2022-23 Annual Report

2022-23 Phi Mu Foundation Annual Report

A Message From Our Leadership

Dear Sisters and Friends,

Love. Honor. Truth. These three words have bound thousands of women together for generations while serving as the anchor that keeps us steady amongst the headwinds.

Since Phi Mu Foundation’s founding in 1957, we have worked fearlessly to support Phi Mu members in their greatest time of need, threading the values of love, honor and truth through every grant awarded. While we’ve celebrated many famed fundraising accomplishments in the last 66 years, we’ve also faced a myriad of challenges. But in the face of adversity – then and now – Phi Mu Foundation’s commitment to our members has never wavered.

It has been your devotion to supporting our sisterhood during these times that has helped us continue our mission.

The needs of our members are greater than ever before with three times more women applying for academic scholarships than we have funds available and constant waves of applications from sisters seeking emergency assistance due to natural disasters, medical events or other life-altering circumstances. With your partnership, we’re investing in Phi Mu women to reach their highest potential and serve their campuses and communities with the kind of pride that only the Phi Mu experience can instill.

Phi Mu women and their needs will always be at the forefront of the Foundation’s mission because this is a sisterhood of love, guided by honor and sealed in truth. Thank you for your commitment to honoring our values and investing in the lifetime development of Phi Mu women.

Love in Our Bond,

Janeen Judah (Texas A&M)
2022-2024 Foundation President

Kristin Tofanelli (Georgia Southern)
Executive Director

Investing in Phi Mu Women for a Lifetime

Originally established as a literary organization, Phi Mu has rooted itself in leadership and education since 1852. By continuing to support our members with funding to Phi Mu Fraternity’s innovative leadership and educational programs, chapter educational projects funded through chapter library funds, and other leading philanthropic endeavors, we are investing in Phi Mu women and the member experience for a lifetime.

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Meet Loretta Lemoine (UL Monroe)

“I think it’s important for Phi Mu [Foundation] to invest in educational and leadership opportunities for these women. It’s a great time for growth, potential and bringing out the best in them.” To hear more from Loretta, click on the video! 

In 2022-23, we awarded $169,672 in leadership and educational grants for various programs, including:

$50,000 to help fund the Chapter Consultant Program
from the Fraternity Grant Fund to support leadership training, communication skills, conflict resolution, strategic planning, goal setting, academic achievement and philanthropic activities within a chapter and in the campus community.
$40,000 to support the History IT project
from the Fraternity Grant Fund and the Grace Volk Historic Preservation Fund to digitize our archives, organize them for future use and allow staff, members and even the general public (with specific allowances) to access these historic documents and photographs.
$32,500 to help fund the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consultant
from the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Fund; the Annie Laurie Horsfall Fund; the McAteer Leadership/Educational Fund; and the Fraternity Grant Fund who will continue to work directly with staff to help in producing materials around DEI for our chapters.
$16,757.47 from the Alpha Beta Library Fund
to provide funding for improving educational space for the undergraduate members of the Alpha Beta Chapter at the University of Arkansas.
$15,000 to fund the Fraternity’s Convention Philanthropy Project
from the Social Service Fund to assemble “PJ Packs” for patients at the Macon Children’s Hospital, a CMN Hospital. When a child suddenly arrives at the hospital, these “Packs” have comfy pajamas, underwear and socks to help an unexpected and difficult experience be a little easier.
$3,021 from the Delta Beta Library Fund
to provide funding for improving educational space for the undergraduate members of the Delta Beta Chapter at the University of Illinois.
$3,000 from the Eta Beta Library Fund
to provide funding for improving educational space for the undergraduate members of the Eta Beta Chapter at the University of Washington.
$2,500 from the ‘Happy’ Parker Lowden CMN Hospitals Internship Fund
to award a stipend to CMN Hospitals Intern Stella Celentano (Florida).
$2,316.36 from the Alpha Nu Library Fund
to provide funding for improving educational space for the undergraduate members of the Alpha Nu Chapter at the University of Florida.
$2,029.02 from the Kappa Alpha Library Fund
to provide funding for improving educational space for the undergraduate members of the Kappa Alpha Chapter at Mississippi State.
$1,500 from the Gerald and Sheldon Pollack Fund
to two collegiate members, Jehme Pruitt (Alabama) and Daryn Polzin (Oklahoma City), for their commitment to social service.
$987.55 from the Delta Epsilon Library Fund
to provide funding for improving educational space for the undergraduate members of the Delta Epsilon Chapter at Purdue University.
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Providing New Opportunities for Members Through Academic Scholarships ​

