TAU EPSILON PHI FRATERNITY

EIN: 131368460

TROY, NY

Total Revenue
$683,693
Total Expenses
$582,024
Total Assets
$695,787
Net Assets
$651,993
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1910
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
TIMOTHY SMITH
Phone
5185052010
Tax Period
2024-06-01 to 2025-05-31

TAU EPSILON PHI FRATERNITY, founded in 1910, is a small nonprofit that reported $684K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 21% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $582K left a modest 15% surplus.

Mission

TO TEACH YOUNG MEN THAT THERE IS MORE TO BE GAINED OUT OF LIFE BY SERVING OTHERS. TO PROVIDE THE FORUM THROUGH FRATERNITY FOR OUR AMBITIONS TO BE HEARD AND PRACTICED. TO GIVE TO OTHERS WITHOUT SELFISH THOUGHT OF GAIN OR PERSONAL ADVANCEMENT. TO CREATE A BETTER SOCIETY WHERE MEN HAVE LEARNED TO VALUE OTHERS AS THEY VALUE THEMSELVES. TO HAVE A MEMBERSHIP WHO RESPECT ONE ANOTHER AND THE ORGANIZATION FOR WHICH THEY ALL STAND.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

SUMMER LEADERSHIP ACADEMY: CHAPTER AND PROVISIONAL CHAPTER LEADERS ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN A MULTI DAY PROGRAM WHERE ATTENDEES RECEIVE LEADERSHIP TRAINING INCLUDING REAL TIME PRACTICE WITH...

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SUMMER LEADERSHIP ACADEMY: CHAPTER AND PROVISIONAL CHAPTER LEADERS ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN A MULTI DAY PROGRAM WHERE ATTENDEES RECEIVE LEADERSHIP TRAINING INCLUDING REAL TIME PRACTICE WITH OTHER ATTENDEES, ASSISTANCE WITH PLANNING FOR LOCAL CHAPTER PROGRAMS, EDUCATION RELATED TO RUSH AND RECRUITMENT OF NEW MEMBERS, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT TRAINING RELATED TO CHAPTER OPERATIONS, REVIEW OF INSURANCE COVERAGE, EDUCATION ON RISK MANAGEMENT, AMNESTY PROGRAMS, MEDICAL AMNESTY PROGRAMS, ROSTER AND BILLING POLICIES, SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABILITY WITH OUTSIDE PARTNERS AND THE TEP FOUNDATION AS WELL AS THE ABILITY TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION MATCHING PROGRAM.

Program 2

GRAND CHAPTER: THIS IS A BIENNIAL EVENT THAT BRINGS UNDERGRADUATE DELEGATES AND ALUMNI MEMBERS TOGETHER FOR A REVIEW OF GOVERNANCE, ELECTION OF GRAND COUNCIL (BOARD OF DIRECTOR) MEMBERS, EDUCATION ON...

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GRAND CHAPTER: THIS IS A BIENNIAL EVENT THAT BRINGS UNDERGRADUATE DELEGATES AND ALUMNI MEMBERS TOGETHER FOR A REVIEW OF GOVERNANCE, ELECTION OF GRAND COUNCIL (BOARD OF DIRECTOR) MEMBERS, EDUCATION ON INTERNAL PROGRAMS AND POLICIES AS WELL OPPORTUNITIES TO NETWORK WITH THEIR CONTEMPORARIES AND FELLOW ALUMNI MEMBERS.

Program 3

CHAPTER SERVICES: ANNUALLY, DEDICATED STAFF MEET WITH EACH CHAPTER EITHER IN PERSON OR VIRTUALLY TO PROVIDE CONSULTING SERVICES ON A VARIETY OF FRATERNAL TOPICS. THESE TOPICS INCLUDE ASSESSING...

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CHAPTER SERVICES: ANNUALLY, DEDICATED STAFF MEET WITH EACH CHAPTER EITHER IN PERSON OR VIRTUALLY TO PROVIDE CONSULTING SERVICES ON A VARIETY OF FRATERNAL TOPICS. THESE TOPICS INCLUDE ASSESSING NATIONAL FRATERNITY RELATIONS, CANDIDATE EDUCATION, CONTINUED MEMBER EDUCATION, COMMUNITY SERVICE AND PHILANTHROPY, RUSH AND RECRUITMENT, ALUMNI RELATIONS, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, CHAPTER MANAGEMENT, AND CAMPUS ACTIVITIES/LEADERSHIP/ INVOLVEMENT. FOLLOWING AN ASSESSMENT WITH OUR CONSULTANTS, EACH CHAPTER IS PROVIDED TAILORED PROGRAMING IN AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT. OUR CONSULTANTS PROVIDE THIS FEEDBACK, WORK WITH THE NECESSARY OFFICERS AND MEMBERS AND THEN FOLLOW UP ON AGREED UPON TIMELINES TO REVIEW IMPROVEMENT. THOSE CHAPTERS THAT HAVE CHALLENGES MAY GET ADDITIONAL ATTENTION TO HELP RESOLVE OPEN ITEMS TO MINIMIZE THE POTENTIAL FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,386
Program Service Revenue $655,609
Investment Income $19,196
Other Revenue $3,502
TOTAL REVENUE $683,693

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,732
Salaries & Benefits $233,430
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $346,862
TOTAL EXPENSES $582,024

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $683,693 $563,663 +0.2%
Expenses $582,024 $530,613 +0.1%
Net Income $101,669 $33,050 +2.1%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
3
Volunteers
12

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
7
$100,422
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JR BENNING CONSUL / PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK GARDNER 1ST VICE CONSUL / VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOEL KANTER 2ND VICE CONSUL / VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK ABRAMSON QUAESTOR / TREASURER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JONATHAN WOLF TRIBUNE / SECRETARY 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN DEYO VICE CONSUL FOR UNDERGRADU 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DONALD ANSPAUCH IMMEDIATE PAST CONSUL / PAST PRESIDENT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW BARWELL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LARRY FELDMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARTY LACOFF DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEAN MALIK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVEN SPIVAK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIMOTHY SMITH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$95,640 $4,782 $100,422
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $683,693 $582,024 $695,787 $101,669
2024 $563,663 $530,613 $581,008 $33,050
2023 $409,155 $492,620 $539,300 $-83,465
2022 $364,350 $466,511 $588,866 $-102,161
2021 $251,983 $422,547 $774,419 $-170,564
2020 $313,507 $386,637 $887,527 $-73,130
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