Liabilities / Assets
55th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
990EZ • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 59-3024291
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
55th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Liabilities / Revenue
55th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Net Margin
98th percentile
Higher net margin than 98% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
75th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 75% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
54th percentile
Faster asset growth than 54% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
18th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 18% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Up$163,842
Up $6,185 (+3.9%) from 2014
Net Assets
$163,842
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Liabilities
Flat$0
Flat from 2014
Revenue
Down$6,735
Down $2,557 (-28%) from 2014
Expenses
Up$550
Up $400 (+267%) from 2014
Net Income
Down$6,185
Down $2,957 (-32%) from 2014
The sigma chi foundation at auburn university, inc. (foundation) was formed to provide financial assistance through scholarships to members of the sigma chi fraternity at auburn unversity, gamma sigma chapter and to provide funds for the operation and upkeep of the deemed educational portion of the fraternity house qualifying as space used exlusively for educational purposes.
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| The Foundation assisted the Sigma Chi Chapter and the Gamma Sigma of Sigma Chi, Inc. house corporation in its efforts to restore the local chapter to good standing on the campus of Auburn University. The Foundation has been exploring ways to enhance the education portion of the chapter house facility in coordination with the house corporation. | $0 | $0 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur H Metcalf II | Treasurer | - | $0 | - | - |
| Robert A Benz | President | - | $0 | - | - |
| John A Smyth III | Secretary | - | $0 | - | - |
| Alan Shackelford | Vice President | - | $0 | - | - |
| Jim Thompson | Vice President | - | $0 | - | - |
“Description: Investment income. Amount: 6,399.”
“Description: Investment expenses. Amount: 150. Description: irs application fee. Amount: 400. Total to Form 990-EZ, line 16: 550.”
“Description: Investment in securities. Beg. of Year Amount: 100,108. End of Year Amount: 117,470. Description: Note receivable. Beg. of Year Amount: 38,287. End of Year Amount: 38,287.”
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| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/PersonNm | 0 | John A Smyth III |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum | 0 | 4042641700 |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 1901 Sixth Avenue North Suite 2400 |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | Birmingham |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | AL |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 35203 |
| IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 19262 |
| IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 8085 |
| IRS990EZ/ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt | 0 | 2330 |
| IRS990EZ/CostOrOtherBasisExpenseSaleAmt | 0 | 1994 |
| IRS990EZ/DirectIndirectPltclExpendAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/DonorAdvisedFndsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt | 0 | 6185 |
| IRS990EZ/FiledScheduleAInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990EZ/ForeignFinancialAccountInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ForeignOfficeInd | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 163842 |
| IRS990EZ/GainOrLossFromSaleOfAssetsAmt | 0 | -1994 |
| IRS990EZ/GrossReceiptsAmt | 0 | 8729 |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartVInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InvestmentIncomeAmt | 0 | 6399 |
| IRS990EZ/LobbyingActivitiesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/MethodOfAccountingCashInd | 0 | X |
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| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt | 0 | 163842 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 157657 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 163842 |
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| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 1 | 2.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 2 | 2.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 3 | 2.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 4 | 2.00 |
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| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 3 | 0 |
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| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 0 | Arthur H Metcalf II |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 1 | Robert A Benz |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 2 | John A Smyth III |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 3 | Alan Shackelford |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 4 | Jim Thompson |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 0 | Treasurer |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 1 | President |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 2 | Secretary |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 3 | Vice President |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 4 | Vice President |
| IRS990EZ/OperateHospitalInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/Organization501c3Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationHadUBIInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherAssetsTotalDetail/BOYAmt | 0 | 138395 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherAssetsTotalDetail/EOYAmt | 0 | 155757 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherExpensesTotalAmt | 0 | 550 |
| IRS990EZ/PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt | 0 | NONE |
| IRS990EZ/PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt | 0 | NONE |
