Why a Centennial Campaign?

In July 2025, the board of the Sigma Chi of Cornell Alumni Association announced a $2.5-million campaign to invest in the chapter’s next 100 years on the hill. This announcement was made at the centennial celebration in Ithaca, commemorating the purchase of Greystone from Irene Castle by the association.  

The Alpha Phi Chapter has had a storied run and continues to this day as one of the premier fraternities at Cornell. This does not just happen; the fraternity attracts quality men, and our alumni have provided encouragement, support, and guidance over many decades. One might ask then, why are we asking for money? The answer is simple; this is the time to invest in the future to ensure Alpha Phi can continue to provide a quality experience for our undergraduate brothers.  

This campaign, which will span five years, culminating in 2030 (coinciding with the 140th anniversary of the establishment of Sigma Chi at Cornell), has the three following pillars: 

  • Capital improvements to Greystone to meet the needs of students in the 21st century.
  • An endowment to make Greystone more affordable for undergraduate brothers.
  • Educational programming and professional development.

Ways to Give

Gifts to the Greystone Centennial Fund may be made to the:

  • Sigma Chi Greystone Foundation—Centennial Fund: This gift is tax-deductible. (Note: The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization-EIN 16-1529623)
  • Sigma Chi of Cornell Alumni Association—Centennial Fund: This gift is not tax-deductible, however there are fewer restrictions on the use of the money. Please consider a gift to the association if the tax deduction is of minimal use to you.
Sigma Chi Greystone Foundation-Centennial Fund
  • Sigma Chi Greystone Foundation-Centennial Fund
    • This gift is tax-deductible. (Note: The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization-EIN 16-1529623)
  • Gifts to the Greystone Foundation may be eligible for an employer matching gift program.
  • By Check: Payable to “Sigma Chi Greystone Foundation—Centennial Fund” and sent to the following address.
    • Sigma Chi Centennial Campaign, PO Box 876, Ithaca, NY 14851-0876
  • Wire transfer or stock gift: Contact John Foote jhf25@cornell.edu
  • Planned Gift: Contact John Foote jhf25@cornell.edu
  • By Credit Card: Fill out the form online or via the button below.
  • Sigma Chi of Cornell Alumni Association-Centennial Fund
    • This gift is not tax-deductible, however there are fewer restrictions on the use of the money. Please consider a gift to the association if the tax deduction is of minimal use to you.

      Please consider a gift to the Association if the tax deduction is of minimal use to you.

  • By Check: Payable to “Sigma Chi of Cornell Alumni Association—Centennial Fund“. Mail to:
    • Sigma Chi Centennial Campaign, PO Box 876, Ithaca, NY 14851-0876
  • Wire transfer or stock gift: Contact John Foote jhf25@cornell.edu

View the list of Centennial Campaign donors here. Thank you to all who have given thus far!

Campaign Donor Wall

Goal
$2,500,000
64 members have contributed $1,007,941 to Greystone Centennial Fund
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Ways to Give

You have the option of making a gift to the Centennial Campaign in one of two ways:

  • Sigma Chi Greystone Foundation-Centennial Fund (This gift is tax-deductible.) Also, gifts to the Greystone Foundation may be eligible for an employer matching gift program.

  • Sigma Chi of Cornell Alumni Association-Centennial Fund (This gift is not tax-deductible gifts, however there are fewer restrictions on the use of the money. Please consider a gift to the Association if the tax deduction is of minimal use to you.


Note: All gifts to the Centennial Fund will receive Cornell gift credit. 

If you would prefer to pay your gift over several years, please fill out this pledge form, and send it to Greystone Centennial Campaign, PO Box 876, Ithaca, NY 14851-0876.

We are set up to accept gifts by check, credit card, wire transfer, stock transfer, or planned giving.

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