Sigma Theta Psi

What Sigma Theta Psi does

Sigma Theta Psi Multicultural Sorority is a non-profit academic and social sorority founded on November 13, 1991 at San Jose State University by 18 founding mothers to fill a documented void of multicultural awareness on college campuses. It serves college and university students seeking academic support, leadership development, and a multicultural sisterhood, and it operates 11 active chapters across California and Nevada (San Jose State as the founding chapter, SDSU, CSUMB, CSUS, UC Merced, and CSU Fullerton as the most recent active addition in 2021), alongside 12 dormant chapters at institutions including USC, Stanford, CSULB, UNLV, USD, UCSB, and Fresno State. Membership is delivered through campus chapters under university Greek Life oversight, with a National Expansions Director governing geographic growth and a 2024-2026 National Board overseeing governance.

The organization's product surface is structured around three recurring programs: the Orchid Scholars academic honor society (twice-yearly admission, with lapel pins, graduation honor cords, and National Conference recognition for qualifying members), a semi-annual National Conference for initiated members, and the semi-annual 'I Pink I Can' Brunch for breast cancer awareness fundraising. The underlying platform is a GoDaddy-hosted website at sigmathetapsi.com with member account login and a Sigma Store e-commerce storefront for branded merchandise, supported by Gmail-based National Board email accounts for operational coordination. A six-pillar framework (Honesty, Loyalty, Respect, Open-Mindedness, Leadership, Academic Excellence) and the Breast Cancer Awareness and Research national philanthropy anchor the organizational identity.

Revenue is non-commercial and generated from three streams: recurring chapter membership dues, donations processed via PayPal for national conferences, formals, and philanthropy, and merchandise sales through the Sigma Store. Distribution runs through direct campus recruitment via Greek Life office partnerships, branded events, social media (Instagram accounts for active chapters including csuf_stp and ucm_stpnu), and the online storefront. The organization is privately held, has no external funding or parent entity, and operates without disclosed financials; it is governed by a volunteer National Board across a two-year election cycle.

Name

Sigma Theta Psi

Legal name

Sigma Theta Psi Multicultural Sorority

Website

https://sigmathetapsi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sigma Theta Psi is a non-profit multicultural sorority founded in 1991 at San Jose State University, operating 11 active chapters across California and Nevada universities. It serves college students through academic recognition (Orchid Scholars), philanthropy events (breast cancer awareness), merchandise sales, and Greek Life-aligned membership dues and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Multicultural Greek-Letter Sorority

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Volunteer Management & Alumni Leadership Programs (EDALAOAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Alumni Events, Reunions & Regional Chapters (EDALAOAG), Alumni Career Networking & Mentorship Programs (EDALAOAL), Major Gifts, Planned Giving & Endowment Development (EDALAOAC)

Keywords

• Multicultural sorority
• Greek Life organizations
• Student leadership programs
• Academic honor society
• Campus chapter network

Headquarters

HQ city

Fullerton

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. Merchandise Sales: The Sigma Store sells branded merchandise including sorority apparel and items. This is a direct revenue stream from members, families, and supporters purchasing branded goods.
2. Donations and Fundraising: Donations through PayPal supporting national conferences, formals, and philanthropy efforts. Chapters conduct independent fundraising activities to support operations and charitable causes.
3. Chapter Membership Dues: Members pay dues to support national organization operations, conference hosting, and chapter activities. Semi-annual Double D Brunch events also generate fundraising for breast cancer organizations.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sigma Theta Psi Multicultural Sorority operates as a non-profit academic and social sorority founded in 1991, providing student programming through university-based chapters across California and Nevada. The organization delivers chapter membership, the Orchid Scholars academic honor society, semi-annual National Conferences, and the "I Pink I Can" breast cancer awareness philanthropy program, supported by an online branded merchandise store and donations.

