When many of us answer the call to give back to important organizations or causes, we give of our time, our talent, and our treasure. The Alpha Upsilon chapter of Beta Theta Pi is in need of continued alumni dedication and support and you can contribute your time, talent, and treasure in the following ways:
The Abbey Leadership Foundation (ALF)
The Abbey Leadership Foundation (ALF) is dedicated to the building of men of principle for a principled life through the support and development of the premier Fraternity living and leadership experience. The Abbey Leadership Foundation (ALF) is a designated 501(c)-3 charitable organization established for the purpose of endowing the chapter house and leadership experiences of the Alpha Upsilon Chapter of Beta Theta Pi. The ALF endowment provides annual funding for the maintenance, improvements, and operating cost of the designated educational areas within the chapter house. This funding provides the critical financial support to ensure that the chapter house will forever remain the premier fraternal living environment in North America. In addition, the ALF funds the leadership development activities of the chapter through the Alpha Upsilon Leadership Program and by providing scholarships to Beta Theta Pi and Penn State leadership development opportunities.
The Abbey Leadership Foundation has successfully garnered pledges of over $500,000 to date. However, for the ALF to fully advance its mission and vision, an endowment of at least $3 million dollars will be required. This call to action is directed to every Alpha Upsilon alumnus, every Beta brother, and all who seek to ensure that a values-based fraternity experience will remain a critical part of the undergraduate experience at Penn State.
To Give:
1. Make your check payable to the “Abbey Leadership Foundation” or “ALF”
2. Mail it to Beta Theta Pi, c/o Jeff Rundle, 220 N. Burrowes St., State College, PA 16801
Howard Walton Mitchell Fund
Named after the original chapter founder who is credited for building the current chapter house, the Howard Walton Mitchell fund has been a key way for Alpha Upsilon alumni give back in a non-tax advantaged way since the 1970’s. Mitchell fund contributions support the ongoing maintenance of the chapter house, as well as alumni communications efforts. In relation to each other, the Mitchell Fund supports short term operating expenses of the House Corporation and alumni communications efforts while the Abbey Leadership Fund seeks to build a long-term endowment for Educational and Leadership operations for the future of Alpha Upsilon.
To Give:
1. Make your check payable to “Howard Walton Mitchell Fund” and mail to
a. Beta Theta Pi - Penn State
The Mitchell Fund Alumni Relations Processing Center
P.O. Box 7007 Albert Lea, MN 56007-8007
2. Go online to donate at www.betapsu.com and select “Donations”
Alpha Upsilon Scholarship Funds through Penn State University
The third way to give back is to Alpha Upsilon is through donations made to Penn State University under the designation of one of the named scholarship funds to support active undergraduate brothers. The Conover Award for the most outstanding pledge, the Shields award for exemplary service to the chapter, and the Paul Hittner and John Greiner award for outstanding leadership at PSU and within the chapter, are all three administered through the University. The Shields award has generated enough endowment to stand alone, while the other two scholarships are administered through the Alpha Upsilon Chapter of Beta Theta Pi scholarship fund. These awards are given annually and the undergraduate chapter chooses recipients who most embody the principles and values of our good and great Fraternity.
To Give:
1. Make out your check to The Pennsylvania State University
2. Note the named scholarship option on the check memo (John Franklin Shields Award or the Alpha Upsilon of Beta Theta Pi Scholarship Fund)
3. Mail to: Penn State Annual Fund, 27 Old Main, University Park, PA 16802
Financial Giving Summary
|
Giving Option |
Are Gifts Tax Deductable? |
Can Gifts Support Chapter House? |
Can Gifts Support Leadership Programs? |
|
Abbey Leadership Foundation |
Yes |
Yes* |
Yes |
|
Howard Walton Mitchell Fund |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Alpha Upsilon Scholarships |
Yes |
No |
No** |
*ALF donations can support the proportion of operating expenses which fund the educational areas of the house.
**Alpha Upsilon Scholarships can only fund tuition and housing expenses, not Beta specific leadership events. |