KAPPA FOUNDATION

Of the many important problems facing the United States, perhaps one of the most important, is the socioeconomic dilemma posed by the inability of Federal, State and local governments to deal effectively with the problems in our inner-cities. It is this dilemma, that prompted the Hyattsville/Landover (MD) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., to develop the Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation of Maryland, Inc., in order that increased resources could be made available to further the community outreach programs of the fraternity, aimed at addressing some of the vital problems in the local communities. The Foundation can be reached by mail at: 3901Kencrest Court, Mitchellville, MD, 20721; phone: 301.262.9333; or fax: 301.464.5427.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President -- Leon Walker, CPA
Vice President -- Mark Johnson
Treasurer -- Daryl J. Lesesne
Secretary -- Aaron B. Coleman
General Board Members: Ernest J. Collins, John Gordon, Clarence Jones, Jr., Isaac Trouth, Donald Christian, Theodore Blakeney, Ed. D, Earl T. Tildon, Kirby Parker

HISTORY

The Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation of Maryland, Inc., was incorporated in 1990 in the State of Maryland as a nonprofit entity to provide programs benefiting youths in Prince George's County, Maryland. The programs operated by the Foundation are primarily oriented towards African-American males. The Foundation's federal tax identification number is 52-1685739.

The Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation of Maryland, Inc. (Foundation) is a nonprofit charitable entity that has been granted tax-exempt status by the Internal Revenue Service as a Section 501 (C)(3) organization. The Foundation is an affiliate of the Hyattsville/Landover (MD) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated.

Prior to the incorporation of the Foundation, the Hyattsville/Landover (MD) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity sought to participate in community activities in conjunction with programs initiated by other organizations, but with emphasis on African-American male activities. These activities were demanding in their requirement for human and financial resources. Thus, the fraternity, recognizing the human suffering and human need, decided to establish a nonprofit Foundation.

MISSION

The primary mission of the Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation of Maryland, Inc., is to provide programs that benefit the youths of Prince George's County, Maryland, with a primary focus on African-American males. The Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation of Maryland, is uniquely qualified to perform this mission, since the skills and experience of its members and the parent fraternity, are sufficiently suited to the tasks.

MANAGEMENT

The Foundation is administered by a Board of Directors that governs the affairs of the Foundation and provides oversight on foundation funds. Administrative costs are kept to a minimum and are budgeted at less than 5% of the annual budget. An annual financial report is available upon request.

MEMBERSHIP

There are approximately 100 regular, financial members, most of whom are professionals with backgrounds and experiences covering virtually every discipline, including medicine, dentistry, engineering, marketing, education, etc. Many members have advanced degrees. When particularly specialized skills and knowledge are needed to meet current requirements, the Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation of Maryland, Inc., augments its working force, by bringing in specialist from universities, industry and other organizations, who have the required expertise in furtherance of the Foundation's programs.

PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION

To assure quality and objectivity, as well as usefulness, the Foundation and its sponsors work closely in defining the goals of the Foundation's work, and take great care that the analyses and conclusions are the Foundation's alone. Annually, the Foundation, in conjunction with the Hyattsville/Landover (MD) Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., convenes a retreat, where policy and programmatic planning, analyses and evaluation are primary agenda items. At this time, the Foundation' s budget, along with that of the fraternity, are established, as well as a determination as to the fraternity's requirements of the Foundation. All of the Foundation's programs are conducted within the scope of its mandate, and in accordance with the rules and regulations governing 501 ( C ) ( 3 ) organizations.

FOUNDATIONS PROGRAMS

Most of the programs that are funded by the Foundation are operated by the Hyattsville/ Landover (MD) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., under their Guide Right Program umbrella and other programs which service the community. Some of those programs are listed below:

Literary Contest
Speaker Bureau Presentations
Annual Family Outing
Student Achievement Ceremony
Student of the Year Pageant
Mentoring
Partner/Sponsorship
Therapeutic Tutorial/Mentoring Program