Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity - Chi Tetertan

What Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity - Chi Tetertan does

Phi Sigma Kappa is a U.S.-based private men's collegiate fraternity founded on March 15, 1873, at Massachusetts Agricultural College (now the University of Massachusetts Amherst) and currently headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. The organization operates a federation of over 100 active undergraduate chapters across more than 27 U.S. states, supported by two wholly-owned affiliates: the Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation (a 501(c)(3) entity, incorporated in 1947) that funds scholarships, leadership programs, and chapter grants; and Phi Sigma Kappa Properties (incorporated November 2002), a national housing corporation for chapter real estate. The core member experience is delivered through the Cardinal Journey program — a three-phase member development curriculum (Brotherhood, Scholarship, Character) that received the 2020 Laurel Wreath award from the North American Interfraternity Conference — supplemented by leadership programming (Shonk Undergraduate Leadership School, Robert M. Zillgitt Leadership Institute, Conclave: Officer Academy, Phi Chats webinars) and a prevention education requirement (CommunityEdu).

The organization's technology stack is anchored by myPhiSig, a Salesforce-backed membership management platform launched on July 24, 2023, which consolidates chapter operations, officer reporting, event registration, financial management (dues, budgets, lease contracts, tax filing, receivables), and member resources under SSO via the Fraternal Solutions Identity (FSID) portal. Adjacent integrations include Classy for online donations, PayPal for select Life Loyal payments, VectorSolutions for required associate-member prevention education, Real Response for concern/referral reporting, and Birkman and CliftonStrengths for leadership and personal development assessments. A partnership with the Special Olympics serves as the international service project, and a Phi Chats collaboration with Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity extends weekly virtual programming.

Revenue is not publicly disclosed, but the operating model is supported through multiple streams: undergraduate initiation fees and chapter dues, Foundation annual giving programs (Life Loyal at $125-$5,000 tier levels, the $18.73-per-year 1873 Society for undergraduates, and the $25+/year Forever Phi Sig sustaining program), Shonk Leadership School registration fees ($500-$700 per attendee), merchandise sales through phisigstore.com, and chapter housing income routed through Phi Sigma Kappa Properties. Annual educational expenses exceed $1,000,000, of which the Foundation currently funds approximately $275,000. The professional staff of 14-15 at the International Headquarters, including an Executive Director, Associate Executive Director, Senior Director of Learning and Development, Director of Member Safety & Accountability, and Director of Volunteer Initiatives, is complemented by a volunteer Grand Council serving as the governing body.

Name

Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity - Chi Tetertan

Legal name

Phi Sigma Kappa

Website

https://phisigmakappa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1873

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Phi Sigma Kappa is a U.S. men's collegiate fraternity founded in 1873, headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, operating over 100 undergraduate chapters nationwide and supported by a 501(c)(3) Foundation, a national housing corporation, and a Salesforce-backed member portal called myPhiSig.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Donations: The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that funds scholarships, leadership development programs, and chapter grants. Revenue comes from annual donations, Life Loyal recurring gifts, legacy/planned giving, and employer matching programs.
2. Life Loyal Program: Annual recurring donation program with tiered giving levels: Brothers Under 30 ($125/year), Brothers Over 30 ($250/year), 4th Degree+ ($500/year), Chapter/Regional Advisers ($250/year), Alumni Clubs ($1,000-$5,000/year). Provides exclusive benefits including lapel pins, magazine subscription, recognition plaques, and event notifications.
3. 1873 Society Undergrad Donors: Undergraduate donor program requiring $18.73 annual contribution while in school, with commitment to continue donating after graduation. Enrolls collegiate members in Foundation success.
4. Forever Phi Sig Sustaining Member Program: Annual sustaining member fee set at $25 per respondent (with $5 going to Grand Chapter and remainder to alumni clubs). Options for $35 or $50 contributions. Established at 55th General Convention in 1995 to support alumni clubs and cover Signet magazine and membership file costs.
5. Undergraduate Fees and Dues: One-time new member fee, initiation fee, and semester-based local chapter membership dues. Convention/conclave registration fees, merchandise purchases, and other chapter-level assessments.
6. Leadership School Registration: Revenue from Shonk Undergraduate Leadership School registration fees: Early Bird $500, Standard $600, Late Registration $700. Includes lodging, meals, Birkman Assessment, programming, and materials.
7. Merchandise Sales: Online Phi Sig store selling merchandise including apparel, insignia, and branded items through the Phi Sig Online Store (phisigstore.com).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Phi Sigma Kappa is a nonprofit collegiate fraternity offering lifelong brotherhood, leadership development, scholarship support, and character-building programs to undergraduate college men and alumni across more than 100 U.S. chapters. The organization delivers structured member development through the Cardinal Journey program, multiple national leadership schools and institutes, chapter operations support via the myPhiSig portal, and fundraising/donor programs through the Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation.

