Which organization was adopted as the national philanthropy in the 1990s?

• A. The Borradaile Challenge
• B. Association of Hole in the Wall Camps
• C. Centennial
• D. The Mission Statement

Answer: (B)

A fraternity’s national philanthropy is the single charitable organization it unites all chapters to support, providing a shared focus for fundraising, awareness, and service nationwide. In the 1990s, Phi Kappa Tau formalized the Association of Hole in the Wall Camps as its national philanthropy. This network, tied to the Hole in the Wall Camps program started by Paul Newman, runs camps for children with serious illnesses, offering them fun, supportive experiences and a sense of normalcy. Making this organization the fraternity’s national philanthropy gave chapters a common cause and a consistent platform for giving and volunteering across the country.

Other options aren’t national philanthropy partners. The Borradaile Challenge is a local or chapter-level effort at times, the Centennial typically refers to a milestone or large drive rather than a designated charity, and the Mission Statement is a guiding document, not a charity.