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Kappa Sigma Fraternity

EIN 62-0256693 • 501(c)7 • Knoxville, TN

990-N Coverage

Profile

Local chapter of national fraternity promoting academic achievement, brotherhood, personal growth and development, ethical behavior and decision making, and service to others, while complementing and enhancing the educational mission of the university of tennessee.

1730 Melrose PlaceKnoxville, TN 37916

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Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

57th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)7 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

58th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)7 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

62nd percentile

6.7%

Higher net margin than 62% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)7 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

97th percentile

150%

Faster asset growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)7 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

12th percentile

-32%

Faster revenue growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)7 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Assets

Up

$45,099

Up $27,037 (+150%) from 2024

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$45,099

Up $27,037 (+150%) from 2024

Revenue

Down

$405,433

Down $193,950 (-32%) from 2024

Expenses

Down

$378,396

Down $213,307 (-36%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

$27,037

Up $19,357 (+252%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2012: $2,589Liabilities 2012: $02012Assets 2013: $13,386Liabilities 2013: $02013Assets 2014: $33,859Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $33,8592014Assets 2015: $10,537Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $10,5372015Assets 2016: $12,633Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $12,6332016Assets 2017: $7,361Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $7,3612017Assets 2018: $40,005Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $40,0052018Assets 2019: $0Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $02019Assets 2020: $10,298Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $10,2982020Assets 2021: $2,794Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $2,7942021Assets 2024: $18,062Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $18,0622024Assets 2025: $45,099Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $45,0992025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$45,099
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$45,099

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2012: $180,844Expenses 2012: $179,460Net Income 2012: $1,3842012Revenue 2013: $189,991Expenses 2013: $179,194Net Income 2013: $10,7972013Revenue 2014: $220,065Expenses 2014: $199,592Net Income 2014: $20,4732014Revenue 2015: $276,761Expenses 2015: $300,083Net Income 2015: -$23,3222015Revenue 2016: $481,274Expenses 2016: $479,178Net Income 2016: $2,0962016Revenue 2017: $464,920Expenses 2017: $470,192Net Income 2017: -$5,2722017Revenue 2018: $485,593Expenses 2018: $466,550Net Income 2018: $19,0432018Revenue 2019: $359,258Expenses 2019: $375,577Net Income 2019: -$16,3192019Revenue 2020: $352,224Expenses 2020: $365,612Net Income 2020: -$13,3882020Revenue 2021: $237,061Expenses 2021: $244,565Net Income 2021: -$7,5042021Revenue 2024: $599,383Expenses 2024: $591,703Net Income 2024: $7,6802024Revenue 2025: $405,433Expenses 2025: $378,396Net Income 2025: $27,0372025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$405,433
Expenses$378,396
Net Income$27,037

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jun 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025
Signed
Oct 6, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$405,433
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Local chapter of national fraternity promoting academic achievement, brotherhood, personal growth and development, ethical behavior and decision making, and service to others, while complementing and enhancing the educational mission of the university of tennessee.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$18,062$45,099▲ $27,037
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$0--
Accounts Receivable$0--
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$0--
Pledges and Grants Receivable$0--
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn$0--
Receivables From Officers Etc$0--
Investments Other Securities$0--
Investments Program Related$0--
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$0--
Intangible Assets$0--
Inventories for Sale or Use$0--
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$0--
Total Assets$18,062$45,099▲ $27,037
Other Assets Total$0--
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$18,062$45,099▲ $27,037
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$0$0→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$18,062$45,099▲ $27,037
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$18,062$45,099▲ $27,037
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
John HirshmanTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$405,433
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$27,037
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$378,396
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Conferences and Meetings---$319,330
Other Expenses---$48,116
Fees for Services Accounting---$10,950
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$378,396
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons$0--
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0--
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

The tax filing is completed by the Treasurer of the organization. He then distributes the form to the members of the organizations to check for any errors or omissions. Once completed, the form is submitted.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

Upon request, within one week

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Kappa Sigma Fraternity
EIN
62-0256693
Phone
6158154665
Address
1730 Melrose Place, Knoxville, TN 37916

Signing Officer

Name
John Hirshman
Title
Treasurer
Phone
6158154665
Signed
2025-10-06

Organization Details

Principal Officer
John Hirshman
Formed
1880
Legal Domicile
Tn
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
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