Frequently Asked Questions

Have Questions? We Have Answers…

Below you’ll find answers to the most commonly asked questions about using the services of Delta Research and Education Foundation (DREF). If you don’t find the answer you are looking for, please contact us via e-mail at info@deltafoundation.net or by using our handy contact form by clicking here.

How do I update my chapter’s file the Foundation (officer changes etc.)?

Please download and complete the Fund Change Request Form below.

DREF Fund Change Request Form

Are Delta chapters required to pay a fee to use the services of the Foundation?

There is no administrative fee at this time. However, returned check fees are deducted.

Can chapters use the Foundation for its charitable and educational program event fundraising activities?

Yes.

Delta chapters are encouraged to establish a Donor Restricted Fund for their charitable and educational special event fundraisers that will benefit charitable and educational entities in your local community.

Will donors supporting Delta chapter charitable and educational fundraising efforts receive an acknowledgement letter from the Foundation?

Yes.

A letter of acknowledgement and appreciation will be sent to each contributor to the extent their donation is tax deductible.

Can the Foundation’s Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) be used by chapters when contracting venue space for fundraising efforts?

No.

That is not the purpose of a Federal Employer Identification Number, and there are other liability issues concerning this matter. Additionally, The Delta Foundation’s FEIN cannot be used to defray sales tax.

If the Foundation does not charge an administrative fee to chapters, how does it have money to operate?

The Foundation operates on unrestricted contributions from individual supporters, Delta chapters, the Sorority, and public and private sector entities. We strongly encourage chapters that use our services to make unrestricted donations to the Foundation, as well as donations to their restricted funds.

How can my chapter receive a grant from the Foundation?

You may apply for a grant from your chapter’s Donor Restricted Fund by downloading and completing the Individual or Delta Grant Request Form below.

DREF Grant Request Form

How many Delta chapters use the services of the Foundation?

More than 186 chapters are currently using the services of the Foundation.

What scholarships or educational development opportunities are available at the Foundation?

Current and open opportunities are posted on the Charitable Engagement portion of the Foundation’s website.

Donations & Support

The Delta Research and Education Foundation (DREF) is a 501(c)(3), tax-exempt organization. Qualified donors are entitled to a Federal income tax deduction for every dollar invested in our charitable work.

Our promise to every donor is unqualified accountability and strict adherence to DREF’s mandate to change lives for the better. We value the trust you put in our hands, and manage contributions efficiently, directing them toward programs that open new doors of opportunity.

Workplace Giving Form

Donate with Blackbaud eTapestry

Donate with GiveSmart

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was founded on January 13, 1913, by 22 collegiate women at Howard University to promote academic excellence and provide assistance to those in need. The Founders of Delta Sigma Theta envisioned an organization committed to sisterhood, scholarship, service, and addressing the social issues of the time.

Since its founding, Delta Sigma Theta has become one of the preeminent service-based sororities, with more than 300,000 initiated members and over 1,000 chartered chapters worldwide.

Learn more about Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.