The Delta Kappa Gamma Educational Foundation

     The Delta Kappa Gamma Educational Foundation was established at the 1964 International Convention. The Articles of Incorporation were filed with and approved by the Secretary of the State of Texas on September 3, 1964. The purpose of The Delta Kappa Gamma Educational Foundation is to encourage standards of excellence in education; to provide grants for women scholars to carry out study and research; to assist and cooperate with schools, colleges, universities and other persons, organizations, trust funds or foundations in the support, encouragement and improvement of education. Its mission statement is "The Delta Kappa Gamma Educational Foundation supports and encourages intercultural understanding and educational excellence" (Constitution, XIV).

     Because the Internal Revenue Service has granted the Foundation a 501(c)(3) status, donations to the Educational Foundation are tax deductible.

The Foundation is supported by gifts, contributions and bequests from:

  • The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
  • State Organizations of the Society
  • Local chapters
  • Individual members and Friends of the Society and the Educational Foundation