I make donations by check. Who should I make my check payable to?
All checks should be made payable to "The Phi Sigma Pi Foundation". Mail your check to:
Phi Sigma Pi Foundation
2119 Ambassador Circle
Lancaster, PA 17603
Even my NAA dues are payable to the Phi Sigma Pi Foundation?
Yes. ALL donations, including NAA membership donations or local chapter gifts, are made payable to the Foundation.
But I like to donate online. Can I still do that?
Yes. Donating online remains the same. With options to set up recurring payment plans and instant processing, online donating continues to be the easiest way to give.
Are online donations safe and secure?
Yes, your online donation is secure. When making a contribution using the online giving page, be sure to look for the "s" (which stands for secure) after "http" in the web address bar at the top of the online giving page and the image of a padlock in the bottom right-hand corner of your browser.
Can I pay by credit card?
You can donate using your Visa, MasterCard or Discover. You can do this online or call us at 717-299-4710 or 800-366-1916.
Do I have to specify "NAA" in order to be an NAA member?
No. All unrestricted or non-designated donations are members of the NAA and entitled to receive the benefits that entails.
I donated at a level that entitles me to NAA event benefits, but I don't want to use them. What should I do?
Upon donating, you will be asked to specify whether to (a) receive event benefits for yourself, (b) donate them to a chapter or individual, or (c) decline them. Simply make the choice that works for you.
I received my tax-deductible receipt and it is less than the amount I gave. Why?
The amount of your donation that is tax-deductible will be what you gave minus the cost for event benefits you chose to use personally.
What is Foundation membership?
While all donations are made through the Phi Sigma Pi Foundation, Foundation membership is reserved for the top donors to Phi Sigma Pi. As such they are eligible to vote for the directors who run the Foundation, as well as decide other matters pertaining to the Foundation's welfare.
How do I become a Foundation member?
When you've donated $1,000 or more over your lifetime to a Phi Sigma Pi unrestricted or nationally-restricted fund, including $250 or more in the current fiscal year, you are entitled to become a Foundation member. You will be notified as to your eligibility and at that point can choose to become a member.
Can I increase my support by having my company match my gift?
Yes! If your employer participates in a matching gift program you may be able to increase your Foundation gift by double or triple the size of your personal contribution. Simply forward your company's matching gift form to the Foundation along with your gift.
What's a nationally-restricted fund? Does that count my gift designated to my local chapter?
As the name suggests, a nationally-restricted fund is one that benefits a particular cause (say, a national scholarship) that is national in scope. Donations to particular chapters, or to privately-restricted funds (say, a local endowment held by the Foundation), do not count toward Foundation membership.
