named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Scholarships
Merit-based scholarships offered to first-year students in partnership with Cornell University, funded through fraternity resources.
Castle Campaign
Multi-year capital campaign (1992–1996) that raised funds for comprehensive renovations of the chapter house, including upgrades to heating, plumbing, electrical systems, and restoration of the Great Hall.
Undergraduate Strategic Plan
Living document outlining standards for chapter operations, including scholarship, leadership development, rush activities, and facility management.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Campus Construction and Renovation Projects 1 activity
- Conduct chapter house renovations and infrastructure improvementsCompletes phased, multi-year renovation projects to improve safety, living conditions, and infrastructure at the chapter house, including major upgrades to heating, plumbing, electrical systems, fire protection, kitchens, bathrooms, floors, windows, and structural elements; funded through alumni campaigns such as the $650,000 Castle Campaign in the 1990s.
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Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Deliver leadership and personal development programsFosters character, leadership, and intellectual growth among members through structured programs including career workshops, networking events, leadership development initiatives, and support for academic research and campus leadership roles.
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Alumni Community Building 1 activity
- Host rededication and alumni engagement eventsOrganizes formal events, including rededication celebrations and banquets, to mark completion of major projects and engage alumni; events include guest speakers, rituals, and coordinated scheduling with Cornell’s academic and athletic calendar.
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Community Stewardship Volunteer Programs 1 activity
- Organize community service and volunteer initiativesConducts regular community service activities benefiting the local Ithaca community, including seasonal volunteer events during Thanksgiving and spring environmental improvement projects.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Provide scholarships to undergraduate membersAwards annual scholarships to undergraduate members, totaling $75,850 per year, in collaboration with Cornell University to support first-year students.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Support fellowship and brotherhood through member eventsHosts monthly dinners and social gatherings for active members to strengthen fellowship, brotherhood, and community within the fraternity.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$346K
Contributions & grants$109K32%
Program service revenue$237K68%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$278K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$52K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$42K
Cash$2K
Investments$0
Liabilities$3K
Net assets$39K
Liquid reserves0.1 mo
4 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +46.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- ARRIAN SAFFARI — SECRETARY
- ERIC CHAE — VICE PRESIDENT
- GAVIN REIDER — PRESIDENT
- LEVI CHEN — TREASURER
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Beta Theta Pi Network — Beta Delta Chapter is part of the Beta Theta Pi national fraternity network.
- Beta Theta Pi National Fraternity Network — Recognized as an outstanding chapter by the national organization and featured in its magazine.
- Cornell University Government — Beta Delta Chapter operates at Cornell University, maintaining institutional affiliation with the university.
- Cornell University Network — Undergraduate chapter is based at Cornell University; multiple directors are alumni of the institution.
- Cornell University Partner — Beta Delta Chapter operates at Cornell University, indicating an institutional affiliation.
- Cornell University Partner — Collaborates with Cornell University to offer annual scholarships for first-year students.
- Cornell University Partner — Contributed to university traditions through the creation of the "Big Red Team" fight song.
- Cornell University Partner — Hosted banquet event in Willard Straight Hall and included Cornell representatives as speakers during the Rededication Celebration.
- Ithaca Partner — Engages in community service initiatives that benefit the local Ithaca community.
- Ithaca community organizations Partner — Collaborates with local Ithaca community organizations through volunteer activities.
- Jon Lindseth '56 Partner — Leadership chair and donor for the Castle Campaign, mentoring campaign leadership and inspiring alumni loyalty.
- Pi Kappa Alpha Partner — Assumed occupancy of Beta Delta's former West Campus house after Beta Theta Pi outgrew it.
- Sciarabba Walker & Associates, LLP Government — Accounting firm responsible for receiving and accounting for all campaign donations.
strategies · 3
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.
- Intergenerational Engagement Through Reciprocal Partnershipsmethodology: alumni_engagement_through_reciprocityBy connecting undergraduates and alumni through structured, reciprocal relationships—such as decade-based teams and shared social experiences—the fraternity strengthens chapter continuity and lifelong involvement, because mutual benefit and ongoing interaction foster sustained commitment and support.
- Leadership Cultivation Through Structured Experience and Mentorshipmethodology: leadership_cultivationBy providing chapter leadership roles, campus involvement opportunities, and alumni mentorship, the fraternity cultivates leadership as a learned responsibility, because experiential roles combined with guidance build competence, accountability, and community impact.
- Values-Based Brotherhood Developmentmethodology: values_based_community_formationBy fostering brotherhood grounded in shared values of scholarship, leadership, and mutual respect, the fraternity develops principled men who sustain accountable relationships and lifelong engagement, because shared identity and ethical norms strengthen cohesion and personal growth.