Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated was founded by eleven visionary women: Ivy Burt Banks, Earline Carter, Katherine Douglas, Mae Edwards Curry, Merry Green Hubbard, Ethel Madison, Ann Porter, Lena Reed, Mattie Rankin, Atheline Shelton Graham, and Dorothy Sylvers Brown.

The mission of Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated is to foster meaningful fellowship among business and professional women while advocating for their welfare and advancement. The Sorority is committed to promoting the highest standards of excellence across all business and professional fields, supporting high school graduates through scholarships to further their education, and providing financial support to local and national charitable organizations. Additionally, Eta Phi Beta actively promotes and participates in programs designed to enhance the quality of life for developmentally disabled individuals.

For more than 75 years, Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated has remained dedicated to serving communities throughout the United States and the Virgin Islands. All initiatives and programs align with the Sorority’s enduring motto, “Not For Ourselves, But For Others.”

Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated is also an affiliate organization of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW). The Sorority proudly supports NCNW through active engagement at both the national level and within community-based sections. Notably, the National President of Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated serves as a member of the NCNW Board of Directors.