Sigma Alpha Iota Philanthropies, Inc. was created in 1974.  It is a non-profit organization and is the charitable division of SAI.  According to the national website, SAI Philanthropies, Inc.'s mission is "to promote all aspects of music creation, performance and scholarship; and encourage service for and through music on the campus, in the community, in the nation, and throughout the world."  SAI Philanthropies, Inc. runs many programs, scholarships, and loans to help promote music. Learn more about the organization here.