Sigma Alpha Iota Philanthropies, Inc., created in 1974 as a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization, is the charitable arm of Sigma Alpha Iota, international music fraternity. Its mission is to promote all aspects of music creation, performance and scholarship; and encourage service for and through music on the campus, in the community, in the nation, and throughout the world.

Mission Statement

The mission of Sigma Alpha Iota Philanthropies, Inc. is to support the educational and charitable goals of Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity through philanthropic endeavors.

Vision Statement

To establish and maintain a lasting financial base for funding educational projects.

To provide opportunities to build strong leaders through education and leadership training.

To promote the musical growth of fraternity members and chapters.

To manage financial resources to develop and sustain educational programs and initiatives.

To support all aspects of music on campus, in the community, in the nation, and throughout the world.

To inspire the generosity of donors in support of the organization's philanthropic musical goals.

The diverse projects of Sigma Alpha Iota Philanthropies, Inc. are designed to:

• Promote all phases of music, including history, composition, performance, appreciation, and criticism, and to aid and recognize those learning or serving in any field of music
• Raise the standards of all aspects of music among students and teachers in American colleges, conservatories, and universities
• Develop stronger bonds of musical interest and understanding between foreign countries and the United States of America
• Receive property of any kind, whether real or personal, and to administer and apply such property and the income there from exclusively for charitable, educational, and literary purposes

In serving these purposes, the work of Sigma Alpha Iota Philanthropies, Inc. is under the supervision of its Board of Directors and is supported by Sigma Alpha Iota chapters, individual SAI members, and interested friends throughout the country.