Alpha Delta Pi collegians and alumnae, as well as friends and family members of Alpha Delta Pi, show their philanthropic spirit in many ways. Alpha Delta Pi sisters make an impact on their campuses and in their communities. During the 2024-2025 academic year, Alpha Delta Pi contributed more than $2,294,000 to charitable organizations, including more than $2,090,000 to local Ronald McDonald House® Chapters across the United States and Canada.
We are proud of our long-standing relationship with Ronald McDonald House. Since our partnership began in 1979, Alpha Delta Pi has contributed more than $24,500,000 to this worthwhile organization. Additionally, as part of the We Believe… Campaign, the Alpha Delta Pi Foundation established the Ronald McDonald House Endowment. This fund allows the Alpha Delta Pi Foundation to provide even more resources to Ronald McDonald House worldwide.
Ronald McDonald House® is an independent, nonprofit 501(C)(3) organization that cares for millions of families when they have children who are ill or injured. Through a global network of over 255 independently operated Chapters in 62 countries and regions, we surround families with the resources, services and support they need, removing barriers so they can be at the heart of their child’s care and ensure the best possible health outcomes.
As part of the We Believe … Campaign for Alpha Delta Pi, a Ronald McDonald House Endowment was established at the Alpha Delta Pi Foundation. This fund allows any Ronald McDonald House to apply directly for grants from the Alpha Delta Pi Foundation, allowing us to support for:
Alpha Delta Pi supports approximately 40% of Ronald McDonald House Chapters worldwide, leaving significant room to grow our support for our philanthropic partner.
The Alpha Delta Pi Foundation needs the help of our chapters and alumnae associations to continue to build this important fund that will exist in perpetuity, always cementing the significant role that Ronald McDonald House plays in our sisterhood. The Foundation believes that every chapter can be part of this effort and can:
And earmark the proceeds from your new event or increased fundraising for the Ronald McDonald House Endowment Fund at the Alpha Delta Pi Foundation.
Individuals can also support the Ronald McDonald House Endowment at the Alpha Delta Pi Foundation with a tax-deductible gift to the Alpha Delta Pi Foundation designated for the endowment.
In honor and celebration of our 40th Anniversary as a philanthropic partner with Ronald McDonald House in 2019, the Alpha Delta Pi Foundation began making annual grants from the Ronald McDonald House Endowment to benefit locations that are not currently well-supported by either a local Alpha Delta Pi collegiate chapter or alumnae association. Support from a local collegiate chapter or alumnae association does not disqualify applicants from receiving a grant.
The 2025 application is now closed. Grant recipients will be in announced in late October 2025.
Read about our 2024 grant recipients.
If you have questions about the Ronald McDonald House Endowment or the application, please contact the Alpha Delta Pi Foundation at foundation@alphadeltapi.com or (404) 378-3164.