2025 Founders Day of Giving

The 1904 Founders Legacy Challenge

Goal: $47,600 ($1,904 x 25 Brothers)

Four visionary engineering students founded Theta Tau on October 15, 1904. Today, we honor their legacy by ensuring the next generation of engineering leaders has the support they need to thrive.

The Theta Tau Difference

Your support doesn't just fund scholarships—it builds confidence, opens doors, and turns potential into remarkable achievements.

Real Brother Impact:

"I really credit a lot of my professional success to Theta Tau and the resources that they have provided me with. Whether it been lifelong friendships I've made, all the really fun events I've got to do with my brothers, and especially the professional development, Theta Tau has been an amazing experience for me." - Max Leland, Mechanical Engineering, Upsilon Epsilon

"Not only did I make lifelong friends, but I landed a mechanical engineering co-op opportunity thanks to a chapter alumni. I've been doing engine testing at Lubrizol since January." - Graham Schuth, Mechanical Engineering, Sigma

"At my first resume workshop, I learned how to reach out to professors about lab research. And that's how I gained my first laboratory position, where I built my foundation of laboratory skills that gave me a summer internship this past summer at a lab at the Uniformed Services University." - Rebekah Muldoon

Fostering Tomorrow's Leaders

Theta Tau is more than a fraternity; it's a base for leadership where brothers develop the skills that set them apart in their careers and communities.

"I have loved my experience so much that I now hold the position of treasurer in my chapter. I have worked to improve the transparency provided to my chapter over the accounting process, and I am currently writing a transition document to help advise new treasurers in the future." - Megan Rinzel, Chemical Engineering, University of Iowa

"I have also held a position every semester since I became a member of Theta Tau. These include DEI, Rush Chair, Vice President, and now President. I do this both out of love for the fraternity and as a means to shape my future." - Nadeen Alomar, Chemical Engineering

The Challenge We Face

Engineering education costs continue to rise. Many of our most promising brothers are working excessive hours just to stay in school, limiting their ability to engage in the leadership development and professional opportunities that make Theta Tau what it is.

Your Impact

When you support our Founders Day Challenge, you ensure deserving engineering students don't just survive college—they thrive. They find their community, develop leadership skills, and graduate ready to make a difference in the profession.

The Ripple Effect of Your Generosity

Every contribution creates a ripple effect, touching lives and inspiring others:

"Alumni support is really important because it helps to continue the tradition of Theta Tau and it helps to give other students like myself the opportunity to find community and find professional development and give back to their communities as well. As students, we can only do so much, but with the support of the people that came before us, we can do so much more." - Kallen, Phi Delta

Your gift today doesn't just impact one student or one chapter—it strengthens our entire brotherhood and extends our influence in the engineering world.

Join Us in Building the Future

This Founders Day, we invite you to be part of something bigger. Your contribution to our $47,600 goal will provide scholarships, enhance professional development opportunities, and strengthen the bonds of our brotherhood.

Together, we can engineer a future of limitless potential for Theta Tau and its members. Make your mark on our legacy today.

About the Theta Tau Educational Foundation

The Theta Tau Educational Foundation serves the academic and leadership goals and interests of student and alumni members of Theta Tau Professional Engineering Fraternity. Since our inception, we have awarded more than $150,000 in scholarships to deserving student members.

Our Impact:

• Over $150,000 in scholarships awarded
• Academic All Stars recognition program
• Professional development resources
• Leadership development opportunities

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How will my donation be used?
A: Your gift supports scholarships for deserving Theta Tau student members, helping them focus on their engineering education and leadership development.

Q: Is my donation tax-deductible?
A: Yes, the Theta Tau Educational Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization. You will receive a receipt for tax purposes.

Q: Can I make a recurring donation?
A: Absolutely! Monthly giving helps us provide consistent support throughout the academic year.