Product overview

Sigma Theta Psi Multicultural Sorority is a non-profit academic and social organization that operates several interconnected programs and services. The core offerings include the Orchid Scholars academic honor society for recognizing member achievements, National Conference events held each semester for member education, and the I Pink I Can Brunch philanthropy events for breast cancer awareness. The organization also operates a Sigma Store for branded merchandise sales and maintains a philanthropy focused on Breast Cancer Awareness and Research. Chapter membership is managed through regional chapters at universities including San Jose State, SDSU, CSUMB, CSUS, UC Merced, and CSUF, with additional dormant chapters at other institutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Orchid Scholars Society Academic honor society within Sigma Theta Psi that recognizes members for academic achievements and excellence. Applications are accepted twice yearly with membership benefits including an orchid scholar lapel pin, graduation honor cords, and recognition at National Conference.
• I Pink I Can Brunch Semi-annual brunch event hosted by Sigma Theta Psi for members, family, and friends to raise awareness for Breast Cancer. Features socializing, themed baskets, and community connection.
• National Conference Semesterly National Conference hosted by the Board and Active Chapters for initiated members to learn how to apply the organization's pillars to their daily lives.
• Breast Cancer Awareness & Research Program The national philanthropy of Sigma Theta Psi dedicated to supporting Breast Cancer awareness and research. Chapters may also choose local beneficiaries in addition to national efforts.
• Sigma Store Online merchandise store selling Sigma Theta Psi branded items and apparel to members, families, and supporters.
• Chapter Membership Membership in Sigma Theta Psi multicultural sorority through active university-based chapters, with recruitment handled through campus Greek Life offices and a twice-yearly new member intake process.

Quantifiable outcome

• Semi-annual National Conferences bringing together initiated members from all chapters
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• BlackLivesMatterminorOthersCommunity resource partner providing information and support links for racial justice advocacy and awareness on the Sigma Theta Psi community resources page.
• NAACPminorOthersFeatured on community resources page as a partner organization supporting civil rights and equal rights without discrimination based on race.
• Immigrant Legal Resource CenterminorOthersNational nonprofit resource center featured on community resources page providing immigration legal trainings, technical assistance, and educational materials for immigrant rights.
• RAINNminorOthersNation's largest anti-sexual violence organization featured on community resources page, providing prevention programs and survivor support services.
• Stop AAPI HateminorOthersCommunity organization partnered to provide resources against racism targeting Asian American Pacific Islander communities, featured on community resources page.
• Mental Health AmericaminorOthersMental health organization featured on community resources page providing information on treatments, supports, and resources for mental health support.
• CHIRLA (Coalition For Humane Immigrant Rights)minorOthersFounded in California 1986, CHIRLA focuses on civil rights, immigrant rights and legal support, featured on community resources page.
• TheDream.usminorOthersDACA and immigrant student support organization providing toolkits, guides, and resources for DREAMers, featured on community resources page.
• Nevada Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual ViolenceminorOthersStatewide advocacy and education organization providing support for front-line organizations helping those impacted by domestic and sexual violence.
• Domestic SheltersminorOthersDirectory service for domestic violence shelters and information, verified across jurisdictions from LA to NY, featured on community resources page.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations (NALFO): Industry association for Latino/a-interest fraternal organizations. Relevant as a peer ecosystem body that shapes the operating environment for culturally-focused Greek organizations with California and West Coast chapters.
• National Multicultural Greek Council (NMGC): Umbrella council representing multicultural Greek-letter organizations. Functions as an industry association and governing body that influences chapter recognition and recruitment standards for sororities like Sigma Theta Psi.

Emerging players

• Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc. Multicultural Greek organization operating on the same chapter model with cultural-awareness positioning. As a fraternity it is a partial competitor for the same recruitment pool of culturally-engaged students.
• Lambda Pi Chi Sorority, Inc. Unified multicultural sorority with smaller national footprint but shared cultural-awareness mission and chapter-based operating model, positioning it as a niche alternative in the multicultural Greek space.
• Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Latin-interest fraternity with national chapter structure, member dues, and philanthropy programming. Competes for the same campus-recruitment mindshare among multicultural students.

Direct peers

• Kappa Delta Chi Sorority, Inc. Latina-founded sorority with chapter-based operations, member dues, and community philanthropy. Comparable in target demographic and campus-led growth model.
• Chi Upsilon Sigma National Latin Sorority, Inc. Multicultural sorority with similar chapter-based model at U.S. universities, comparable member dues and philanthropy-driven fundraising, and overlapping recruitment pool of culturally-focused students.
• Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Multicultural sorority founded in 1990 that operates through campus chapters with a national philanthropy focus — directly comparable in mission, structure, and member demographic to Sigma Theta Psi.
• Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc. Multicultural sorority with national chapter footprint, structured philanthropy, and academic/leadership programming — operates a near-identical business model to Sigma Theta Psi.

Regional players

• Alpha Kappa Delta Phi International Sorority, Inc. Asian-interest sorority with a strong Western U.S. chapter presence. Comparable in operating model and member demographic, with overlap in California-based university markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/csuf_stp
• Xx.com/SigmaThetaPsi
• Facebookfacebook.com/SigmaThetaPsi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sigma-theta-psi-multicultural-sorority

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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