EGIF

Serving Our Community Since 2001EGIFoundation.org

OUR HISTORY: The Edward Giles Irvin Foundation was established in 2001, as the philanthropic arm of the Chicago Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. It is a separate non-profit, tax exempt, publicly supported organization. This Foundation is organized exclusively for charitable, scientific, literary and educational purposes within the meaning of section 501(C)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

OUR GOAL: The Foundation’s major goal is to foster critical skills and positive personal choice selections by strengthening African-American youth, especially males, who face challenges to achieving personal success and in reaching their full potential to become contributing members of society.

OUR VISION: The vision of the Foundation is to be the premier philanthropic organization in Chicago by delivering culturally relevant, effective and efficient services to African-American youth.

OUR MISSION: The mission of the Foundation is to serve as a major transformative force in enabling the success of minority male youth and economically disadvantaged persons in the Chicago metropolitan area.

OUR PURPOSE: The purpose of the Foundation is to engage in community service, by providing programs that help produce a better quality of life through leadership training, health and wellness programs, educational advancement and housing opportuni t ies to the community.

The Foundation wil l provide young people with academically oriented services such as tutoring, drug awareness seminars, leadership training, career exposure and financial assistance to institutions of higher learning in the form of col lege and universi ty scholarships.

The Foundation will also assist the community, seniors and social service organizations.

EGIF

Leadership Training

Tutoring

Career Exposure

Scholarships

Drug Awareness

Violence Prevention

Edward G. Irvin FoundationA 501(c)(3) Not For Profit Organization

BOARD OF DIRECTORS President Major Armstead, PhD

Vice PresidentDerek Robinson, MD

Secretary Richard Miles

Treasurer Walter Miller

MembersGregory ArnoldMarc K. BickhamEmmit E. HorneFrank D. Horton IIIMichael Hughes Sr.Eric J. LindsayRobert V. McGheeTorrence MooreYaw K. OfosuAlvin Paul IIICynthia ReedTimothy Thomas Jr.Byron C. Thornton, Esq. EmeritusReverend Dr. Leon Finney Jr.Lester McKeever, Esq.

CORPORATE SPONSORSAllstate InsuranceCitiThe American Field ServiceThe Crystal Fund FoundationThe Nielsen Company

COMMUNITY PARTNERSBe Covered IllinoisLoyola University of ChicagoNetwork of WoodlawnParkway Gardens Community ChurchViolence Prevention Program of Community of St. Sabina

DONATIONSPlease make a donation to the Edward G. Irvin Foundation. All donations are tax deductible.

500-504 E. 67th StreetChicago, IL 60637

Phone: +1(773) 363-1683

500-504 East 67th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60637

KAPPA LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE - CHICAGO

The mission of Kappa Leadership Institute - Chicago, “Kappa League - Chicago”, is to provide educational college readiness opportunities for economically disadvantaged and/or underrepresented minority males, primarily, African American high school youth. Our program integrates mentorship, service initiatives and leadership principles to foster academic success, personal development, global understanding and interracial harmony. Our Kappa League program is one of the highest performing and most experienced African-American college readiness and mentoring programs for young men in Chicago. We have successfully partnered with some of the country’s premier colleges and universities, because our students are recognized as having the skills and abilities to succeed at these demanding educational institutions. In the last eight years alone, Kappa League - Chicago has successfully helped transform the lives of over 900 young black males. Our 100% college acceptance rate, for our graduating seniors, creates a path for each of our students to become self-reliant and productive citizens. By providing our young men with the skills to set goals and exposing them to a culture of success, they are trained to model positive behaviors and positioned for rewarding futures beyond college. We believe that this will benefit all of society. Please support our outstanding Kappa League program by making a tax deductible donation. Feel free to contact us with any questions, comments or suggestions.

Contact Rodney M. Gore, Executive DirectorEmail: info@KappaLeagueChicago.orgWebsite: KappaLeagueChicago.orgPhone: +1(312) 275-5722Fax: +1(312) 275-7890

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM

EGIF SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMEdward G. Irvin Foundation Scholarship- Over $1 Million in scholarships awarded, since 1979- $5,000 [$1,250 disbursed annually over 4 years]- $1,000 Summerower Scholarship [one-time award]- Scholarships are made possible by our annual fundraiser at the Star Plaza Theatre in Merrillville, IN. Eligibility Requirements for ScholarshipGraduating high school males of African-American descent;Minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale;Completion of ACT and/or SAT standard exam; andActive participation in extracurricular activities and/or community service programs.

Eligibility Requirements to Maintain ScholarshipSubmit official documentation certifying enrollment in an accredited four (4) year college or university.Maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA each semester and on a cumulative basis for the duration college attendance. Official documentation certifying the required GPA must accompany enrollment data and must be received by the EGIF Scholarship Chairman before awards will be issued.Any indecent, immoral or illegal activity shall constitute grounds for the termination of this award.In the event that a scholarship recipient chooses to complete an intake program, join or undergo initiation in another social Greek Letter Organization, the scholarship awarded by the Chicago Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. will be discontinued. Moreover, it is our hope that the fellow organization will assume responsibility for providing the recipient with future financial assistance.To continue receiving this award, credentials and eligibility will be reviewed each semester.

ContactJames Alexander, Scholarship ChairmanEmail: Scholarship@ChicagoAlumni1919.orgWebsite: ChicagoAlumni1919.org

Achievement in the intellectual, spiritual, physical and social phases of life…through group action, rather than individual.

Edward Giles Irvin

Edward G. Irvin Foundation Community Center was formerly a Jane Addams Hull House Association affiliate, known as Parkway Community House.

Parkway Community House had a long and rich history in Chicago, first in Bronzeville and later Woodlawn.

Edward G. Irvin Foundation Community Center will extend that legacy by housing our programs, and serving as a beacon of light in our community.

EGIF COMMUNITY CENTER