Alpha Rho Chi Foundation

The Alpha Rho Chi Foundation was established in 1989 to advance education and research directed toward the discovery, promotion, furtherance and dissemination of knowledge related to architecture and the allied arts. To that end, the Foundation provides scholarships for Alpha Rho Chi members; sponsors professional programs at many levels; underwrites scholarly publications and the APX Bronze Medal Program which recognizes leadership, scholarship, and service in students in both the US and Canada; and promotes new and innovative educational opportunities for students in architecture and the allied arts.

The Foundation is the only tax-deductible means for contributions to the Fraternity. It is classified as a 501(c)3 organization under its charter.

Facts

• An independent, six-member Board of Directors administers the operations of the Foundation. The Fraternity's WGA and WGE are ex-officio members of the Board. These directors have the skills necessary to effectively manage the responsibilities of the Foundation. All directors are unpaid volunteers.
• The Foundation receives gifts, invests and manages a variety of funds, receives and reviews requests for scholarships and grants, and disburses funds in accordance with the provisions of each managed fund.
• Under the terms of our charter and tax-deductible classification, the Foundation is not permitted to pay operating expenses of the Grand Council or its member chapters and alumni associations.

Accomplishments:

Since 1995, the APX Foundation has awarded over 42 scholarships to active members from eight chapters through the John R. Ross Scholarship Program and its managed funds including 21 John R. Ross scholarships, 13 scholarships from the Pytheos Fund, 9 Vern Gibbs scholarships from the Iktinos Fund, and 1 scholarship from the Satyros Fund. John R. Ross scholars are selected on the basis of academic performance, fraternal leadership, and willing service.

John R. Ross Scholars

• 1995 Phillip J. Heelan III PYTH
• 1996 Kevin Teague ANTH
• 1997 Todd A. Erickson PYTH
• 1998 Robert Ford APOL; Corey M. Hoelker PYTH
• 1999 Joshua L. Thompson ANTH; Robert S. Lewis APOL; Melissa S. Kleve PYTH; Amy Stillwell RHOE Robyn Brown VITR
• 2000 Ryann Craig ANTH; Johanna James ANTH; Mara Braspenninx IKTI; Trevor Hull PYTH; Matthew Gillen VITR
• 2001 David Ciavarella PYTH; Brandon Harwick VITR
• 2002 Tzveta Panayotova APOL; Alex Estell RABE; Aaron Feldman-Grosse VITR
• 2003 Rachael Lannan ANTH; Karen Williams SESH

In addition, scholarships from the Pytheos Fund went to Scott Baldermann and David Ciavarella and a scholarship from the Iktinos Fund went to Mara Braspenninx and Albert Law.

• The APX Foundation manages special funds for Andronicus, Anthemios, Apollodorus, Daedalus, Demetrios, Iktinos, Pytheos, and Satyros chapters and/or alumni associations.
• The APX Foundation has sponsored professional programs at the Fraternity's National Convention since 1991.
• The APX Foundation underwrites the total cost of the Fraternity's Bronze Medal Program. The Bronze Medal is awarded annually at over 120 accredited schools of architecture.
• The APX Foundation provides financial support to publish the Archi and the Alpha Rho Chi Letter.
• The APX Foundation shares the cost of the administrative assistant who is utilized by both the Fraternity and the Foundation.

Performance

• The Foundation realized a 25% increase in the number of managed fund accounts in FY1999.
• Utilizing a balanced portfolio of investments, the Foundation has achieved a 17.49% return for its managed fund accounts.

Current Goals

For FY 2000, the Foundation will concentrate its efforts to increase the endowment of the Charles Burchard Professional Program Fund with an additional $50,000 in new contributions. At this level of funding, the Foundation will be able to:

• Substantially underwrite the cost of professional programs, leadership training, and other important educational experiences at the Fraternity's National Convention each year.
• Provide matching funds annually to each active chapter for a professional program which they would jointly sponsor with the Foundation at their university.

How You Can Give

Cash, of course, is always welcome. Some corporations and institutions have matching funds programs which doubles the value of your gift. Stocks, bonds, insurance policies, and real estate can also provide the Foundation with needed resources.

Bequests by will, a charitable remainder unitrust, a charitable remainder annuity trust, a pooled income fund gift, or a charitable gift annuity can all support our goals while giving the donor immediate tax-free benefits. We are pleased to provide additional information about these programs to you and your advisors – contact Sam Douglass at (800)447-1435.

The Foundation is the only tax-deductible means for contributions to the Fraternity. It is classified as a 501(c)3 organization under its charter.

2000-2001 Alpha Rho Chi Foundation Officers

JOHN R. ROSS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Active Chapter Members of APX may apply for the John R. Ross Scholarship. The scholarship is funded through the Alpha Rho Chi Foundation. Click here to download and print the application form. The Award is generally announced at APX Convention and applications are due as early as possible to the APX Foundation. See contact information above for address.

Governing Documents

• Foundation Bylaws
• APX Foundation Articles of Incorporation