The foundation was established in 2009 and is exempt from Federal Income Tax deductions under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code with Sigma Phi Zeta Chapter being the principal donor. The foundation is created and operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. The principal activities and purpose of the corporation, are to: award scholarships to worthy students for the pursuit of higher education conduct community outreach service programs that will aid in the educational and vocational improvement in individuals and community living standards engage in events that will aid in the development of women engage in any appropriate research related to the purposes of the Foundation.