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The Cincinnati Alumni Chapter Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation serves as the philanthropic arm of the Cincinnati Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., chartered in 1923. To advance the fraternity’s mission of achievement and community service, the Foundation was established in 1987 as a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) tax‑exempt organization. Today, it supports a wide range of initiatives, including scholarships, mentoring programs, community food and clothing drives, and national fraternity partnerships such as the United Negro College Fund, Habitat for Humanity, and the Bond Hill School.
Through signature events like the Black & White Ball and the Scholarship Golf Tournament, the Cincinnati Alumni Chapter Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation has, for more than 25 consecutive years, provided financial assistance to college‑bound students as part of the chapter’s community service commitment. These scholarship recipients exemplify the fraternity’s core value of achievement and demonstrate a strong desire to lead and uplift their communities.
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Letter from the President
Welcome to the Cincinnati Alumni Chapter Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation. It is an honor to serve as President and to share the impact of our work with you. For more than a decade, this Foundation has stood as a pillar of scholarship, mentorship, and community service—advancing opportunities for youth and strengthening families across Greater Cincinnati.
Our mission is simple and unwavering: to uplift through education, leadership development, and meaningful community engagement. From awarding hundreds of scholarships to college‑bound seniors, to supporting Kappa League, to providing literacy resources through the Bond Hill Reading Academy, to delivering essential assistance through our turkey giveaway, coat drive, and backpack distribution—every initiative reflects our commitment to achievement and service.
The strength of our Foundation lies in the dedication of our Board of Trustees, our partners, our donors, and the community members who believe in this work. Together, we transform generosity into opportunity and ensure that our programs continue to make a lasting difference.
Thank you for visiting our site, supporting our mission, and standing with us as we empower the next generation of leaders.
Warm regards,
Adrian Michael Cunningham
President
Cincinnati Alumni Chapter Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation
Foundation Board Trustees
Adrian M. Cunningham – President
Dr. Sean Bohannon – Vice President
Jovonnie Lewis – Treasurer
Ellery K. Lewis – Recording Secretary
Derrick Cooper – Trustee
Emmett Drane – Trustee
Ruben Fairman – Trustee
Donald Leathers – Trustee
Alfonzo Smith – Trustee
Empowering Futures Through Educational Access
The Cincinnati Alumni Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation is committed to expanding opportunity and strengthening the educational pipeline for Greater Cincinnati youth. Through its flagship scholarship program, the Foundation has awarded more than $400,000 in financial support, helping hundreds of local high‑school seniors successfully matriculate into colleges and universities nationwide. This investment reflects a core belief that education is a catalyst for generational advancement and that every student—regardless of background—deserves access to the resources that make higher education attainable. By mobilizing community partnerships, fostering academic excellence, and removing financial barriers, the Foundation continues to build a legacy of empowerment, equity, and life‑changing impact for the students it serves.
Driving Impact Through Our Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament
Each year, the Cincinnati Alumni Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation hosts its signature Scholarship Golf Tournament, a community‑centered event dedicated entirely to expanding educational opportunity for Greater Cincinnati youth. This longstanding tradition brings together supporters, partners, and advocates for a day of fellowship and purpose—where every swing, sponsorship, and contribution fuels a student’s path to higher education.
One hundred percent of all proceeds from the tournament go directly to the Foundation’s scholarship fund, enabling us to award financial support to deserving high‑school seniors as they matriculate into colleges and universities across the country. The tournament not only strengthens our ability to invest in future leaders, but also reinforces our commitment to equity, access, and generational uplift.
Through this event, the Foundation continues to transform community generosity into life‑changing opportunity, ensuring that students with ambition and promise have the resources they need to succeed.
Celebrating Legacy, Service, and Community Impact
The Cincinnati Alumni Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation’s Annual Black & White Charity Gala is our signature event—an elegant, high‑energy celebration that brings together more than 600 guests each year in support of transformative community work. This longstanding tradition is more than a night of fellowship and style; it is a powerful engine for impact across Greater Cincinnati.
Funds raised through the Gala directly support the Foundation’s core initiatives, including scholarships for college‑bound seniors, Kappa League youth development, and the Bond Hill Reading Academy, which strengthens literacy and academic confidence for young learners. Gala proceeds also fuel essential community programs such as our annual turkey giveaway, winter coat drive, and backpack distribution, ensuring families have access to resources that promote stability, dignity, and opportunity.
Each year, the Gala transforms generosity into action—advancing educational access, supporting youth leadership, and meeting critical community needs. Through this event, the Foundation continues to build a legacy of service, empowerment, and meaningful impact for the families and students we proudly serve.
Nourishing Families Through Our Annual Turkey Giveaway
Each Thanksgiving season, the Cincinnati Alumni Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation extends its commitment to service by hosting its Annual Turkey Giveaway, a tradition that brings warmth, dignity, and support to families across Greater Cincinnati. This initiative ensures that households facing financial hardship can still gather around a holiday meal, celebrate togetherness, and experience the joy of the season without added burden.
Through the generosity of donors, partners, and community supporters, the Foundation distributes hundreds of turkeys each year, directly impacting families who rely on this assistance during one of the most meaningful times of the year. The Turkey Giveaway reflects our belief that community thrives when everyone is cared for—and that even small acts of kindness can create lasting, heartfelt impact.
This annual effort is part of the Foundation’s broader mission to uplift, empower, and meet essential needs throughout the region, transforming compassion into action for the families we proudly serve.
