Dear Brothers,
Since our founding in 1895, Alpha Chi Rho has stood for lifelong brotherhood, personal growth, and the betterment of manhood. As a loyal member, you’ve helped carry forward this proud tradition—and now you have the opportunity to ensure it continues for generations to come.
Planned giving is a meaningful way to support the Fraternity while aligning with your personal, financial, and philanthropic goals. These special gifts create a legacy that reflect your values and deep commitment to Alpha Chi Rho.
Here are a few of the most popular ways Brothers are making a lasting impact:
- Bequests – By including Alpha Chi Rho Educational Foundation in your will or trust, you can leave a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, or the remainder after other obligations are fulfilled.
- Beneficiary Designations – A simple form allows you to name the Foundation as a beneficiary of a retirement account, life insurance policy, or investment account.
- Charitable Gift Annuities – Support the Fraternity while receiving fixed lifetime income. The remainder of your gift sustains our mission long after.
- Qualified Charitable Distributions – If you are 70 ½ or older, you can donate directly from your IRA without increasing your taxable income. It’s a smart way to satisfy Required Minimum Distributions while supporting the Brotherhood today.
- Charitable Remainder Trusts – Provide income to you or your loved ones for life, with the remainder benefiting our Brotherhood.
These strategies not only support the future of Alpha Chi Rho, but may also offer tax benefits and peace of mind.
If you’re interested in exploring these options further, we’d be honored to speak with you. Together, we can ensure that our shared values endure well beyond our own time.
In the Bond,
Ken Chapel, CFP®, RICP®, CEPA®
Past National President 2015-2019
Volunteer Advisor to the Alpha Chi Rho Educational Foundation
Dear Brothers,
My name is Ken Chapel, and I’ve spent over three decades helping individuals and families navigate the complexities of financial planning—with a focus on clarity, strategy, and long-term impact. As a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) professional, I’ve worked with clients through every life stage, from building wealth to preserving it—and ultimately, passing it on in a way that reflects their values.
What drives me as a volunteer to the Educational Foundation is the ability to turn planning into purpose.
That’s why I’m proud to offer my services at no cost to you nor the Alpha Chi Rho Educational Foundation. As a Brother, I know firsthand how deeply the values of our Fraternity shape lives. Planned giving allows us to ensure those values continue for future generations—through scholarships, leadership development, and educational support that strengthen our Brotherhood’s mission.
If you’re considering how Alpha Chi Rho might fit into your estate or charitable plans, I’d be honored to speak with you—confidentially and with no obligation. Whether it’s a simple bequest, a qualified charitable distribution (QCD), or more advanced strategies like charitable trusts or gift annuities, I’m here to guide you toward options that align with your personal, financial, and philanthropic goals.
Let’s build a legacy that reflects the best of what Alpha Chi Rho has given us—and what we can give back.
In the Bond,
Ken Chapel, CFP®, RICP®, CEPA®
Volunteer Advisor to the Alpha Chi Rho Educational Foundation
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