Phi Kappa Theta

What Phi Kappa Theta does

Phi Kappa Theta is a national social fraternity operating as a private non-profit, headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. The organization was formed in 1959 through the merger of the Phi Kappa and Theta Kappa fraternities, and it operates with a small professional staff of 1-10 employees including an Executive Director, Director of Communications, Director of Events, and Director of Finance. Phi Kappa Theta's stated mission is to develop men as effective servant leaders who passionately serve society, the Fraternity, and God, with a values-based programming model emphasizing brotherhood and personal growth across five dimensions: fraternal, societal, intellectual, spiritual, and leadership.

The fraternity's core "product" is fraternal membership, delivered through undergraduate chapters at colleges and universities organized into geographic provinces (Western, Great Lakes, Northeast, Southern, and Midwest) with active chapters including Arizona State, Eastern Illinois, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Louisiana State, and Iowa State. Supporting programs include Officers' Academy (a national leadership training event, with the 2026 edition held January 2-4 in Arlington, VA), the PhiKAPP member portal, and an Undergraduate Advisory Committee providing student governance input. The organization also operates a separate affiliated Phi Kappa Theta Foundation supporting scholarships and fundraising through initiatives such as the Man of Achievement Award. Operational technology consists of third-party SaaS integrations including ChapterSpot (chapter management) and Bill Highway (financial management); no proprietary technology platforms or AI systems are identified.

Phi Kappa Theta's business model is funded through recurring membership dues from undergraduate and alumni members, supplemented by Foundation donations and fundraising. Governance is provided by a Board of Trustees, with strategic direction formalized in The Next Chapter (TNC), a joint strategic plan developed over two years between the Fraternity and Foundation to guide collaboration over a ten-year horizon. A leadership transition is underway with Stephan Oechsle assuming the Executive Director role on June 1, 2026, succeeding from his prior position as Director of Fraternal Operations. No external venture, private equity, or public ownership is involved.

Name

Phi Kappa Theta

Legal name

Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity

Website

https://phikaps.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Phi Kappa Theta is a national non-profit social fraternity that develops college-age men through values-based leadership programming, brotherhood, and service. It operates undergraduate chapters across multiple US provinces and is funded by membership dues and Foundation donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Fraternity

NAICS

Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Student & Alumni Communities (BPAMABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Alumni Relations & Alumni Engagement Programs (EDALAOAA), Major Gifts, Planned Giving & Endowment Development (EDALAOAC)

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

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: The fraternity generates revenue through membership dues from undergraduate and alumni members. Specific dues structure not publicly disclosed.
2. Foundation Donations: Phi Kappa Theta Foundation supports the fraternity through donations and fundraising, including the Man of Achievement Award and other fundraising initiatives.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Phi Kappa Theta is a national social fraternity that recruits and initiates undergraduate members at university chapters across the United States and offers them values-based programming, leadership development, brotherhood, and service opportunities. It supplements this with national training events, alumni engagement, and a member portal (PhiKAPP Portal), and operates an affiliated Foundation that supports scholarships and fundraising.

Product overview

Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity operates as a national social fraternity with a multi-component structure including the core fraternity organization, a separate Foundation entity, and various programs. The main product is fraternal membership and development, supported by The Next Chapter strategic plan, Officers' Academy training events, and the PhiKAPP member portal. The Undergraduate Advisory Committee provides student governance input, while the Foundation supports financial and programmatic initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity Membership National social fraternity membership offering values-based programming, leadership development, brotherhood, and service opportunities to undergraduate men at U.S. colleges and universities, with continued alumni engagement.
• Officers' Academy 2026 National training event for chapter officers featuring skills tracks, unconferencing sessions, and leadership development programming.
• PhiKAPP Portal

Named customers2 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

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Phi Kappa Theta FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022The Foundation Board works jointly with the Fraternity Board on strategic planning initiatives including The Next Chapter (TNC). The Foundation supports scholarships, leadership development, and organizational sustainability through fundraising and alumni donations.
• Ohio Youth Leadership Initiative FundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA 501(c)(3) organization that supports teen education opportunities outside the classroom. Executive Director Stephan Oechsle serves as a Trustee.
• YMCA of San Diego CountyminorOthersBoard Treasurer Ray Wu works as Associate Executive Director at the YMCA of San Diego County, representing personal professional affiliation rather than formal organizational partnership.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kappa Alpha Order: National social fraternity with chapter network at US universities and an affiliated foundation. Comparable in member profile, programming focus, and operating structure.
• Sigma Alpha Epsilon: One of the largest US social fraternities with national headquarters, foundation, and chapter-based recruitment. Closely comparable in operating structure, member services, and educational programming focus.
• Beta Theta Pi: National social fraternity with affiliated foundation, leadership programming, and chapter-based recruitment at US universities. Operates on a similar member-dues-plus-donations revenue model.
• Alpha Tau Omega: National social fraternity with similar chapter network, foundation, and leadership development programming. Comparable size and operating structure to Phi Kappa Theta.
• Sigma Nu: National social fraternity with values-based mission, chapter network, and affiliated foundation. Directly comparable in structure, programming, and target members.
• Phi Delta Theta: Another large national social fraternity founded in 1848 with similar values-based programming, chapter networks at US universities, an affiliated foundation, and a servant-leadership-oriented mission — directly comparable in structure, revenue model, and target member base.
• Sigma Chi: Major national social fraternity with extensive chapter network, foundation, and leadership development programming. Directly comparable in scale, member demographics, and operating model to Phi Kappa Theta.
• Pi Kappa Alpha: National social fraternity focused on developing men of character with an affiliated foundation and chapter network. Directly comparable in mission, scale, and operating model.
• Lambda Chi Alpha: National social fraternity with chapter network, foundation, and values-based programming aimed at undergraduate men. Directly comparable size and structure to Phi Kappa Theta.
• Delta Tau Delta: National social fraternity with chapter network, foundation, and leadership development programming aimed at undergraduate men. Comparable in member demographics and revenue model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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