Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity

What Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity does

Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity is a 501(c)(3)-adjacent private non-profit collegiate fraternity founded on December 6, 1845 at Yale University, making it the nation's 10th oldest Greek-letter organization and the only surviving sophomore society from Yale. It operates a national brotherhood of approximately 71,500 initiated brothers — roughly 8,000 undergraduates and 63,500 living alumni — across approximately 180 active and provisional chapters at ~170 campuses in the United States and Canada, supported by 88 Chapter Alumni Associations. Its sole charitable arm, the Alpha Sigma Phi Foundation (founded 1945, 501(c)(3), Tax ID 14-1908351), has granted more than $20 million cumulatively to scholarships, leadership programs, and chapter initiatives.

The organization is administered by 19+ professional staff from the Ralph F. Burns Alpha Sigma Phi Headquarters in Carmel, Indiana, with Gordy Heminger (Bowling Green '96) serving as President & CEO since 2009. Core technology consists of the myAlphaSig member portal (FSID-authenticated), the digital Tomahawk Magazine (the oldest college fraternity publication, ISSN #0741-5435, with monthly electronic distribution to 45,000+ members), and supporting platforms including Zoom for webinars, YouTube for educational content, and Dropbox for chapter asset distribution. Member engagement is organized around five values (Silence, Charity, Purity, Honor, Patriotism) and supported by biannual Grand Chapter conventions and biennial Elevate leadership conferences.

The business model combines recurring membership dues (described as the most affordable in the industry), event registration fees ($375-$1,000 for Grand Chapter), and a multi-tiered Foundation fundraising engine including the Auto Phi Society (recurring giving), Grand Senior President's Club ($1,000+/year), Lifetime Giving Societies (up to $1M+), and the Manigault Society for planned giving. Major revenue catalysts include the $11M+ 'Campaign to Better the Man' capital campaign concluded in 2020 and a Fall 2025 expansion adding 9 new university chapters.

Name

Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity

Legal name

Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity

Website

https://alphasig.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1845

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity is a 501(c)(3) non-profit collegiate fraternity founded in 1845 at Yale, serving ~8,000 undergraduate brothers and 63,500 alumni across 180 chapters at US and Canadian universities, with operations administered from Carmel, Indiana.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Carmel

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from undergraduate brothers. New member dues are described as the most affordable among fraternities. Chapter fees cover Delegate and Secondary Delegate attendance at Grand Chapter.
2. Foundation Donations and Grants: Tax-deductible donations to the Alpha Sigma Phi Foundation (501(c)(3)). The Foundation grants funds for scholarships, leadership programs, and chapter-based initiatives. Since 1945, the Foundation has granted more than $20 million. Major bequests have included $6.4M from Howard Kleinoeder (1990), $2.063M from Guil Gerlach (2005), and $500K+ from Stan Thurston (2010). The 2020 capital campaign 'The Campaign to Better the Man' raised over $11 million.
3. Planned Giving (Manigault Society): Bequests through wills, beneficiary designations on retirement accounts/insurance, charitable gift annuities. Named after principal founder Louis Manigault, this is the highest recognition within the fraternity for estate planning.
4. Better Man Scholarship Sponsorship: $300 gift to sponsor a scholarship for a new member at selected chapters. Donations are tax-deductible through the Foundation.
5. Grand Chapter Registration Fees: Undergraduate tickets $375, single room $1,000, double room $750, no hotel $500, with various weekend and single-day options. Costs are partially subsidized through Foundation scholarships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity operates a national collegiate fraternity organization providing values-based brotherhood experiences, leadership development programming, and scholarship support through its network of 180+ chapters across U.S. and Canadian college campuses. The organization runs the myAlphaSig member portal, publishes The Tomahawk (the oldest college fraternity magazine dating to 1847), hosts biennial Grand Chapter and Elevate leadership conferences, and administers charitable giving and scholarship programs via its 501(c)(3) Foundation, which has granted over $20 million since 1945.

