The Kappa Kappa Psi Trust Fund, under the authority of the Board of Trustees, is a special account for donations made to the Trust Fund of the Fraternity. In addition, the Trust Fund receives Life Membership fees and interest earned on those funds. Routine expenses of the fund are the expenses of the National Intercollegiate Band. Other funds may be requested for a specific use for Fraternity Programs by the National Council.
Donations to the Trust Fund assist the Fraternity with unrestricted income to support any variety of programs as approved by the Board of Trustees.
One of the most exciting contributions made to the work of collegiate music during the last 70 years has been the National Intercollegiate Band program of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma. This ensemble continues to make a significant contribution to the advancement of collegiate bands. Open to all qualified musicians, regardless of membership in the Fraternity or Sorority, the NIB brings members face-to-baton with dynamic composers and respected conductors from across America.
Mr. Stanley G. Finck’s affiliation with Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma began in 1959 when he was initiated into the Beta Epsilon Chapter at the University of South Dakota. His continued service to both organizations culminated when he became National President of Kappa Kappa Psi from 1991-1993. Mr. Finck was known by everyone as the “epitome of what a gentleman – a gentle man” is. He was committed to the success of both Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma.
Mr. Finck passed away in 1997 and through his will, donated funds for the creation of the Stanley G. Finck Fund to directly benefit the National Intercollegiate Band. Proceeds of the Fund support the work of both Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma by providing funds for the NIB program.
The commissioning program of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma has made a significant impact on band music in America. This joint program was conceived by Kappa Kappa Psi Grand President Hugh E. McMillen (Alpha Iota) 1951-1953, who felt the organizations should offer something constructive to college and university bands. Brother McMillen saw in the National Intercollegiate Band and its sponsoring fraternity and sorority the perfect vehicle for a lasting contribution to the field of concert band literature. He proposed a program to commission a special work for concert band by a noteworthy composer in the name of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma.
World premiere renditions have been a highlight of National Intercollegiate Band concerts since 1953. Leading musicians have been commissioned by the fraternity and sorority to compose numbers for this purpose. Such noted works include Francis McBeth’s The Seventh Seal, Claude T. Smith’s Symphony #1for Band, and Fisher Tull’s Prelude & Double Fugue. Several of these composers have also served as guest conductors.
The commissioned work demands the highest in technical proficiency and musicality, as well as being of sufficient merit to rank with the best in the concert band music genre. The commission is offered by Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma to someone demonstrating proven abilities in composing for band or to someone who should be encouraged to write for concert band. Both organizations have presented the college and university bands of the nation with more solid evidence that they are “Building Better Bands.” Since its creation, the program has been responsible for more than 23 new pieces of band literature and has come to be considered of prime importance in our national program of Service to Music.
The Kappa Kappa Psi Intercollegiate Jazz Band is a premier ensemble that celebrates the vibrant spirit of jazz while showcasing the talents of collegiate musicians from across the nation. Formed as an extension of Kappa Kappa Psi’s commitment to musical excellence and leadership in collegiate bands, this inaugural jazz band provides a dynamic platform for young artists to collaborate, innovate, and perform. Under the direction of esteemed jazz educators and directors, the ensemble brings together diverse musical voices and showcases a repertoire that spans the spectrum of jazz styles, from traditional swing to contemporary jazz fusion. Through this initiative, Kappa Kappa Psi continues to elevate and inspire the next generation of jazz musicians, creating unforgettable performances and fostering a deep appreciation for America’s original art form.
For more information, visit kkpsi.org/jazz
The Alumni Association accepts direct donations to help support our alumni specific programming and endeavors.
The Max Mitchell Grant Program is a program designed to help support the members of the National Intercollegiate Band (NIB). Brothers and Sisters in Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma are, by definition, outstanding band members. And based on our purposes, it is our obligation to honor those members who exhibit the best traits of musicianship. One way that we honor band members at the college level is the NIB. The NIB is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for many young musicians, which has been assembled each biennium since its founding.
