B4B History

The Kappa Alpha Order Educational Foundation’s Bid for Brotherhood (B4B) began in 1998 in Kansas City, Missouri. Started by then Knight Commander James R. Estes, B4B serves to combine an alumni event with a meaningful fundraising activity to provide additional grant support for KA’s valuable leadership education programs. By providing a grant to the Order annually, the costs associated with providing outstanding educational opportunities are minimal to our undergraduate members. The eventual goal is to have all of KA’s programs available to every undergraduate KA at zero cost to them. Through 2022, the net income raised from B4B events has totaled more than $1,200,000. Each auction continues to grow and it is our hope that this 26th annual B4B, held at the House of Blues in Orlando, Florida, will be our best yet.