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Nonprofit · EIN 05-0537527

SIGMA CHI FRATERNITY

Also known as ETA SIGMA CHAPTER UNIV OF CA IRVINE

Tax-exempt · IRVINE, CA 92617

Financials

$138K$116K2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SIGMA CHI FRATERNITY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2023990-EZ$137,531$116,117$21,414$23,574–$23,574
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$137,531

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$425
Other expenses
$115,692
Program services (functional)
$59,832

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,160
Total assets, end of year
$23,574
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$23,574
Cash, savings and investments
$23,574
Gross receipts
$137,531

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Brendan HarleyPresident10$0
Brendan BergenVice President10$0
Tyler MerrilSecretary10$0
Maxwell RamirezTreasurer10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1024 ARROYO DR, IRVINE, CA 92617-0000
Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
1024 Arroyo Dr, IRVINE CA 92617
Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
Justin Kunimoto, 1024 Arroyo Dr, IRVINE CA 92617
Signed the 990-EZ
Maxwell Ramirez, Treasurer
Phone
(650) 229-4328
Return prepared by
Boyd & Associates CPA

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 05-0537527 or by the name SIGMA CHI FRATERNITY.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

TO RECRUIT AND MAINTAIN A MEMBERSHIP BASE OF QUALITY MEN DEVOTED TO FRIENDSHIP, JUSTICE AND LEARNING.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023

Program accomplishments

  • Member Education and Enrichment -- Members of the Sigma Chi Fraternity are given the opportunity to take part in numerous leadership programs and experiences. These include discussions with University faculty, brotherhood retreats, executive board meetings, and many more. Additionally, all members are highly encouraged to apply to our executive board with positions including president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, recruitment chair, new member educator, and social chair among others. The opportunity to lead an organization of 50 men on our campus and in an organization with over 300,000 members internationally is both unique and rewarding. Our chapter emphasizes scholarship and leadership opportunities at the international level with annual retreats in Utah and international leadership conferences attended by over 1,500 members.
  • New Member Education -- All new members of the organization undergo a comprehensive six-week education program about the history, mission statement, and values of our international organization and chapter. The purpose of this education program is to develop leadership skills in future members of our organization.
  • Recruitment -- Our chapter holds continuous recruitment to extend our reach to the university as a whole. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, or personal creed. We strive to reach a wide and diverse range of membership on our campus.
    Expenses $7,702
  • Philanthropy -- Philanthropy is a key aspect of our chapter's operations. We hold and participate in numerous philanthropic events each year. Our proceeds benefit the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, The Jon Huntsman Cancer Institute, and other non-profit organizations at the local and national level.
    Expenses $9,231
  • Community Service -- Our members are encouraged to participate in community service projects throughout the year. These activities range from Habitat for Humanity to serving meals at the local soup kitchen to mentoring young men and women at schools and community centers in the local area.
  • Networking and Alumni Support -- With chapter and international alumni in all 50 states and abroad, Sigma Chi provides our members with a vast support network for mentoring, guidance, and job/internship opportunities. Our chapter holds alumni networking events and programs to connect with members of our international organization who are no longer undergraduates.
    Expenses $42,899

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025Not on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for SIGMA CHI FRATERNITY

Due May 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
05-0537527
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(7): Social or recreational club
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1937
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$23,574
Income (IRS master file)
$137,531

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2023$137,531$116,117$23,574XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-N for 2021
Officer: Justin Kunimoto
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2014
Officer: Michael Kraemer
December 31, 2014≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 05-0537527).

Questions about SIGMA CHI FRATERNITY

What is the EIN of SIGMA CHI FRATERNITY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SIGMA CHI FRATERNITY is 05-0537527.
Is SIGMA CHI FRATERNITY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(7) since 1937.
Are donations to SIGMA CHI FRATERNITY tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does SIGMA CHI FRATERNITY file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of SIGMA CHI FRATERNITY due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SIGMA CHI FRATERNITY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2023.
Who is the principal officer of SIGMA CHI FRATERNITY?
The 990-N for 2021 names Justin Kunimoto.
Who are the officers and directors of SIGMA CHI FRATERNITY?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does SIGMA CHI FRATERNITY have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $137,531, expenses of $116,117 and total assets of $23,574 at year end.

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