Product overview

Phi Sigma Kappa is a men's fraternity offering a portfolio of programs organized around its three Cardinal Principles: Brotherhood, Scholarship, and Character. The core member experience is anchored by Cardinal Journey — a three-phase comprehensive member development program. Leadership development is delivered through four named programs: the Shonk Undergraduate Leadership School (annual, in-person), the Robert M. Zillgitt Leadership Institute (summer, selective), Conclave: Officer Academy (annual, multi-format), and Phi Chats (virtual webinars, in partnership with Phi Kappa Psi). Undergraduates access these and all chapter operations via myPhiSig, a Salesforce-backed membership management platform. The fraternity's financial arm is the Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation (501(c)(3)), which funds scholarships and leadership programs. Alumni engagement is supported through Life Loyal (annual giving), Forever Phi Sig (sustaining member program), and The Signet (bimonthly magazine). Chapter housing support is provided through Phi Sigma Kappa Properties. Prevention education for new members is delivered via CommunityEdu (VectorSolutions). The fraternity's international service project is a partnership with Special Olympics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cardinal Journey Member Development Program Comprehensive three-phase member development program for Phi Sigma Kappa undergraduate members covering Brotherhood (associate member education with Big Brother Program), Scholarship (strengths-based development including CliftonStrengths assessment), and Character (DEI, emotional intelligence, resiliency, mental wellness). Awarded the 2020 Laurel Wreath from the North American Interfraternity Conference.
• Shonk Undergraduate Leadership School Annual leadership training program for Phi Sigma Kappa undergraduate members and chapter officers, featuring two tracks (Emerging Leader and Advanced Leader), the Birkman Assessment, and registration through myPhiSig. Registration tiered at Early Bird $500, Standard $600, and Late $700, hosted at host universities such as Butler University (2026).
• Robert M. Zillgitt Leadership Institute Selective summer leadership institute focused on personal and professional development for Phi Sigma Kappa undergraduates, run in conjunction with the General Convention or Shonk Leadership School. Participants are selected through nomination and application; two graduates from each cohort are elected to the Grand Council.
• Conclave: Officer Academy Annual academy-style conference held in February to train Phi Sigma Kappa chapter officers and advisers in role-specific responsibilities, leadership skills, and transferable professional skills. Delivered in both in-person and virtual formats with role-specific tracks.
• myPhiSig Member Portal Salesforce-backed membership management platform and member portal providing chapter operations, member and officer reporting, event registration, financial management (dues, budgets, lease contracts, tax filing, receivables), and resource access. Includes the officer-facing myOP portal.
• Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation 501(c)(3) charitable and educational arm of Phi Sigma Kappa, incorporated in 1947, that funds scholarships, leadership development programs (Shonk Leadership School, Officer Academy, Zillgitt Institute), and chapter grants. Administered by a Board of Trustees and operated separately from the Grand Chapter.
• Life Loyal Annual Giving Program Annual recurring donation program to the Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation with tiered giving levels: Brothers Under 30 ($125/year), Brothers Over 30 ($250/year), 4th Degree+ ($500/year), Chapter/Regional Advisers ($250/year), and Alumni Clubs ($1,000-$5,000/year). Benefits include exclusive lapel pins, Signet magazine subscription, recognition plaques, and event notifications.
• Phi Sigma Kappa Properties (PSKP) National housing corporation incorporated in 2002 that acquires, maintains, improves and manages Phi Sigma Kappa chapter houses. Offers short-term loans for capital improvements, consulting on lease documents, housing corporation formation, and property financial analysis. Operates as a separate entity from the Grand Chapter and Foundation.
• Forever Phi Sig Sustaining Member Program Alumni sustaining membership program established in 1995 with $25 annual fee per respondent ($5 to Grand Chapter, remainder to alumni club), with options for $35 or $50 contributions. Funds alumni club operations and covers The Signet magazine and membership file costs.
• 1873 Society Undergraduate Donor Program Undergraduate donor recognition program with the Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation, requiring an $18.73 annual contribution while in school (referencing the fraternity's founding year), with commitment to continue donating after graduation.
• The Signet Magazine The official magazine of Phi Sigma Kappa, published twice yearly, keeping donors and members connected to the fraternity and its worldwide network. Funded jointly by the Grand Chapter and Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation, with annual subscriptions included as a benefit for Life Loyal donors.
• CommunityEdu Prevention Education Required prevention education program for Phi Sigma Kappa associate members, completed prior to initiation. Covers alcohol and other drugs, sexual assault, mental health, hazing, and bystander intervention. Delivered via the VectorSolutions platform; approximately 60 minutes plus a 5-10 minute follow-up survey.
• Undergraduate Membership Dues and Fees One-time new member fee, initiation fee, and semester-based local chapter membership dues, plus convention/conclave registration fees, merchandise purchases, and other chapter-level assessments payable through myPhiSig.
• Phi Sig Online Store Online merchandise store selling Phi Sigma Kappa branded apparel, insignia, and accessories, operated through phisigstore.com.
• Phi Sigma Kappa Undergraduate Membership Core fraternal membership offering of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity providing lifelong Brotherhood, Scholarship, and Character development through 100+ active campus chapters, structured leadership programs, alumni engagement, and access to the Cardinal Journey member development program.

