Endowment
Purpose and History
The purpose of the endowment is to provide financial support for study, research, and service in education and for the projects, programs, and activities of Pi Lambda Theta. For almost a century, Pi Lambda Theta, the most selective national professional honor society of educators, has fostered scholastic achievement among students and professionals. Its history has created a legacy of leadership and a commitment to academic excellence. In keeping with its mission to advance scholarship and professional growth, Pi Lambda Theta created the Educational Trust in 1981. In 1995 the trust was separately incorporated as the Pi Lambda Theta Educational Endowment.
Scholarships, Grants, and Awards
Disbursements from named funds are restricted to the scholarships, grants, and awards specified in the underlying restricted fund agreements. Disbursements from the main fund are directed by the endowment's governing board. All disbursements conform to the Uniform Management of Institutional Funds Act. Visit Scholarships, Grants, and Awards to see the named funds that make up the endowment and to learn what the endowment supports.
Ways to Give
The endowment operates under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Your donation is deductible for federal income tax purposes to the extent allowed by law. All donations go to the principal of the funds.
Contributions may be made by check, Visa, and Mastercard. To make a bequest, designate the Pi Lambda Theta Educational Endowment as the beneficiary.
- Use this convenient form to make a contribution to the endowment's main fund or direct your contribution to a named fund.
- Establishing a named fund begins with this restricted gift agreement.
- Use this form to make a chapter contribution.
- Get complete information for establishing a chapter scholarship fund.
PLT's international office is happy to offer guidance in making any contribution. Call 1-800-487-3411, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Eastern Time or e-mail endowment@pilambda.org.