Guide to Giving

Discover the numerous avenues through which your contributions are transformed into tangible action. Explore our diverse range of giving options, which offer donors flexibility and strategic planning capabilities for your philanthropic pursuits.

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Tribute/Memorial Gifts

Planned Giving/Oak Trust

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How to Give
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Annual Fund

The PIKE Foundation Annual Fund ensures we remain nimble to the most pressing needs of our undergraduate members. Our giving circles include:

  • PIKE Loyal Order: A gift of any amount, one time or recurring. Donate Now
  • 1868 Club: Recurring monthly gift of $18.68 to commemorate our founding. Explore Giving Options
  • President’s Council: Our most prestigious annual giving society with recurring annual contributions of $1,000 or more. Explore Giving Options

By becoming a member of these exclusive circles, you join a community of dedicated supporters who share a commitment to advancing the mission and vision of PIKE. They also have unique benefits, available exclusively to these members.

Join a Giving Society

Support My Chapter

Restricted donations that specifically benefit your chapter.

Chapter Endowment Fund

Provides scholarships for PIKE University leadership conference attendance.

Endow a New Scholarship

You can create a new endowed scholarship for your chapter starting at $25,000.

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Housing Campaigns

Support your chapter’s housing operations, capital campaign, or future house savings fund.

Academic Scholarships

Help support academic tuition-based scholarships for members from your chapter.

Chapter History

Help your Chapter protect its history and make it permanently available for current and future brothers!

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Support the International Fraternity

Restricted donations that specifically benefit the international fraternity.

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PIKE University Fund

Helps offset the costs of PIKE University programming for all chapters.

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Alumni Advancement Fund

Benefits alumni and volunteers through programs, conference attendance, enhanced training materials, and technology.

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The Historical Society Fund

To preserve and protect the Fraternity’s history and artifacts.

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Health & Safety Fund

Programs and resources that educate on health and safety.

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International Scholarships

Donate to support International Scholarships for the Corah Chapter House of the Year, Robertson Most Outstanding Undergraduate of the Year, and more.

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Caummisar Memorial Fund

Mental health and addictions related programs and education.

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Shield & Diamond Fund

Offsets the costs related to the Shield & Diamond magazine production and subscriptions.

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Next Chapter Fund

The Fraternity’s innovation fund for launching new programs and initiatives.

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Distance Learning and Technology Fund

To create or enhance qualified educational programs utilizing technology.

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Planned Giving / Oak Trust

Planned giving offers a powerful opportunity to leave a lasting legacy with the PIKE Foundation. By including the Foundation in your estate plans through bequests, charitable trusts, or other planned giving vehicles, you ensure that your support continues to benefit the fraternity’s mission for generations to come.

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Pi Kappa Alpha has partnered with FreeWill, a platform that helps users create legally valid wills and other estate planning documents for free. It simplifies the process, allowing individuals to protect their assets and provide for their loved ones with ease.

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How To Give

At the PIKE Foundation, we offer many avenues for donations. Whether you prefer traditional methods like mailing a check or seek modern alternatives such as donating stock or cryptocurrency, we’ve got you covered. Explore our diverse range of options and discover the one that aligns best with you!

Mail Check

Mail it in:
8347 West Range Cove, Memphis, TN 38125

Stock

Donating appreciated assets avoids capital gains taxes and is tax-deductible, plus the PIKE Foundation receives the full market value. Access the brokerage name, account number, DTC and instructions on this form. Please contact a member of the Foundation staff if you wish to make a gift of securities so we know your donation is coming or if you have any questions. You can also make your donation online.

Donor Advised Fund (DAF)

Donating appreciated assets avoids capital gains taxes and is tax-deductible, plus the PIKE Foundation receives the full market value.  Access the brokerage name, account number, DTC and instructions on this form. Please contact a member of the Foundation staff if you wish to make a gift of securities so we know your donation is coming or if you have any questions. You can also make your donation online.

IRA

Donating appreciated assets avoids capital gains taxes and is tax-deductible, plus the PIKE Foundation receives the full market value. Access the brokerage name, account number, DTC and instructions on this form. Please contact a member of the Foundation staff if you wish to make a gift of securities so we know your donation is coming or if you have any questions. You can also make your donation online.

Pledge Installment

You can pledge specific gift amounts over a period of time.

Employer Matching Gift

We recently partnered with Double the Donation, so when making your online donation, click on the “Company Match” and enter the name of your employer to see if they potentially provide matching gifts.  It’s a great way to double your impact!

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Vehicle Donation

The PIKE Foundation is able to accept donations of cars, trucks, RVs, motorcycles, boats, and airplanes in nearly all conditions to help advance our mission through our partnership with CARS (Charitable Adult Rides and Services).

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Property Donation

The PIKE Foundation is able to accept donations of property (land, homes, commercial, etc.) in nearly all conditions to help advance our mission through our partnership with Giving Property.

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Cryptocurrency

Donating cryptocurrency, like Bitcoin, is safe, easy and tax efficient. The benefits are similar to donating appreciated stocks, where the donor doesn’t have to pay capital gains taxes and it is tax deductible. Donate through our partner The Giving Block.

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Write My Will

Create your legally valid will, for free in as little as 20 minutes. Please consider adding Pi Kappa Alpha as your beneficiary.

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International Donations

If you reside outside the United States, you can make donations through our custom donation page.

Additional Opportunities

Engraved Brick:
Our Lighty-Wade Pavilion & Courtyard at the Memorial Headquarters is decorated with over 2,000 bricks honoring brothers, friends, and family members from more than 200 chapters across North America.

Donate $150 to have your personalized brick engraved and cement your legacy!

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