2024 Foundation Annual Report
Empowering Women to
Change the World
The Tri Sigma Foundation provides enduring resources to support the leadership development, scholarship, and philanthropic initiatives of Sigma Sigma Sigma. Our shared vision empowers Tri Sigma women to change the world.
In 2023-2024, The Tri Sigma Foundation provided crucial support to Tri Sigma sorority and our members. With your partnership, we’re investing in Tri Sigma women to reach their highest potential and serve their communities through scholarships, leadership programs, and Sigma Serves Children initiatives.
LEARN
Providing Opportunities for Members Through Academic Scholarships
Scholarships offer our members relief from the rising cost of education and make it possible for members to access crucial learning opportunities both in and out of the classroom.
The Foundation awarded 38 Tri Sigma women $54,600 in academic scholarships in 2023-2024 to pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Meet Serena Alaniz
Alpha Mu
"I’m extremely blessed and grateful to receive this scholarship for my senior year. Paying for college over the years has been challenging. I have had to take out loans because my parents are unable to cover the costs due to my mom’s health issues, which prevent her from working. Receiving this scholarship is going to make a significant impact on my ability to afford school, and I cannot thank the donors enough."
Meet Sarah Catizone
Epsilon Upsilon
"Thank you for your kindness, trust, and investment in me and my education. I have and will continue to attempt to be as empowering as all the women in this organization, and to show love and compassion to others in the ways that this organization has shown to me. I am excited for the opportunities that lie ahead, and I will strive to be an ambassador of the values of Tri Sigma in all my future endeavors."
Meet Tran Le
Epsilon Sigma
"As a first-generation Asian American student, your support has not only lessened the financial burden of my education but also empowered me to pursue my dreams with greater confidence and determination. My goal is to enter the nursing field, specializing in labor and delivery or neonatal intensive care. This scholarship has provided me with the financial stability to focus on my studies and leadership roles."
The Fowler Family Scholarship Endowed in 2023-2024
Jennifer Rae Fowler, Sigma, endowed the Fowler Family Scholarship to
honor her mother, Genevieve June Christoff Fowler, also of Sigma chapter. The Foundation is excited to add this scholarship to the 40 named scholarships currently offered.
LEAD
Empowering Leaders through Sorority Programming
Leadership development is a lifelong pursuit for Tri Sigma women. Tri Sigma’s innovative programs are designed for lifelong learning and skill development with emerging leaders, volunteers, and seasoned professionals participating at all levels.
The Foundation awarded $42,342 in leadership and educational grants for various programs in 2023-2024, including:
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The Prevention Institute is an in-person program focused on helping students develop the skills needed to create their own local prevention plan, including chapter retreats to proactively prevent high-risk behaviors within their chapter.
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Each semester, VLS provides engaging, webinar-style programs that offer practical tools members can immediately apply to their life and leadership journeys. VLS is optional and open to all members.
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Set Sail into Service is an eight-month cohort-style educational series designed to prepare alumnae for nonprofit leadership and/or board service.
GIVE
Supporting Sigma Serves Children Philanthropic Initiatives
Since 1954, Tri Sigma has supported initiatives to help children. Our legacy of service has grown to include grants for child life programs and financial support for March of Dimes. Support for Sigma Serves Children initiatives is driven by chapter fundraisers and individual donations.
$41,898 in Robbie Page Memorial Grants to 9 organizations in 2023-2024
Child Life Program at Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital uses play intervention to support young patients.
Under the guidance of Certified Child Life Specialist Katelyn R. Beyer, the Child Life Program at Endeavor Health (formerly NorthShore HeathSystem) has creates a nurturing environment for over 2,000 young patients annually, assisting them in navigating the complex landscape of medical conditions, trauma, and grief through the therapeutic power of play.
Robbie Page Memorial Grant funding was used to purchase an array of medical play interventions for children of various ages and developmental stages. Play IV pumps, surgery equipment replicas, and other interactive resources empower children to familiarize themselves with medical equipment and procedures in a safe and controlled environment. This hands-on experience demystifies medical processes and instills a sense of confidence and control, significantly reducing fear and anxiety associated with hospital visits. Children who engage with medical platy interventions exhibit enhanced coping skills, resilience, and a more positive outlook despite their medical circumstances.
$35,000 donated to March of Dimes in 2023-2024
March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies with goals to end the preventable maternal health risks and deaths, end preventable preterm birth and infant death, and close the health equity gap. Tri Sigma chapters support March of Dimes through various service projects and philanthropy events.
2023-2024 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
What You Contributed
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Ever True
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Scholarship
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Leadership
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Sigma Serves Children
Your Impact
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Leadership grant to the sorority
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Scholarships awarded
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Sigma Serves Children grants
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Amplify Sorority Research grant
Expenses
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Program expenses
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Management/General expenses
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Fundraising expenses
100%
Board Participation
1,830
Member Donations
69
Collegiate Chapter Donations
35
Alumnae Chapter Donations
Amplifying Sorority
TBD
WHAT'S NEXT?
Our bold vision for Tri Sigma is moving ever forward. Each year, the Tri Sigma Foundation works to expand our impact to reach more members and communities. We look forward to offering more academic scholarships, expanding support to leadership programs, and impacting members in new ways.