The cost of education continues to rise across the country and Phi Mu members are often faced with challenges when it comes to affordability. Through the Foundation’s various scholarship funds, we’re able to offer financial support to our collegiate and alumnae members who are pursuing a higher education.

Meet Agustina Fainguersch (Purdue)

“Not only does a scholarship ease some of the financial burdens that come with a medical education, but it is also a constant reminder of the impact that supportive and generous individuals can make on the lives of others. This is an attitude that I hope to pass on to those around me in my journey to become a physician.”

The Foundation awarded 134 Phi Mu women with $186,500 in academic scholarships in 2022-23 to pursue their undergraduate and graduate-level education.

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Investing in Historic Preservation

As the second-oldest Greek organization for women, we are proud to preserve Phi Mu relics of the past and present in order to tell the story of more than 170 years of Phi Mu. We are currently in the process of relocating relics from the Cannonball House in Macon to the Heritage Museum at Phi Mu National Headquarters in Peachtree City, Georgia. The transfer of our full collection of archives to the Heritage Museum will be completed by the end of 2023.

The Foundation invested $5,500 in 2022-23 in these historic preservation projects:

$5,000
in rent and insurance for the Philomathean Room at the Cannonball House in Macon, Georgia
$500
in American Association for State and Local History membership dues
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Providing Emergency Assistance to Sisters in their Greatest Time of Need

Through our Member Assistance Funds – the Leona Hughes Hughes Heart and Hand Fund and the Betty Nell Wilkinson Emergency Fund – we’re able to provide members with financial support to help with tuition and education expenses, along with basic necessities of food, clothing, shelter, transportation, utilities, and/or medical care.

Meet Leilah Talon (Cal State Northridge)

“In the Summer of 2022, I was personally asked by the director of a professional opera company in Europe to perform two main roles while also receiving a scholarship to help fund some of the cost of tuition for the trip in their upcoming summer section. As I accepted the offer, on day one of the trip I got into a serious accident during a layover in Munich, Germany, that led me to the hospital. I received emergency surgery that resulted in 7 days in the hospital alone in Munich, with a full plate and four screws in my ankle. I had to resign from the program on the first day but had to find a way back home since my round trip got fully canceled with no refund or credit. Receiving this member assistance grant from Phi Mu Foundation has made me feel safe, relieved, and just so thankful that I can always count on my second family when I need the most support. I was able to pay off most of my medical debt without feeling stressed or the need to drop out of school to prioritize work over my education. I will always be forever thankful to receive this help.”

In 2022-23, the Foundation provided emergency financial assistance to five women totaling $9,389.50.

2023-26 Phi Mu Foundation Strategic Plan

Earlier this year, we launched the Foundation’s 2023-26 Strategic Plan, led by a new vision statement to guide our work: Every Phi Mu supported and empowered through a lifetime of giving and a shared commitment to love, honor and truth. This Strategic Plan highlights our ongoing commitment to investing in the lifetime development of women and supporting the Fraternity’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging efforts.

2022-23 Financial Overview

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Donor Listings

The donor information below reflects giving to the Foundation as of June 30, 2023. If your name has been omitted, misspelled or listed incorrectly, please accept our sincere apology. We invite you to contact the Foundation office at 770.632.2090 with any updates to our records.

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FAMILY, FRIENDS & ORGANIZATIONS​

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COLLEGIATE & ALUMNAE CHAPTERS​

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