| IRS990EZ/PoliticalCampaignActyInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt | 0 | THE SIGMA CHI FOUNDATION AT AUBURN UNIVERSITY, INC. (FOUNDATION) WAS FORMED TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS TO MEMBERS OF THE SIGMA CHI FRATERNITY AT AUBURN UNVERSITY, GAMMA SIGMA CHAPTER AND TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION AND UPKEEP OF THE DEEMED EDUCATIONAL PORTION OF THE FRATERNITY HOUSE QUALIFYING AS SPACE USED EXLUSIVELY FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 0 | The Foundation assisted the Sigma Chi Chapter and the Gamma Sigma of Sigma Chi, Inc. house corporation in its efforts to restore the local chapter to good standing on the campus of Auburn University. The Foundation has been exploring ways to enhance the education portion of the chapter house facility in coordination with the house corporation. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ScheduleBNotRequiredInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/SchoolOperatingInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SubjectToProxyTaxInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TanningServicesProvidedInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedOnOrganizationMgrAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4911Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4912Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4955Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxReimbursedByOrganizationAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 550 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 6735 |
| IRS990EZ/TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/WebsiteAddressTxt | 0 | N/A |
| IRS990ScheduleA/FactsAndCircumstancesTestTxt | 0 | Pursuant to Reg Sec 1.170A(f)(3), the entity meets the facts and circumstances test as a continuous program of solicitations is maintained and operated througout the year. In addition, the governing body of the Foundation meets regularly to discuss solicitation functions from the public. The Foundation provides scholarships for students who are Sigma Chis at Auburn University; however, that Sigma Chi chapter has been suspended until 2019. The Foundation is in the process of developing a capital campaign to launch in the fall of 2018 for the purpose of raising substantial funds to continue and improve upon the schlorship needs of students. |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 2330 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 1747 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 6370 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 973 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 1780 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 13200 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 6399 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 7546 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 6610 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 6310 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 6980 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 33845 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct | 0 | 0.28060 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct | 0 | 0.32650 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt | 0 | 13200 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TenPctFactsCrcmstncsTestCYInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 2330 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 1747 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 6370 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 973 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 1780 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 13200 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt | 0 | 47045 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | Description: Investment income. Amount: 6,399. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | Description: Investment expenses. Amount: 150. Description: irs application fee. Amount: 400. Total to Form 990-EZ, line 16: 550. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | Description: Investment in securities. Beg. of Year Amount: 100,108. End of Year Amount: 117,470. Description: Note receivable. Beg. of Year Amount: 38,287. End of Year Amount: 38,287. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 4 - Other Investment Income |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 2 | Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24 - Other Assets |
| TransferPrsnlBnftContractsDecl/DeclarationDesc | 0 | The organization did not, during the year, receive any funds, directly,or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract.The organization, did not, during the year, pay any premiums, directly,or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract. |
| ReturnHeader/BuildTS | 0 | 2016-12-15 16:53:06Z |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd | 0 | 1 |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonNm | 0 | john a smyth III |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonTitleTxt | 0 | secretary |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PhoneNum | 0 | 4042641700 |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/SignatureDt | 0 | 2016-07-15 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | Sigma Chi Foundation at Auburn |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine2Txt | 0 | University Inc |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessNameControlTxt | 0 | SIGM |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/EIN | 0 | 593024291 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/PhoneNum | 0 | 4042641700 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 1901 Sixth Avenue North No 2400 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | Birmingham |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | AL |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 35203 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmEIN | 0 | 454084437 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | Warren Averett LLC |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | Six Concourse Parkway Suite 600 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/CityNm | 0 | Atlanta |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | GA |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 30328 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PhoneNum | 0 | 7703961100 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparationDt | 0 | 2016-07-07 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparerPersonNm | 0 | Arthur H Metcalf II |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTs | 0 | 2016-07-22T07:45:05-05:00 |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTypeCd | 0 | 990EZ |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodBeginDt | 0 | 2015-01-01 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodEndDt | 0 | 2015-12-31 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxYr | 0 | 2015 |
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