Pennsylvania · Nonprofit
Beta Gamma Chi Fraternity
Beta Gamma Chi Fraternity (Pennsylvania) receives grants from 2 organizations whose IRS filings report $20,009 to it, the largest being AIDS UNITED ($20,000). 1 of them have funded it in more than one year.
- Revenue FY2022
- $18k
- Funders on record
- 2
- Grants received
- $20k
- Net assets
- $9k
What Beta Gamma Chi Fraternity does
Mission
The mission of Beta Gamma Chi Fraternity is to: enhance the quality of life for queer people through community programs; uplift, educate, empower, love, and serve the LGBTQ+ community through membership and fellowship opportunities; and promote the positive welfare of queer people on college campuses by partnering and collaborating with local LGBTQ+ service organizations.
As stated on its FY2022 Form 990.
Programs
In 2022, the Code Red Program achieved significant milestones and made a substantial impact on our community. These accomplishments demonstrate our commitment to education, advocacy, and support for individuals affected by HIV/AIDS. Below is a summary of our key achievements for the year, which we are proud to report on our Form 990 filing: 1. Hosting Six Successful Code Red Events: In December 2022, the Code Red Program hosted a total of six engaging and informative events. These events provided a platform for open dialogue, education, and support for community members affected by HIV/AIDS. These gatherings were instrumental in fostering a sense of belonging and understanding within our community. 2. Engaging 196 Community Members: Our events in 2022 attracted a diverse and vibrant audience, with a total of 196 community members in attendance. This high level of participation underscores the relevance and importance of the Code Red Program in our community, as well as the effectiveness of our outreach efforts. 3. Treatment and Prevention Workshop with Rave Reviews: One of the highlights of our 2022 accomplishments was the success of our Treatment and Prevention Workshop. This…
$3,421 spentof which $1,000 as grants$6,116 earned by the program53% of program spendingBETACON serves as a pivotal event where fraternity members from across the country gather for a unique blend of professional development, social engagement, ceremonial activities, our annual business meeting, and an inspiring awards banquet. In 2022, the program successfully pivoted to a virtual format in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Here, we detail the remarkable accomplishments of the BETACON program for the Form 990 filing: 1. Virtual Adaptation Amidst Pandemic Challenges: BETACON's most significant achievement in 2022 was its successful adaptation to a virtual format, ensuring the safety and well-being of our members during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the challenges posed by remote conferencing, we were able to maintain the essence and integrity of the event, offering our members a meaningful experience while adhering to health guidelines. 2. Professional Development Workshops: BETACON continued to excel in providing valuable professional development opportunities for our fraternity members. The virtual platform enabled us to host a diverse array of workshops, featuring prominent guest speakers and experts in various fields. 3. Showcasing Community…
$241 spent$308 earned by the program4% of program spendingIn 2022, our organization made significant strides in enhancing the professional growth and leadership capabilities of our members through our Member Development Program. This program is a cornerstone of our commitment to nurturing talent and fostering a strong sense of community within our organization. The accomplishments of our Member Development Program for the year 2022 are as follows: New Member Inductions: We inducted a cohort of new members into our organization. This cohort represents a diverse range of backgrounds and expertise, enriching our membership base and bringing fresh perspectives to our community. Professional Development Initiatives: Throughout the year, we implemented a comprehensive suite of professional development initiatives tailored to the needs and aspirations of our members. These initiatives included workshops and training sessions covering a wide array of relevant topics within our industry. Leadership Trainings: In 2022, we placed a significant emphasis on nurturing leadership skills within our membership. We facilitated a series of leadership trainings designed to empower members with the skills and knowledge necessary to take on leadership roles…
$1,742 spentof which $258 as grants$7,291 earned by the program27% of program spendingIn 2022, our organization demonstrated its commitment to fostering community engagement and empowerment through a series of impactful events under our community program. These events brought together diverse groups of individuals, sparking meaningful conversations, promoting personal growth, and advancing our mission of inclusivity and education. 1. Launching the Year with a Resounding Success: In January, we initiated our community programs with the inaugural event, "Queers Talking in Private" (QTIP), on the topic of credit health. This event exceeded all expectations by drawing a large and enthusiastic crowd of attendees. Participants engaged in open and informative discussions, gaining valuable insights into managing their financial well-being. 2. Pride Month Celebration - Exploring the "Why": In June, during Pride Month, we organized a second QTIP event that challenged participants to explore their personal motivations and values. This event provided a safe space for individuals to reflect on their life choices and aspirations. The event fostered self-discovery, encouraging attendees to align their actions with their authentic selves. 3. Navigating the Complex World of Dating:…
$1,062 spentof which $763 as grants16% of program spending
The 4 programs described on its FY2022 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $6,466.
The organization over time
Each line starts at 100 in 2021, so what you read is the shape rather than the size: 150 means half as much again as 2021, 50 means half. The number beside each label in the key is where it ended. The shaded band is where the middle 50% of its peers' revenue would sit, given their growth.
Balance sheet
Total assets and total liabilities at each year end, in dollars. The largest one-year move in total assets was 2021 to 2022, from $9k to $9k (+2%).
