About us

 

The KDS& AssociatesFoundation, founded in June 2008, was established by the Los Angeles members of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity as a vehicle to help raise funds and support local college bound freshman by providing financial assistance in the next chapter of their educational journey.  The KDS & Associates Foundation is recognized by the IRS as a non-profit 501(c)3 tax exempt organization (ID 27-0289041).  The State of California, Franchise Tax Board, has also recognized the KDS& Associates Foundation as a tax exempt charitable non-profit organization (California ID 3115856).

The KDS& Associates Foundation has adopted a philosophy, which includes the recognition that we have a responsibility to help those in need and to support, develop and fund scholarship programs for graduating high school students planning to attend four-year universities, community colleges or vocational training centers after graduation.

 Your tax deductible contribution to the KDS& Associates Foundation will support a scholarship fund that will help some of the most under represented children in Los Angeles by providing financial aid in their 1st year of college.  The students receiving the scholarships are students who demonstrate a dedication to academic achievement, service and community outreach.

The KDS& Associates Foundation is a charitable and educational tax-exempt organization, separate and independent from the Kappa Delta Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.  All funds donated to KDS & Associates Foundation are dedicated directly to scholarships and grants and are not used towards any administrative or operating costs.  Thank you to all contributing alumni, collegiate, parents and friends of KDS& Associates Foundation who help the Foundation provide financial assistance to students who aspire toward the goal of post-secondary education.

Message from the Chairperson

 

Bro. Jeffery Whitmore

Greetings! It is an absolute pleasure and utmost honor to service as chairperson of the KDS Associates Foundation. The KDS Associates Foundation serves as the fundraising arm of the Kappa Delta Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. We raise monies to fund scholarships for deserving young people and to support the activities of the Beta Club of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.