General Inquiries

Are Inactive Chapters Required to File a 990?
Per the Sorority's bylaws, the International Corporate Headquarters (ICHQ) will file the Form 990 for all chapters that are inactive (have no financial ...
Mon, 22 Apr, 2024 at 11:29 AM
Are Inactive Chapters Required to Submit the EOY Report?
If a chapter was active at any point in the sorority year for which the EOY is due, it must submit the EOY Report by the July 15 deadline, otherwise a $50 f...
Mon, 22 Apr, 2024 at 11:29 AM
How Do I Obtain a Certificate of Insurance/ Proof of Insurance?
Do you need a certificate of insurance or proof of insurance? Do you know what this policy is used for? This is a Commercial General Liability policy se...
Wed, 24 Apr, 2024 at 12:48 PM
How do I obtain a Chapter Confirmation Letter for Banking and Non-Profit Proof
A Chapter Confirmation or status letter is most often required when a chapter is seeking to open a new or make changes to an existing banking account.  To o...
Wed, 24 Apr, 2024 at 12:48 PM
How Does a Chapter Reactivate?
Members must submit a request on the National Website under the Sorors Only > Chapter Resources > Chapter Charter (same form for new charters and reac...
Thu, 9 May, 2024 at 12:36 PM
How Often is a 990 Filed?
Each active chapter is required to submit Form 990 to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on or before July 15 annually. Failure to do so by this time will r...
Fri, 19 Apr, 2024 at 4:22 PM
How Often is the End-of-Year Report Submitted?
End-of-Year ("EOY") Reports are to be submitted once a year. To improve operational efficiency, ICHQ has connected the EOY Report to the chapt...
Mon, 13 May, 2024 at 9:44 AM
My Chapter's EIN is Revoked, Can I Apply for a New EIN?
NO: If a chapter's EIN is in revocation status the chapter cannot apply for a new EIN. The chapter should work with the International Corporate Headquar...
Fri, 19 Apr, 2024 at 4:09 PM
What is a 990?
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. is a tax-exempt organization recognized under Section 501(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code, managed by the Internal Revenue...
Fri, 19 Apr, 2024 at 4:09 PM
What is a Group Exemption?
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) sometimes recognizes a group of organizations as tax-exempt if they are affiliated with a central organization. This is k...
Fri, 19 Apr, 2024 at 4:23 PM