named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Black Maternal Health Matters
Podcast initiative addressing disparities in maternal and infant health outcomes, hosted on the WDKX network and other platforms.
Scholarship Program
Provides financial awards to college-bound high school seniors in Monroe County, NY, funded through chapter fundraising efforts.
Stork's Nest
Collaborative prenatal program with the March of Dimes that promotes early and regular prenatal care through education and incentives for pregnant women in Rochester, NY.
Z-HOPE (Zetas Helping Other People Excel)
Outreach initiative providing culturally appropriate, holistic programs focused on health promotion and empowerment for women, youth, seniors, men, and international women of color.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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LGBTQ+ and Community-Based Educational Scholarships 1 activity
- Administers scholarship awards for high school seniors in Monroe County, NYDistributes scholarships to college-bound high school seniors in Monroe County, NY; has awarded over $300,000 since 1975, with at least $150,000 specifically cited as awarded.
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Fraternity and Sorority Housing Support 1 activity
- Engages professional women through Amicae auxiliary groupOperates Amicae, an auxiliary group that enables professional women to support Zeta Phi Beta Sorority’s national and international community service initiatives.
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Community Health Equity Initiatives 1 activity
- Implements the Z-HOPE Project (Zetas Helping Other People Excel)Runs the Z-HOPE Project to support community members through interactive, holistic, and multidimensional outreach programs focused on health-promoting lifestyle choices.
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Perinatal Support Services 1 activity
- Operates the Stork's Nest Prenatal Program in Rochester, NYRuns the Rochester, NY Stork's Nest Prenatal Program in partnership with the March of Dimes, offering prenatal education and incentivizing health-promoting activities through the distribution of maternity and baby care items.
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Produces educational podcasts on maternal and infant health disparitiesProduces podcasts addressing disparities in maternal and infant health outcomes as part of its community health outreach efforts.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$15K
Contributions & grants$2K10%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$24K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$7K
balance sheet
Total assets$44K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$44K
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue -76.5%
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- American Cancer Society Partner — Collaborative partnership to support cancer-related initiatives and education.
- American Cancer Society Partner — Partnered on community initiatives.
- Chi Lambda Chapter Partner — Theta Alpha Zeta serves as the graduate sponsoring chapter for Chi Lambda, which supports students at Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Rochester, and SUNY Brockport.
- League of Women Voters Partner — Partnered on voter registration and voter education efforts.
- March of Dimes Partner — Collaborative partner in the implementation of the Stork's Nest Prenatal Program in Rochester, NY.
- March of Dimes Partner — Collaborative partnership to improve community health and support families.
- March of Dimes Partner — Partnered on community initiatives.
- WDKX Partner — Hosts the Black Maternal Health Matters podcast on its network.
- Zeta Amicae of Rochester, NY Partner — Collaborates on scholarship programming for college-bound high school seniors.
- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Network — Theta Alpha Zeta Chapter is part of the national Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. organization.
- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Partner — Theta Alpha Zeta Chapter operates as a local chapter of the national Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated.
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.
- Commitment-Based Membership Drives Impactmethodology: commitment-based_membership_selectionBy selecting members based on demonstrated commitment to scholarship, service, sisterhood, and finer womanhood, the organization produces deeper community impact and personal development because sustained engagement is rooted in shared values and proven dedication.
- Five Pearls Framework Focuses Service Impactmethodology: Five_Pearls_frameworkBy aligning community service projects with the Five Pearls principles—such as school adoption, maternal health (Stork’s Nest), and civic engagement—the organization ensures sustained, values-driven impact because programming is rooted in a shared national framework with generational reach.
- Holistic, Culturally Grounded Outreach Empowers Communitiesmethodology: holistic_outreachBy delivering multidimensional outreach that is culturally appropriate and addresses social, educational, and health needs together, the organization empowers diverse populations across the lifespan because integrated support responds to real-life complexities and builds trust.
- Incentivized Health Education Improves Maternal Outcomesmethodology: incentive-based_health_educationBy combining education with incentives, the organization increases participation in prenatal care and promotes healthy behaviors during pregnancy because tangible reinforcement supports behavior change in high-need populations.
- Inclusive Participation Expands Reach and Growthmethodology: inclusive_women_participationBy including women regardless of educational level, the organization fosters personal growth and amplifies community impact because diverse participation strengthens cultural relevance and broadens engagement across social strata.