Our Mission
Learn about the Kappa Delta Foundation
A partnership that builds confidence and inspires action
The Kappa Delta Foundation unites sisters to invest in one another, fostering a legacy of support and empowerment. Through scholarships, leadership programs, charitable efforts and member assistance, the foundation advances the mission of Kappa Delta Sorority and inspires a lifetime of confidence, growth and connection.
Your annual gifts, planned gifts, and endowed funds make all the difference. See your gifts at work on opens in a new windowFacebook, on opens in a new windowInstagram, and in our most recent annual report! Gifts to the KD Foundation are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
Foundation Q&A
In 1981, the Kappa Delta Foundation was created when the late Dorothea Cavin (Alpha Psi-Drury) left Kappa Delta the largest single bequest it had ever received. Since that time, the foundation has supported Kappa Delta’s mission to build confident sisters and inspire them to action.
- How are the sorority and foundation unique?
- Is giving to KDs philanthropies giving to KDF?
- How do donations to the foundation enrich the KD experience?
- What type of scholarships does the foundation offer?
- How can I give?
- Make a donation during Founders Day of Giving on October 23
- Send a rose through the White Rose Garden
- Purchase a commemorative brick
- Establish a scholarship
- Include KDF in your will
- Give a stock gift
- Establish a donor-advised fund.
- How will the foundation recognize my gift?
How are the sorority and foundation unique?
The Kappa Delta Sorority creates the sisterhood experience we know and love, and the Kappa Delta Foundation enhances it by funding scholarships, leadership training and impactful programs and opportunities. The foundation is a 501(c)(3) corporation, while Kappa Delta Sorority is a 501(c)(7) corporation. As a 501(c)(3), your gifts to the foundation are tax-deductible. Kappa Delta Foundation also funds speakers for various events such as National Convention, leadership training for LDCs, and more!
Is giving to KDs philanthropies giving to KDF?
While Kappa Delta supports several philanthropies, the Kappa Delta Foundation is, in fact, a philanthropy of its own! Sisters can choose to donate to the foundation just like any other non-profit organization.
How does the foundation enrich the KD experience?
The Kappa Delta experience looks different than it did even a few decades ago. Tuition has more than doubled in the last 30 years, even when adjusting for inflation. The changing landscape of our college campuses means that the needs of our sisters are changing too. The Kappa Delta Foundation helps close the funding gap through a variety of scholarships just for Kappa Deltas.
When you spot the “Foundation Funded” icon, you’re seeing more of KDF’s impact in action! From LDC training to the Alcohol Skills Training Program and Confident Conversations, the KDF supports programs for collegians, alumnae and advisors at all stages of their Kappa Delta involvement.
What type of scholarships does KDF offer?
Kappa Delta Foundation fuels dreams with merit and need-based scholarships for undergraduate sisters. Support even extends past undergrad with opportunities for alumnae pursuing graduate degrees.
How can I give?
Recognizing each person has different goals for their gifts, we have established multiple opportunities so you can determine how you would like to give. Every gift, at any amount, helps.
You can:
No matter your reason for or method of giving, your generosity is an investment in your sisters that offers opportunities that inspire confidence for generations to come.
How will the foundation recognize my gift?
Kappa Delta Foundation donors are recognized in our giving societies, based on cumulative giving.
If your gift is a opens in a new windowplanned giftopens IMAGE file , you will become a member of the opens in a new windowDorothea Cavin Societyopens IMAGE file .
Donors whose cumulative lifetime giving is $25,000 or more and/or Cavin Society members’ names are included in the virtual donor listing on our website and in various Kappa Delta communications such as The Angelos, Kappa Delta’s national magazine.
Of course, we will also honor any requests for gifts to be anonymous.
How are the sorority and foundation unique?
The Kappa Delta Sorority creates the sisterhood experience we know and love, and the Kappa Delta Foundation enhances it by funding scholarships, leadership training and impactful programs and opportunities. The foundation is a 501(c)(3) corporation, while Kappa Delta Sorority is a 501(c)(7) corporation. As a 501(c)(3), your gifts to the foundation are tax-deductible. Kappa Delta Foundation also funds speakers for various events such as National Convention, leadership training for LDCs, and more!
Is giving to KDs philanthropies giving to KDF?
While Kappa Delta supports several philanthropies, the Kappa Delta Foundation is, in fact, a philanthropy of its own! Sisters can choose to donate to the foundation just like any other non-profit organization.
How does the foundation enrich the KD experience?
The Kappa Delta experience looks different than it did even a few decades ago. Tuition has more than doubled in the last 30 years, even when adjusting for inflation. The changing landscape of our college campuses means that the needs of our sisters are changing too. The Kappa Delta Foundation helps close the funding gap through a variety of scholarships just for Kappa Deltas.
When you spot the “Foundation Funded” icon, you’re seeing more of KDF’s impact in action! From LDC training to the Alcohol Skills Training Program and Confident Conversations, the KDF supports programs for collegians, alumnae and advisors at all stages of their Kappa Delta involvement.
What type of scholarships does KDF offer?
Kappa Delta Foundation fuels dreams with merit and need-based scholarships for undergraduate sisters. Support even extends past undergrad with opportunities for alumnae pursuing graduate degrees.
How can I give?
Recognizing each person has different goals for their gifts, we have established multiple opportunities so you can determine how you would like to give. Every gift, at any amount, helps.
You can:
- Make a donation during Founders Day of Giving on October 23
- Send a rose through the White Rose Garden
- Purchase a commemorative brick
- Establish a scholarship
- Include KDF in your will
- Give a stock gift
- Establish a donor-advised fund.
