternity membersOffers housing and fosters brotherhood opportunities for undergraduate members of Lambda Chi Alpha at Cornell University, maintaining continuous operation since 1913.
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Community Event-Based Giving Programs 1 activity
- Sponsoring annual food drives in partnership with Feeding AmericaHas sponsored the North American Food Drive for over twenty-five years, contributing to regional and national food security efforts through organized donation campaigns.
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Alumni Community Building 1 activity
- Supporting alumni engagement through regional events and publicationsMaintains lifelong connections with alumni brothers through regional gatherings such as Brother Brunches and publishes The Omicron Oracle, an alumni magazine highlighting chapter news and alumni achievements.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$748K
Contributions & grants$6K1%
Program service revenue$740K99%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$815K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$112K
Cash$18K
Investments$0
Liabilities$161K
Net assets$-49K
Liquid reserves0.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -6.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 9
- ANDREW RICHMOND — MEMBER
- CHAD YU — MEMBER
- CIAN LLERENA — MEMBER
- DYLAN CHAMBERLIN — VICE PRESIDENT
- ERIK ANDERSON — MEMBER
- LUCAS LEE — TREASURER
- MATTHEW HEERING — MEMBER
- OSCAR CALLAMARI-ABRAMS — MEMBER
- QUINCY STERN — SECRETARY
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- Brett Ainsworth ’92 Partner — Publisher of The Omicron Oracle alumni magazine.
- Cornell Botanic Gardens Partner — Coordinates with Lambda Chi Alpha for periodic gorge cleanup days.
- Cornell Outdoor Education Partner — Coordinates with Lambda Chi Alpha for periodic gorge cleanup days.
- Cornell University Partner — Collaborates with Cornell University resources and programs to support student well-being and family engagement.
- Cornell University Partner — Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, Omicron Zeta chapter, is affiliated with and operates at Cornell University.
- Cornell University Partner — Provides housing and fellowship to undergraduate members enrolled at Cornell University.
- Cornell University Partner — Provides scholarship support to Lambda Chi Alpha members at Cornell University.
- Edgemoor Leadership Foundation Partner — Administers the Matthew Patrick Omans Fund on behalf of the Omicron Zeta chapter.
- Feeding America Partner — Partner organization for the North American Food Drive.
- ISWZA Fraternity, Inc. Network — Part of the ISWZA Fraternity, Inc. network, indicating a formal affiliation with the larger fraternity organization.
- Iswza Fraternity, Inc. Network — Privately owns the Edgemoor property housing the Omicron Zeta chapter.
- Lambda Chi Alpha Network — Omicron Zeta is a continuously chartered chapter of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity.
- Lambda Chi Alpha Educational Foundation Network — Part of the broader Lambda Chi Alpha network including the educational foundation.
- Mark Fernau ’82 Partner — Editor of The Omicron Oracle alumni magazine.
- Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life Partner — Provides advisory support to the chapter through collaboration with the university office.
- Pi Beta Phi Partner — Collaborated on a mental health awareness gala to support the Movember Foundation.
- Renee Alexander Partner — Serves as faculty fellow providing guidance to the chapter.
- Theta Kappa Nu Network — Shares historical development of rituals and emblems with Theta Kappa Nu.
strategies · 5
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.
- Alumni-Integrated Mentorship Networkmethodology: mentorship-networkBy connecting undergraduates with alumni, faculty, and community mentors, the fraternity enhances leadership and personal development because intergenerational guidance strengthens accountability, career readiness, and organizational cohesion.
- Anti-Hazing Institutional Reformmethodology: anti-hazing education modelBy eliminating the traditional pledgeship model and institutionalizing anti-hazing education, the fraternity promotes a safe, inclusive culture because removing hierarchical initiation processes fosters equality and long-term member well-being.
- Residential Fellowship Modelmethodology: residential-fellowship modelBy integrating shared living with structured communal activities and fellowship, the fraternity strengthens interpersonal bonds, continuity, and personal development because immersive residential experiences deepen brotherhood and social accountability.
- Service as Brotherhood Developmentmethodology: service-as-brotherhood-developmentBy engaging in community service together, members deepen fraternal bonds and personal growth because collective service fosters mutual accountability, shared purpose, and leadership development rooted in communal values.
- Values-Through-Ritual and Daily Practicemethodology: values-driven brotherhoodBy embedding shared values in daily rituals, creed recitation, and communal traditions, the fraternity sustains a cohesive identity across generations because consistent symbolic practice reinforces belonging and organizational continuity.