Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity

What Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity does

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. (ΚΑΨ) is a private, non-profit collegiate Greek-letter fraternity founded on January 5, 1911 at Indiana University Bloomington. As one of the nine historically Black fraternities and sororities collectively known as the "Divine Nine" through its membership in the National Pan-Hellenic Council, the fraternity serves college-educated men across the United States and international territories. The organization operates through approximately 700 undergraduate and alumni chapters organized into 12+ geographic provinces, with more than 150,000 initiated members and active chapters in 13+ countries including the United Kingdom, Germany, Korea, Japan, Nigeria, Bermuda, Canada, Dubai, the Dominican Republic, and South Africa. International Headquarters is located at 2322-24 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, with a staff of 51–100 employees.

The fraternity generates revenue through annual Grand Chapter membership dues ($100 undergraduate, $200 alumni), a Life Membership program ($3,500 fully paid or $5,000 in four annual installments), one-time Chapter Housing Assessments, event registration fees, and corporate sponsorship from a diversified roster of partners including Eli Lilly, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, St. Jude, Regions Bank, J.P. Morgan Chase, the U.S. Army, and Volkswagen Group of America. A separately incorporated philanthropic arm, the Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation (established 1981 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit), funds youth development, scholarships, and disaster relief. The fraternity operates a portfolio of programs — Guide Right, Kappa League, Achievement Academy, Undergraduate Leadership Institute, Lead Kappa, G.L.A.D., Room To Read, Learn 2 Live, and the "Are You OK?" mental health initiative — and maintains a Brothers Only member portal for dues, directory, and event services.

Distribution relies on the province-based chapter network, the member portal, and recurring national events including the Grand Chapter Meeting (88th edition scheduled July 2027 in Baltimore) and biennial National Founders' Day celebrations (17th edition scheduled January 2026 in Nassau, Bahamas). The fraternity is not a technology company and operates no proprietary AI/ML systems. Notable strategic partnerships include a January 2024 agreement with Indiana University's Kelley School of Business providing at least three annual full-tuition MBA fellowships to Kappa members. The organization faces reputational and legal exposure from a 2024 hazing incident in Miami in which a U.S. Secret Service agent and two other men were charged with felony hazing, aggravated battery, and attempted manslaughter.

Name

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity

Legal name

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

Website

https://kappaalphapsi1911.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1911

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. is a private, non-profit collegiate Greek-letter fraternity founded in 1911, serving over 150,000 members across approximately 700 undergraduate and alumni chapters in the U.S. and 13+ international territories. Revenue derives from membership dues, life membership fees, and a separately incorporated philanthropic foundation supporting youth and scholarship programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fraternal Organization

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Greek Life (Fraternities & Sororities) (EDALAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fundraising & Annual Giving (EDALAOAB), Major Gifts, Planned Giving & Endowment Development (EDALAOAC), Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC)

Keywords

• Collegiate fraternity services
• Leadership development programs
• Community service initiatives
• Youth mentorship programs
• Fraternal membership organization

Headquarters

HQ city

Benton Harbor

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: The fraternity generates revenue through annual Grand Chapter dues: $100 per year for undergraduate brothers and $200 per year for alumni brothers. These dues fund the fraternity's operations, publications (Kappa Alpha Psi Journal, Confidential Bulletin), national events, and philanthropic programs.
2. Life Membership: Life membership programs provide one-time or subscription-based revenue. Option 1: Fully Paid Life Membership at $3,500 (one payment) including plaque, gold card and life membership pin. Option 2: Subscribing Life Membership at $5,000 via four annual payments of $1,250 each. Life members are exempt from annual dues.
3. Chapter Housing Assessments: One-time Grand Chapter Housing Assessment fees apply: $100 one-time fee for members initiated before 1990, $30 reactivation fee for 1-3 years lapsed, $50 reactivation fee for 4+ years lapsed.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. is a collegiate Greek-letter fraternity that recruits college-educated men through undergraduate and alumni chapters, providing membership, brotherhood, leadership development, community service programming, youth mentorship, and professional networking. Revenue is generated through annual Grand Chapter dues ($100 undergraduate / $200 alumni), life membership tiers ($3,500 fully paid or $5,000 over four annual installments), chapter housing assessments, event registrations, and corporate/community sponsorships supporting the fraternity's national operations, publications, and philanthropic programs.

