Tau Trustees Educational Foundation Incorporated

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Private Foundation
Austin, TexasSmallEIN: 751886641
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The linked page on the Kappa Sigma Tau chapter website describes the Texas Kappa Sigma Educational Foundation (also known as the Tau Trustees). It states the foundation's purpose (scholarships, grants, and ownership/management of chapter real estate), lists trustees and officers, and includes donation/dues links.

Source: Website · Mar 2026

Ideal Applicant

A Texas-based scholarship program, a Kappa Sigma–affiliated educational entity, or a chapter/alumni group running student scholarships or other educational support.

Good Fit

  • Direct affiliation with Kappa Sigma or endorsement from the Tau chapter or trustees
  • Clear scholarship or student-support program focused on Texas students
  • Local (Texas) presence or demonstrated benefit to the foundation’s chapter network
  • Relationship or referral from chapter leadership, trustees, or alumni

Geography

Restrictive

Observed giving is heavily concentrated in Texas: nearly all dollars (about 96%) went to in‑state recipients in the latest year despite a handful of out‑of‑state awards.

Recipient Variety

Broad

The latest year shows a large count of distinct recipients (55), mostly scholarship payments to individuals plus one recurring large grant to an educational foundation, indicating broad numerical reach even though the mission is narrowly education‑focused.

New Applicants

Restrictive

Direct evidence of many new recipients exists (33 new in the latest year), but the foundation states it funds only preselected applicants and the public materials do not describe an open application path, so an unfamiliar applicant is unlikely to enter the portfolio without a referral or invitation.

Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026