Product overview

Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity operates primarily as a membership-based organization with its core digital product being the myAlphaSig member portal, which provides authenticated access to fraternity resources, forms, and member management. Supporting products include Tomahawk Magazine (the oldest college fraternity publication dating to 1847), the Better Man Scholarship program, and various endowment/fund management systems. The organization hosts major events including Grand Chapter (biennial supreme legislative gathering) and Elevate - International Leadership Conference. Fundraising products include the Auto Phi Society (recurring giving), Grand Senior President's Club ($1,000+ annual donors), and Manigault Society (planned giving). The Ralph F. Burns Leadership Institute and Burns Executive Leadership Institute provide leadership development. The Foundation operates The Fund for Alpha Sigma Phi providing annual grants supporting fraternity programming accessibility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• myAlphaSig Portal Online member portal at portal.alphasig.org that authenticates fraternity members using FSID credentials and provides access to forms, endowment requests, event registration, and member-specific resources. Designed for undergraduate brothers and alumni of Alpha Sigma Phi.
• The Tomahawk Magazine The oldest college fraternity publication in the United States, distributed to over 45,000 members monthly via electronic newsletter and twice per academic year in print. Covers chapter programs, member achievements, and fraternity policies.
• Better Man Scholarship Scholarship program offering financial awards (book scholarships) to potential new members at selected chapters. Sponsors contribute $300 per scholarship through the Alpha Sigma Phi Foundation to fund awards for incoming undergraduate members.
• Grand Chapter Convention Biennial supreme legislative gathering of the fraternity where brothers convene to set organizational direction, with registration packages (undergraduate tickets $375, single room $1,000, double room $750, no hotel $500) partially subsidized through Foundation scholarships.
• Elevate - International Leadership Conference Biennial international leadership conference held in odd-numbered years since 2011, offering educational programming, networking opportunities, and the Cardinal and Stone Award Presentation for undergraduate members.
• Manigault Society Recognition society for alumni members who have included Alpha Sigma Phi in their wills or designated it as beneficiary of life insurance or retirement accounts. The highest recognition within the fraternity for estate planning.
• Ralph F. Burns Leadership Institute Leadership development program providing educational programming for undergraduate members of Alpha Sigma Phi. Previously known as the Ralph F. Burns New Member program, renamed in 2001.
• Lifetime Giving Societies Recognition program for lifetime donors with tiered society membership based on cumulative giving, ranging from Twin Roses Society ($5K-$9,999) up to Mystic Circle Society ($1M+).
• Grand Senior President's Club Annual giving society recognizing donors who contribute $1,000 or more each year ($500+ for alumni under 30). Benefits include recognition in the Annual Report, exclusive Town Hall access, event invitations, and Pinnacle Network membership.
• Auto Phi Society Recurring gift giving society recognizing donors who set up monthly, quarterly, or annual recurring contributions of any amount to Alpha Sigma Phi through the Foundation.
• Bracket Challenge Annual NCAA March Madness bracket competition where chapters compete as coaches to qualify for the Field of 68. Champions are recognized annually as a member engagement and fundraising activity.
• The Fund for Alpha Sigma Phi Annual grant program through the Foundation providing funding that supports the Fraternity in achieving its vision, mission, and purpose while keeping Alpha Sigma Phi's programming accessible.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $20 million granted to support fraternity programs since 1945
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

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

• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013National anti-sexual violence organization founded in 1994. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline. This partnership aligns with Alpha Sigma Phi's value of Silence.
• ShatterproofflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 2013 by Gary Mendell, Shatterproof transforms addiction treatment in America. Partnership aligns with Alpha Sigma Phi's value of Charity.
• Hazing Prevention NetworkflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 2007 by Tracy Maxwell, focuses on hazing prevention through education and community engagement rather than punishment. Aligns with Alpha Sigma Phi's value of Purity.
• Active MindsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 2001 by Alison Malmon after her brother's suicide, focuses on mental health awareness among students and young adults ages 14-25. Partnership aligns with Alpha Sigma Phi's value of Honor.
• Homes For Our TroopsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 2004, builds and donates specially adapted custom homes nationwide for severely injured post-9/11 Veterans. Nearly 90 cents of every dollar goes to Veterans program services. Aligns with Alpha Sigma Phi's value of Patriotism.
• CLVEN National House CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCLVEN (National House Corporation) provides support for chapter housing. Created and funded by undergraduate delegates at Grand Chapter 2010. Works with Senior Director of Housing Steven Norris.
• Alpha Sigma Phi FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Foundation is the only charitable arm of Alpha Sigma Phi, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Provides grants for educational programs, scholarships, and leadership initiatives. Since 1945, has granted over $20 million.
• Hilton Anatole (Dallas, TX)minorOthersHost venue for the 58th Grand Chapter of Alpha Sigma Phi, July 30-August 2, 2026. Located at 2201 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75207.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves18 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sigma Chi: One of the largest U.S. social fraternities with a comparable national headquarters, chapter network, foundation/scholarship model, and biennial Grand Chapter convention. Directly competes for the same undergraduate recruits and alumni donors.
• Sigma Nu: National fraternity with comparable HQ infrastructure, leadership programs (Sigma Nu Leadership Institute analog), foundation, and biennial Grand Chapter. Direct model peer.
• Phi Delta Theta: Founded 1848 with a similar national-fraternity model, professional HQ staff, Foundation giving society tiers, and biennial General Convention. Direct competitor for male undergraduates and a close analog in scale and structure.
• Lambda Chi Alpha: Large international social fraternity with a paid HQ, foundation, and similar expansion, leadership conference, and chapter services programming. Direct competitor in the mid-tier fraternity segment.
• Kappa Sigma: National social fraternity with comparable HQ infrastructure, scholarship foundation, and recruitment/expansion programs. Competes for the same pool of undergraduate members and alumni donors.
• Sigma Alpha Epsilon: One of the largest U.S. fraternities with 200+ active chapters, a staffed HQ, foundation, leadership programming, and philanthropic partnerships. Closest direct scale-comparable peer.
• Delta Tau Delta: National social fraternity with professional staff, a charitable foundation, and chapter network. Operates the same hub-and-spoke model of paid HQ supporting autonomous chapters.
• Beta Theta Pi: Historic national fraternity with a similar 501(c)(3) foundation, paid professional staff, and chapter network across U.S. and Canadian campuses. Comparable model and target demographic.
• Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI): Mid-to-large social fraternity with staffed headquarters, foundation, and a national convention model. Competes for the same undergraduates and alumni giving pool.

Others

• North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC): Umbrella trade association for U.S. men's fraternities; Alpha Sigma Phi is a member. Not a direct competitor but the industry body that sets shared standards, advocacy, and risk-management frameworks that govern chapter operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/alphasigmaphi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alpha-sigma-phi-fraternity-and-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/alphasigs

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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