Pi Beta Phi Foundation
Pi Beta Phi Foundation is the 501(c)(3) charitable arm of Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women, funding leadership programs, educational scholarships, literacy initiatives, chapter housing grants and emergency assistance for members. The foundation’s programs, giving pages and annual impact reports are hosted on the Pi Beta Phi national site.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Organizations or chapter-affiliated entities working in literacy, educational scholarships, leadership development, or chapter housing projects, especially those with an existing relationship or partnership with Pi Beta Phi chapters.
Good Fit
- • Direct program alignment with literacy, scholarships, leadership or chapter housing.
- • A formal partnership or sponsorship relationship with a Pi Beta Phi chapter or the national fraternity.
- • Project scope matching observed award sizes (many grants in the $5k–$25k range, with occasional large housing grants).
- • Geographic presence in states where the foundation is active, particularly Missouri or Oklahoma.
Geography
Grants in the latest year reached 18 states, with about 45% of dollars to Missouri and 37% to Oklahoma but substantial out-of-state distribution overall.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 24 distinct recipients and many small-to-mid awards, but dollars are highly concentrated (the top five recipients received 94%) and several large recipients are affiliated chapter or housing entities.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of access exists: 16 of 24 recipients in the latest year were new, and program staff contact details are publicly listed, though no formal application instructions were found.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