Quantifiable outcome

• Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation covers $275,000 of $1,000,000+ annual educational expenses through donor programs.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor, flagship and core.

• Butler UniversityminorOthers · 3 February 2023Host venue for the 2026 Shonk Undergraduate Leadership School to be held June 25-28 at Butler University in Indianapolis, IN. Provides facilities for Fraternity leadership training and development.
• Special OlympicsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecial Olympics was chosen by delegates to the 55th General Convention as the international service project of Phi Sigma Kappa. Through the power of sports, Special Olympics provides lifetime opportunities for both undergraduates and alumni. The organization operates in 95% of all U.S. counties hosting more than 15,000 events and has 98% public recognition. Programming ideas for volunteer engagement are endless for Phi Sigma Kappa chapters.
• Phi Kappa Psi FraternitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Phi Chats virtual initiative - a series of weekly webinars open to undergraduate and alumni members of both organizations. Covers topics including mental health, stress management, networking, interview preparation, and building resilience.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Delta Tau Delta: Men's social fraternity with comparable chapter-based operating model, alumni engagement programs, and educational foundation structure. Closely comparable in target customer and lifecycle member programming.
• Sigma Nu: Men's social fraternity with similar values-based leadership programming, chapter network, and donor foundation. Direct peer in the collegiate men's Greek-letter organization category.
• Sigma Chi: Large men's social fraternity with a comparable network of undergraduate chapters, leadership institutes (e.g., Sigma Chi Leadership Institute), and foundation giving programs. Closely comparable in mission, member development programming, and alumni engagement model.
• Beta Theta Pi: Men's social fraternity with comparable values-based member development programming and a similar annual leadership-academy structure. Direct peer along product/offering (fraternal membership experience) and target customer (college-age men).
• Pi Kappa Alpha: Men's social fraternity with national chapter footprint, alumni donor programs, and leadership development offerings. Direct peer along business model, target demographic, and product offering (fraternal brotherhood experience).
• Lambda Chi Alpha: Men's social fraternity operating undergraduate chapters across U.S. universities with structured leadership and member-development curriculum. Comparable in scale, programming design, and chapter governance model.
• Phi Delta Theta: Men's social fraternity with national chapter footprint, foundation-supported scholarships, and structured leadership programming. Direct peer across membership model, donor programs, and undergraduate customer segment.
• Sigma Alpha Epsilon: One of the largest U.S. men's social fraternities with similar chapter structure, leadership programming, and risk-management focus. Direct peer in Greek-letter organization category serving the same undergraduate male demographic.
• Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity: Another U.S. men's social fraternity with undergraduate chapters, alumni networks, and similar leadership-development programming. Directly comparable as Phi Sigma Kappa already partners with Phi Kappa Psi on the Phi Chats webinar series, indicating overlapping member profiles and program design.

Others

• North American Interfraternity Conference: Industry trade association that governs and represents member men's fraternities including Phi Sigma Kappa (which received the 2020 Laurel Wreath from NIC). Comparable as the umbrella governing body and awarding institution for peer fraternities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/phisigmakappa
• Facebookfacebook.com/phisigmakappa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/phi-sigma-kappa-fraternity
• Instagraminstagram.com/phisigmakappafraternity

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Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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