The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) was founded on May 10, 1930 at Howard University in Washington, DC. The chartering organizations were:

• Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.,

• Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.,

• Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.,

• Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., and

• Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

In 1931, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., joined the council, followed by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. in 1937.

The NPHC incorporated under the laws of the State of Illinois in 1937.

Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. joined the NPHC as its ninth (9th) affiliate member in 1997

Mission & Objectives

The purpose of the NPHC shall be to foster cooperative actions of its members in dealing with matters of mutual concern. To this end, the NPHC promotes the well-being of its affiliate fraternities and sororities, facilitates the establishment and development of local councils of the NPHC and provides leadership training for its constituents.

In the furtherance of the Mission Statement, NPHC recognizes the following objectives:

1. Assist in establishing and facilitating local councils on campuses and within communities wherein chapters of these fraternities and sororities are located.

2. Serve as the communication link between/among these constituent fraternity and sororities, especially in matters such as scheduling workshops and national meetings.

3. Conduct periodic workshops or training sessions with the officers of the local councils to ensure a clear understanding of common operations procedures.

4. Conduct a NPHC National Convention/Undergraduate Leadership Conference of the active membership, officers and delegates of the National Pan-Hellenic Council and the constituent local councils.

5. Work cooperatively with and contributes to other community groups. These include agencies such as the National Black Leadership Roundtable, National Coalition of Black Voter Participation, NAACP, Urban League, National Council of Negro Women, United Negro College Fund, National Interfraternity Conference, National Panhellenic Conference, Association of Fraternity Advisors, Fraternity Executives Association, and Congressional Black Caucus among others.

6. Provide unity and economic empowerment through and by the member organizations.

7. Perform such other coordinating functions as set forth within the Constitution and Bylaws of the National Pan-Hellenic Council or as determined by the Executive Board of the NPHC, Inc.