Product overview

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. (ΚΑΨ) is a collegiate Greek-letter fraternity offering a portfolio of community service programs, youth development initiatives, leadership development programs, member services, and educational partnerships. The core programs include Guide Right and Kappa League for youth mentorship, Achievement Academy for academic support, and the Undergraduate Leadership Institute (ULI) for member development. The fraternity operates its Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation as a philanthropic arm supporting youth in underserved communities through scholarships, Kappa Kamp, and disaster relief. Additional offerings include the Kappa Alpha Psi Journal (quarterly publication), Life Membership Program, awards including the Laurel Wreath Award and Byron K. Armstrong Scholars Award, and national events including Grand Chapter Meetings and National Founders' Day celebrations. The organization also provides Senior Kappa Affairs for members 60+ and the Kappa Archive Recovery Initiative for historical preservation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation: The philanthropic arm of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, focused on youth development, scholarships, and community service programs.

Products and services

• Annual Grand Chapter Membership Dues Annual Grand Chapter dues payable as of October 1 (fiscal year start): $100 per year for undergraduate brothers and $200 per year for alumni brothers. Funds operations, publications, national events, and philanthropic programs.
• Life Membership Program Life membership option available as Fully Paid ($3,500 one-time payment, includes plaque, gold card, and life membership pin) or Subscribing ($5,000 in four annual payments of $1,250). Life members are exempt from annual dues.
• Guide Right Community service and mentorship initiative focused on helping young boys fulfill their potential and become productive citizens.
• Kappa League Youth leadership development program that works alongside Guide Right to develop young men through mentorship and community engagement.
• Achievement Academy Academic achievement program supporting members and youth in their educational pursuits.
• Undergraduate Leadership Institute (ULI) Leadership development program for undergraduate fraternity members to build organizational and professional leadership skills.
• Lead Kappa Leadership training and development program designed to elevate leadership capabilities among fraternity members.
• Are You OK? Mental health awareness initiative prioritizing mental health in the African American community through conversations, advocacy, and accessible culturally sensitive services.
• Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation The fraternity's philanthropic 501(c)(3) arm supporting youth and young adults in underserved communities through programs including Diamonds in the Rough, Kappa Kamp, scholarships, and disaster relief.
• Kappa Alpha Psi Journal Official fraternity publication distributed quarterly (Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer) plus a special Conclave Edition during conclave years, covering fraternity news, achievements, and historical content.
• Grand Chapter Awards (Laurel Wreath, Elder Watson Diggs, Byron K. Armstrong Scholars) Highest awards available to members: Laurel Wreath Award (max four candidates annually), Elder Watson Diggs Award (up to five candidates annually), and Byron K. Armstrong Scholars Award (undergraduate only, 3.0+ GPA, top scholars receive up to $4,000).
• Kappa Alpha Psi Kelley School of Business MBA Fellowship Fellowship partnership with Indiana University Kelley School of Business offering at least three full-tuition fellowships annually for Kappa Alpha Psi members to attend the Full-Time MBA Program.
• Grand Chapter Meeting (National Conclave) Biennial fraternity-wide meetings for membership services, leadership elections, and fraternity governance.
• National Founders' Day Celebration Biennial national celebration commemorating the fraternity's founding on January 5, 1911.
• Chapter Locator Online directory allowing users to find undergraduate and alumni chapters across all U.S. states and international locations.

