The Florida Alpha Educational Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation. Donations accepted by the foundation are tax deductible under the Internal Revenue Code.
Contributions to the Florida Alpha Educational Foundation assist deserving young men in obtaining a college or university education, or other special educational needs.
There are two funds available and donations may be made as a memorial or recognition gift if the donor wishes.
Florida Alpha Scholarship Fund
Aiding young men of the University of Florida who are members of, or who are pledged or rushing to become members of, the Florida Alpha Chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, the Florida Alpha Scholarship Fund provides help through scholarship proceeds.
Dave Hendon Added Dimensions Fund
Building and maintaining an educational environment, the Dave Hendon Added Dimensions Fund underwrites some tuition costs for certain educational programs like the SigEp Leadership Continuum, Conclave attendance, UIFI (sponsored by the National Interfraternity Conference), and other educational campus and community leadership programs for brothers. This is our most flexible fund.
The foundation is managed by a Board of Trustees comprised of:
Jeffrey P. Wilson ’76, President
Steve Shewbrooks ’66, Vice President
Bill Bell ’77, Treasurer
Bob Banting ’73, Secretary
Ray King ’65
Responsibilities of the Board of Trustees include:
- Ensuring funds are secure and prudently managed
- Selecting recipients of the “Florida Alpha Alumni Scholarships”
- Providing funds to projects and individuals as outlined above under “Dave Hendon Added Dimensions Fund”
- Providing funds to the undergraduate chapter in support of their “Balanced Man Scholarships” which they award to deserving incoming freshmen in conjunction with the recruiting process.
- Helping individuals who wish to donate through the Florida Alpha Endowment Campaign