The Kappa Kappa Psi Alumni Association was founded in 2007 with the goal to engage, develop, and support individual members and foster a lasting and inclusive community for all Brothers. In 2027, the KKPsiAA will celebrate 20 years of leadership and support to Kappa Kappa Psi. Celebrations will occur throughout district convention season and at the 2027 National Convention in Bethesda, MD. Your gifts will support the work of the KKPsiAA as they celebrate success and build a stronger future for Kappa Kappa Psi Alumni, Life Members, and future Brothers.
Living in one of the richest nations in the world, during one of its most abundant periods in history, we sometimes fall blind to those whose fortunes run less deep than our own.
There are ways you can help others today without ever jeopardizing your personal financial security. One easy way is by making a bequest in your will that specifies a dollar amount or a percentage of your estate to benefit Kappa Kappa Psi Fraternity. Following are four types of bequests:
Unrestricted bequest.
Restricted bequest.
Honorary or memorial bequest.
Endowed bequest.
The information on this site is not intended as legal, tax or investment advice. For such advice, please consult an attorney, tax professional or investment professional.
Corporations annually demonstrate their support for Kappa Kappa Psi by matching, or even multiplying, their employees’ gifts to the Fraternity. Ask whether your employer participates in such a program. Certain restrictions apply to matching gifts; please consult your company’s personnel office for further information.
A gift of stock or closely held securities can benefit you and the Fraternity. Here’s how:
Kappa Kappa Psi General Operating Funds are the major income and expense areas for the National Chapter.
Donations to the General Operating Fund assist the Fraternity with unrestricted income to support any variety of programs as approved by the National Council.
Recognizing that the college experience is shaped by a great number of factors (including academics and extracurricular activities), the Kappa Kappa Psi AEA Scholarship was designed to reward those students who strive for the highest in everything they do. Being in a fraternity requires a substantial time commitment. In addition, Brothers of Kappa Kappa Psi participate in a wide variety of musical ensembles and service projects. Kappa Kappa Psi is an organization that recognizes the role extracurricular activities provide for college students. The Fraternity recognizes the importance of academic excellence.
The Scholarship Fund assists the Fraternity with providing funds for the AEA Scholarship program.
Kappa Kappa Psi operates primarily as a student service and leadership recognition society whose chief aim is to assist the Director of Bands in developing the leadership and enthusiasm that is required of his/her band. Our goals are to provide the band not only with organized and concentrated service activities, but to give our membership valid and wholesome experiences in organization, leadership and social contacts.
The Leadership Development Fund assists the Fraternity with providing training, workshops, conferences, symposiums and educational opportunities for our members.
1919. This is the year Kappa Kappa Psi was founded. The Archive Restoration Fund assists the Fraternity with providing the funds needed to restore and maintain the records and articles of value from our long history serving the college band.
Christopher R. Haughee was initiated into the Gamma Nu chapter at Florida State University in 1971. Chris served the fraternity for many years dedicating his time and talent to the advancement of the fraternity’s mission and members and earning the fraternity’s highest honor, the Distinguished Service to Music Medal, in 2003. Included in his time in Kappa Kappa Psi leadership, Chris served as the SED Governor (1989-2005), a member of the Board of Trustees (2009-2013), numerous committee assignments, a regular as National Parliamentarian, as well as serving as a colony advisor and chapter discipline investigator. One of Chris’s primary passions in Kappa Kappa Psi was the lessons and performance of the Ritual. His “Lessons of the Ritual” presentation and service as a member of the Ritual Performance & Education Committee led to the creation of “The Inner Circle” which is used by all chapters of Kappa Kappa Psi.
This fund has been established in memory of his legacy as a passionate champion for our Ritual and the belief that its lessons fundamentally shape our leadership and service as Brothers. Gifts made to this fund will be used to advance Ritual Education in Kappa Kappa Psi.