How it's funded, over time
Each bar is one year's revenue split into where it came from, and every bar is the same height — these are shares, not amounts, so a year that raised twice as much looks the same size. Hover a bar for the split.
97% of Beta Gamma Chi Fraternity’s revenue is contributions — more donation-reliant than the typical peer (65% for the typical peer).
Surplus & reserves
Operating surplus or deficit each year, and months of liquidity in hand. 0 of the last 2 reported years ran a deficit.
reserve
Leadership and staff
The officers, directors, trustees and key employees listed on each return. Joined and no longer listed compare each filing with the year before, matching people by surname and first initial; a year after a gap, or a roster under three people, has no comparison.
Chief executive
Gerald Dessus
Executive Director
Board chair
Dashawn Brown
Social Chair
As listed on its FY2022 Form 990.
Who funds it, year by year
2021 → 2023: the base held at 1 funder, grant income rose $9 → $10k.
1 of 2 of your funders are donor-advised or pass-through sponsors (tagged DAF) — 0% of grant dollars received. That money is really individual donors directing a sponsor; the institutions to cultivate are the non-DAF funders.
From the IRS filings of Beta Gamma Chi Fraternity’s funders (the co-funder graph). Association, not causation. Trends are read to FY2023, the last fiscal year that has finished arriving. FY2024–FY2026 are still being filed and are shown unshaded; they do not move any figure on this page.
How concentrated its funding is
Beta Gamma Chi Fraternity leans on a few funders — its largest provides 100% of grant income and the top three 100%; half comes from just 1 funder.
the vertical line marks half of all grant income — 1 funder to its left
100% of the income these shares are computed over arrives through pass-through sponsors or from payers whose filings do not say what kind of payment it is. Concentration is still measured over all of it, because the money is real; what it does not support is a claim about how many institutions have chosen to fund Beta Gamma Chi Fraternity.
Largest funder’s share by year: 2021 100% · 2023 100% — broadly stable.
“Effective funders” = inverse Herfindahl index (1 / Σ shareᵢ²) — the number of equal-sized funders that would give the same concentration. Trends are read to FY2023, the last fiscal year that has finished arriving. FY2024–FY2026 are still being filed and are shown unshaded; they do not move any figure on this page.
Where its funders are
Beta Gamma Chi Fraternity draws 100% of its grant income from funders outside Pennsylvania, across 1 state in all.
Funder states come from each funder’s own filing. $9 arriving through sponsors registered in 1 state is excluded from the map and the split above: a sponsor holds money on a donor’s behalf, so its registered address would place those dollars somewhere no donor need ever have been. Trends are read to FY2023, the last fiscal year that has finished arriving. FY2024–FY2026 are still being filed and are shown unshaded; they do not move any figure on this page.
Against its field
Beta Gamma Chi Fraternity has grown faster than three-quarters of the 21,195 education nonprofits its size.
this organization peer median middle 50% of peers· 21,195 education nonprofits under $100k, FY2022
Organizations like Beta Gamma Chi Fraternity
Organizations whose mission and program text most resemble this one, by semantic similarity over every organization in the US filings — the closest peers, and often the clearest route to shared or prospective funders.
In Pennsylvania
Nationally
Read directly from this organization’s own Form 990, as neutral context.
Where the money goes
37% of spending goes to programs.
Governance
Public support
72%
Share of support from the public (Schedule A) — the basis for its public-charity status.
Footprint & structure
Files a return copy in 1 state
Screen this organization
A dated, signed PDF of the compliance screen for Beta Gamma Chi Fraternity: IRS status (Business Master File, Publication 78, auto-revocation), the OFAC sanctions lists, the Internal Revenue Bulletin, and California registration, with the Rev. Proc. 2018-32 §8.01 reliance elements stated element by element. Generated from the current files at the moment you download it.
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Questions and answers
- Who funds Beta Gamma Chi Fraternity?
- Beta Gamma Chi Fraternity (Pennsylvania) receives grants from 2 organizations whose IRS filings report $20,009 to it, the largest being AIDS UNITED ($20,000). 1 of them have funded it in more than one year.
- How many funders does Beta Gamma Chi Fraternity have?
- IRS filings report 2 organizations giving $20,009 in grants to Beta Gamma Chi Fraternity, 1 of which have funded it in more than one year.
- Who is the largest funder of Beta Gamma Chi Fraternity?
- AIDS UNITED is the largest funder on record, with $20,000 in grants. The full list of funders is on this page.
- How can an organization like Beta Gamma Chi Fraternity find more funders?
- Start with the funders already giving here, then look at the foundations that back similar organizations in Pennsylvania. The funding by cause and by state pages list the largest funders for a given area and how to approach them.
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These figures are read directly from IRS Form 990 / 990-PF e-file XML: this organization’s own return for FY2022 (financials across 2021–2022), and the filings of 2 funders that report grants to it. “On record” means captured in the filings we have parsed — a funder that does not e-file, or whose grant detail is not itemized, will not appear. Filings run roughly 12–24 months behind. Trends on this page end at FY2023, the last fiscal year that has finished arriving; later years are shown and marked, and move no figure. Data on this page was exported October 14, 2026. What this page cannot tell you · view filing