Quantifiable outcome

• University of Michigan Credit Union CEO Tiffany Ford honored as Woman of Achievement by Kappa Alpha Psi AAYI Alumni Chapter; UMCU grew to nearly 123,000 members and more than $1.4 billion in assets under her leadership since 2011.
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Indiana University Kelley School of BusinesscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 January 2024Kappa Alpha Psi partnered with the Indiana University Kelley School of Business with the goal of increasing diversity in corporate leadership. Through the partnership, Kappa Alpha Psi members can apply for a fellowship program to attend Kelley's nationally ranked Full-Time MBA Program. At least three full-tuition fellowships will be provided annually. Successful candidates will be known as Kappa Alpha Psi Fellows. This partnership builds on Kelley's founding role in the Consortium for Graduate Study in Management and its participation in the Forté Foundation.
• American Cancer SocietyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmerican Cancer Society is listed as a corporate sponsor of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, supporting the fraternity's community health initiatives.
• March of DimesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarch of Dimes is listed as a corporate sponsor, supporting the fraternity's health and wellness community programs.
• Eli LillyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEli Lilly is listed as a corporate sponsor of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity.
• St. Jude Children's Research HospitalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSt. Jude is listed as a corporate sponsor. Kappa Alpha Psi undergraduate chapters are encouraged to fundraise for St. Jude events as part of Chapter of the Month applications.
• Johnson & JohnsonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJohnson & Johnson is listed as a corporate sponsor supporting the fraternity's health and community programs.
• PfizerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPfizer is listed as a corporate sponsor of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity.
• Regions BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegions Bank is listed as a corporate sponsor. The bank offers Kappa-themed debit cards for members.
• J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerJ.P. Morgan Chase & Co. is listed as a corporate sponsor supporting the fraternity's financial literacy and community programs.
• U.S. ArmyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe U.S. Army is listed as a corporate/community sponsor, offering career pathways and support for fraternity members.
• National Pan-Hellenic CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKappa Alpha Psi is a member of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), the coordinating body for the nine historically Black fraternities and sororities known as the 'Divine Nine.' The fraternity works with NPHC on outreach to other Divine Nine organizations including joint MBA fellowship initiatives.
• Room To ReadminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRoom To Read is listed as a community sponsor supporting the fraternity's literacy and education programs.
• Volkswagen Group of AmericaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVolkswagen Group of America is listed as a corporate sponsor.
• All of Us Research Program (NIH)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe All of Us Research Program is listed as a community sponsor, supporting health research initiatives relevant to the African American community.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Sigma Gamma Rho is a Divine Nine historically Black sorority founded in 1922 at Butler University. It operates the same collegiate/alumni chapter model with dues, life membership, and a national philanthropic arm, frequently co-hosting events and joint initiatives with Kappa Alpha Psi through NPHC.
• Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. Iota Phi Theta is the newest of the Divine Nine historically Black fraternities, founded in 1963 at Morgan State University. It is the most direct peer for membership model and target market, though smaller in scale, and participates in the same NPHC coordination structure as Kappa Alpha Psi.
• Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Alpha Kappa Alpha is the oldest African American Greek-letter sorority and a Divine Nine sister organization. It operates a near-identical membership, chapter, dues, and philanthropic foundation model and shares the same target market (HBCU and predominantly Black student populations) and corporate sponsor ecosystem as Kappa Alpha Psi.
• Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Zeta Phi Beta is a Divine Nine historically Black sorority founded in 1920 at Howard University. Its chapter-based, dues-funded, community-service-oriented operating model is directly comparable to Kappa Alpha Psi, and it shares the same NPHC affiliation and corporate partner relationships.
• Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Phi Beta Sigma is a Divine Nine historically Black fraternity founded in 1914 at Howard University. It mirrors Kappa Alpha Psi's collegiate-plus-alumni chapter model, dues structure, and member-services programming, and frequently partners with Kappa Alpha Psi on joint NPHC initiatives including MBA fellowships.
• Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Delta Sigma Theta is a Divine Nine historically Black sorority founded in 1913. It runs an analogous collegiate/alumni chapter model, annual dues, life membership, and a parallel philanthropic and leadership-development portfolio, frequently appearing alongside Kappa Alpha Psi in joint NPHC programming and corporate DEI partnerships.
• Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Omega Psi Phi is a Divine Nine historically Black fraternity founded in 1911 at Howard University. It competes with Kappa Alpha Psi for the same undergraduate recruits and alumni members, and operates a similar chapter-based, dues-funded, membership-driven model with a national philanthropic program.
• Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Alpha Phi Alpha is the oldest historically Black Greek-letter fraternity (founded 1906 at Cornell) and a fellow Divine Nine member organization. It operates under a virtually identical model: collegiate chapters, alumni chapters, dues, life membership, a philanthropic foundation, and a parallel mission of leadership, achievement, and service to the African American community.

Others

• National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC): The NPHC is the umbrella coordinating body for the Divine Nine historically Black Greek-letter organizations. It is the governing/coordination infrastructure that Kappa Alpha Psi both belongs to and participates in for joint programming (including MBA fellowship initiatives referenced in the data).

Broad incumbents

• Sigma Chi Fraternity: Sigma Chi is a large, predominantly white fraternity founded in 1855 with a similar collegiate chapter, dues, and life membership model. It is comparable as a broad incumbent in the same fraternity/sorority industry and represents the non-HBCU scale and operational benchmark, but it does not serve the same target demographic or share the Divine Nine ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kappa-alpha-psi

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Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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