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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is
a private, non-profit organization whose purpose is
to provide assistance and support through established
programs in local communities throughout the world.
A sisterhood of more than 200,000 predominately Black
college educated women, the Sorority currently has over
900 chapters located in the United States, England,
Japan (Tokyo and Okinawa), Germany, the Virgin Islands,
Bermuda, the Bahamas and the Republic of Korea. The
major programs of the sorority are based upon the organization's
Five Point Programmatic Thrust:
- Economic Development
- Educational Development
- International Awareness and Involvement
- Physical and Mental Health
- Political Awareness and Involvement
The Sorority was founded in 1913 by 22 students at
Howard University. These young women wanted to use their
collective strength to promote academic excellence;
to provide scholarships; to provide support to the underserved;
educate and stimulate participation in the establishment
of positive public policy; and to highlight issues and
provide solutions for problems in their communities.
The organizational structure and governance of the Sorority
is invested in the Grand Chapter, which meets in National
Convention biennially. Regional Conferences are held
in the seven geographic regions of the organization
during non-convention years. In the interim, the Executive
Board, consisting of elected and appointed members,
acts to establish and implement policies, as needed.
A paid professional staff, under the leadership of the
Executive Director, operates the National Headquarters
office in Washington, D.C.
No part of the net income or contributions of the Sorority
are utilized to the benefit of, or is distributed to
members, officers or other private persons except as
authorized by the Sorority to pay reasonable compensation
for services rendered or to make payments in furtherance
of its purposes.
As a non-profit organization, no part of the Sorority's
activities shall be for propaganda purposes or otherwise
attempting to influence legislation in a lobbying role.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. conducts all of its
activities in accordance with the rules that govern
organizations whose tax status is 501(c)(7).
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