Ways To Give

Make a Gift to the Alpha Sigma Foundation

Give Online to the Annual Fund

The Annual Fund

The Annual Fund supports the Alpha Sigma Foundation general operations including alumni communication. events, and other educational related activities. We have supported numerous educational and charitable initiatives for Alpha Sigma, such as faculty receptions, Lodge internet connectivity, maintenance and improvements to the Lodge library, and alumni relations. Read more about the Foundation here. You can make a one-time gift or set up an automatic recurring donation using your credit card or bank ACH.

Give Online to support Brothers Remembered, Brothers Honored

The Brothers Remembered, Brothers Honored Scholarship Fund (BRBH) was established to recognize a graduating or recently graduated member of Alpha Sigma of Chi Psi who has displayed excellence in academic accomplishments and has contributed citizenship, leadership, and service to the Alpha, the university, and the community. Read more about BRBH here. You can make a one-time gift or set up an automatic recurring donation using your credit card or bank ACH.

By Check

Give by Check

Contributions by check may be sent to (tax ID #31-1681459):
Alpha Sigma Foundation
PO Box 876
Ithaca, NY 14851-0876

To designate a donation for the Brothers Remembered, Brothers Honored program, please note “Brothers Remembered, Brothers Honored” in the check memo section.

Gift of Appreciated Securities

A gift of appreciated securities, such as stocks, bonds, or mutual funds, is one of the most tax-efficient ways to support the Alpha Sigma Foundation. By donating securities held for more than one year, you may:

Avoid paying capital gains tax on the appreciation.
Claim a charitable income tax deduction for the full fair-market value of the securities.
Make a lasting impact on the Foundation’s BRBH Fund or Annual Fund.

How to Give Securities

Complete this form for appreciated securities to the annual fund and follow the instructions. Complete this form for appreciated securities to the Brothers Remembered, Brothers Honored Graduate Scholarship Fund.

Questions?

Please contact:
Dorothy Wysocki
c/o Alpha Sigma Foundation
Phone: 607-882-0768
Email: alumnirecords@alphasigmafoundation.org

Make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)

A QCD lets eligible IRA owners transfer funds directly from an IRA to the Alpha Sigma Foundation. This can reduce taxable income and, if applicable, satisfy part or all of your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD). Please consult your tax advisor.

Eligibility at a Glance

You must be age 70½ or older on the date the distribution leaves your IRA.
QCDs are made from IRAs (not from active SEP/SIMPLE IRAs or employer plans like 401(k)s).
Gifts are limited to the annual IRS QCD limit for the tax year. Multiple QCDs are permitted up to that limit.
To remain tax‑free, no goods or services may be received in return.

Deadline: Your IRA custodian must complete the transfer by December 31 for it to count in that tax year.

How to Make Your QCD (5 quick steps)

Contact your IRA custodian, and request their QCD/trustee‑to‑charity form.
Provide the Foundation details listed below exactly as shown.
Ask that payment be made directly to Alpha Sigma Foundation (or a check payable to us mailed as directed).
E-mail us to let us know your name, custodian, amount, and designation so we can match and receipt it promptly.
Keep our acknowledgment for your tax records (it will state that no goods or services were provided).

Foundation Details for Your Custodian

Legal name	Alpha Sigma Foundation
Federal Tax ID (EIN)	31-1681459
Mailing address	PO Box 876, Ithaca, NY 14851-0876
Phone	607-882-0768
Email	alumnirecords@alphasigmafoundation.org
Purpose / designation	BRBH Fund or Annual Fund (donor’s choice)
Primary contact	Dorothy Wysocki, c/o Alpha Sigma Foundation

Optional: Sample Letter to Your IRA Custodian

Sample letter for the annual fund. Sample letter for the Brothers Remembered, Brothers Honored Scholarship Fund.

Disclosures: Alpha Sigma Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity eligible to receive QCDs. This material is general information only and not legal or tax advice. QCDs must be paid directly from your IRA trustee/custodian to the Foundation to qualify. Please consult your tax advisor regarding your circumstances, RMDs, and the IRS annual QCD limit.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Will my QCD count toward my RMD?
Yes—if you’re age 73+ and subject to RMDs, a properly completed QCD counts toward your RMD for the year. IRS
Can I split my QCD among different funds or make multiple QCDs?
Yes, multiple QCDs are allowed as long as your total for the year stays within the annual limit. IRS
Can I receive any benefits (like event tickets) in return for my QCD?
No. To remain tax-free, you cannot receive goods or services in exchange for a QCD; our receipt will state this. IRS
Can I make a QCD to a donor-advised fund or supporting organization?
No. The tax code excludes DAFs and supporting organizations from receiving QCDs. NAPA Net

Important notes and disclosures

This information is general and not legal or tax advice. Please consult your advisor about your specific situation.
Annual QCD limits are indexed to inflation and may change; the IRS has announced the 2025 limit is $108,000. IRS
QCDs must be paid directly from your IRA trustee/custodian to the charity to qualify. IRS

Sources (key IRS references)

IRS News Release IR-2024-289 (Nov. 14, 2024; page updated May 29, 2025): age 70½ eligibility, $108,000 limit for 2025, RMD interaction, and receipt/reporting guidance. IRS
IRS Publication 590-B (2024), Distributions from IRAs (rev. Mar. 19, 2025): QCD definition; excludes ongoing SEP/SIMPLE; counts toward RMD; reporting notes. IRS
SECURE 2.0 split-interest QCD indexing (2025 cap $54,000): industry guidance consistent with statute. Schwab Brokerage blog.pgcalc.com
QCD ineligible recipients (DAFs/supporting orgs, generally private foundations): summary of IRC §§170(b)(1)(A), 509(a)(3), 4966(d)(2). NAPA Net

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