No matter your reason for or method of giving, your generosity is an investment in your sisters that offers opportunities that inspire confidence for generations to come.
How will the foundation recognize my gift?
Kappa Delta Foundation donors are recognized in our giving societies, based on cumulative giving.
If your gift is a opens in a new windowplanned giftopens IMAGE file , you will become a member of the opens in a new windowDorothea Cavin Societyopens IMAGE file .
Donors whose cumulative lifetime giving is $25,000 or more and/or Cavin Society members’ names are included in the virtual donor listing on our website and in various Kappa Delta communications such as The Angelos, Kappa Delta’s national magazine.
Of course, we will also honor any requests for gifts to be anonymous.
“Kappa Delta has played a transformative role in my life,” says Kappa Delta Foundation scholarship recipient Baleigh Neu, Epsilon Lambda-Alabama/Huntsville. “This scholarship has alleviated financial stress and reinforced my commitment to personal growth.” 💚
“Kappa Delta has played a transformative role in my life,” says Kappa Delta Foundation scholarship recipient Baleigh Neu, Epsilon Lambda-Alabama/Huntsville. “This scholarship has alleviated financial stress and reinforced my commitment to personal growth.” 💚
Show up confidently for your sisters on repeat! 💚
A recurring gift to the Kappa Delta Foundation turns contributions into lasting impact. Choose your amount, set your frequency and support KD sisterhood automatically, all year long. Visit the link in our bio to get started!
Show up confidently for your sisters on repeat! 💚
A recurring gift to the Kappa Delta Foundation turns contributions into lasting impact. Choose your amount, set your frequency and support KD sisterhood automatically, all year long. Visit the link in our bio to get started!
Hello, spring recruitment season! Thanks to the Kappa Delta Foundation, scholarships, leadership opportunities and sister-support resources help our members shine and show exactly why KD is so special. Invest in the foundation — invest in KD’s future! 💚
Hello, spring recruitment season! Thanks to the Kappa Delta Foundation, scholarships, leadership opportunities and sister-support resources help our members shine and show exactly why KD is so special. Invest in the foundation — invest in KD’s future! 💚
Pinned, planned and dreaming big ✨ The Kappa Delta Foundation’s 2026 vision board is filled with dreams of awards and scholarships, stronger sisterhood and unwavering support for our sisters — today and for generations to come. 💚
Pinned, planned and dreaming big ✨ The Kappa Delta Foundation’s 2026 vision board is filled with dreams of awards and scholarships, stronger sisterhood and unwavering support for our sisters — today and for generations to come. 💚
We are devastated by the reports of catastrophic flooding in Southern California, and our hearts are with everyone affected. As our sisters and friends begin to seek support, we want to remind you the Kappa Delta Foundation is here to help.
If you know a KD alumna navigating severe challenges, encourage her to submit an Alumnae Crisis Grant application at the link in our bio.
To help provide hope and relief to our sisters, you can donate directly to the Alumnae Crisis Grants fund at donate.kappadelta.org.
We are devastated by the reports of catastrophic flooding in Southern California, and our hearts are with everyone affected. As our sisters and friends begin to seek support, we want to remind you the Kappa Delta Foundation is here to help.
If you know a KD alumna navigating severe challenges, encourage her to submit an Alumnae Crisis Grant application at the link in our bio.
To help provide hope and relief to our sisters, you can donate directly to the Alumnae Crisis Grants fund at donate.kappadelta.org.
As we continue to welcome 2026, we are filled with gratitude for everything you made possible last year! Together, we are cultivating a sisterhood that empowers every Kappa Delta to make a difference in the world.
Cheers to another year of facing the world with brave hearts, together. 💚
As we continue to welcome 2026, we are filled with gratitude for everything you made possible last year! Together, we are cultivating a sisterhood that empowers every Kappa Delta to make a difference in the world.
Cheers to another year of facing the world with brave hearts, together. 💚
We are counting down to a new year of sisterhood! 🕛✨🪩
Your support of the KD Foundation helps power scholarships, leadership opportunities, mental health and harm reduction programming, and crisis grants for sisters — today and all year long. 💚
Don’t let the clock strike midnight before you give your 2025 gift to the Kappa Delta Foundation! Give confidently now at the link in our bio!
For contributions to be eligible for deductions on your 2025 taxes, gifts must be received or postmarked by Dec. 31, 2025. Kappa Delta Foundation tax ID number: 84-0880886.
We are counting down to a new year of sisterhood! 🕛✨🪩
Your support of the KD Foundation helps power scholarships, leadership opportunities, mental health and harm reduction programming, and crisis grants for sisters — today and all year long. 💚
Don’t let the clock strike midnight before you give your 2025 gift to the Kappa Delta Foundation! Give confidently now at the link in our bio!
For contributions to be eligible for deductions on your 2025 taxes, gifts must be received or postmarked by Dec. 31, 2025. Kappa Delta Foundation tax ID number: 84-0880886.
From tassels turned to futures launched. 🎓💚 With your support, the KD Foundation can help more sisters cross the stage with confidence.
Together, we’re celebrating milestones and shaping what comes next. Give confidently at the link in our bio!
For contributions to be eligible for deductions on your 2025 taxes, gifts must be received or postmarked by Dec. 31, 2025. Kappa Delta Foundation tax ID number: 84-0880886.
From tassels turned to futures launched. 🎓💚 With your support, the KD Foundation can help more sisters cross the stage with confidence.
Together, we’re celebrating milestones and shaping what comes next. Give confidently at the link in our bio!
For contributions to be eligible for deductions on your 2025 taxes, gifts must be received or postmarked by Dec. 31, 2025. Kappa Delta Foundation tax ID number: 84-0880886.
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