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Mystic Seaport's mission is to create a broad, public understanding of the relationship of America and the Sea. In order to accomplish this we: document, preserve, and stimulate scholarship in American maritime history and convey to a wide and diverse public the stories of America and the Sea through the Museum's collections, exhibitions, education programs, library, communications, products, and publications; collect and preserve representative examples of American maritime material culture emphasizing art, commerce, technology and science; collect and preserve examples of significant commercial and recreational watercraft related to America's maritime history, focusing on the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries; perpetuate skills associated with America's maritime past; and interpret representative elements of life in nineteenth-century New England maritime communities.

Assumption University is a private Catholic liberal‑arts institution sponsored by the Augustinians of the Assumption that prepares students for thoughtful citizenship and meaningful careers by integrating a liberal‑arts education with professional programs and formation in the Catholic intellectual tradition.

Georgetown is a Catholic and Jesuit, student-centered research university. Established in 1789 in the spirit of the new republic, the University was founded on the principle that serious and sustained discourse among people of different faiths, cultures, and beliefs promotes intellectual, ethical, and spiritual understanding. We embody this principle in the diversity of our students, faculty, and staff, our commitment to justice and the common good, our intellectual openness, and our international character. An academic community dedicated to creating and communicating knowledge, Georgetown provides excellent undergraduate, graduate, and professional education in the Jesuit tradition, for the glory of God and the well-being of humankind. Georgetown educates women and men to be reflective lifelong learners, to be responsible and active participants in civic life, and to live generously in service to others.

The University is exempt from federal income tax under Internal Revenue Code ( IRC) Section 501(c)(3) because of our educational purpose. This is often referred to as our “nonprofit status.” University departments may receive requests for proof of our nonprofit status. If so, provide a copy of our IRS 501(c)(3) determination ... www.jmu.edu/financeoffice/accounting.../tax-information.shtml Specific to JMU Sigma Kappa Delta Rho Scholarship Fund

The purpose of the Foundation is to support the mission of Virginia State University by receiving, managing and distributing donations and contributions that aid in the enhancement and growth of the University. Virginia State University, a public, comprehensive 1890 Land Grant institution and historically black college/university, is committed to the preparation of a diverse population of men and women through the advancement of academic programs and services that integrate instruction, research, extension, and outreach. The University endeavors to meet the educational needs of students, graduating lifelong learners who are well equipped to serve their communities as informed citizens, globally competitive leaders, and highly effective, ethical professionals.

Gettysburg College, a national, residential, undergraduate college committed to a liberal education, prepares students to be active leaders and participants in a changing world.

The mission of the University of Denver is to promote learning by engaging with students in advancing scholarly inquiry, cultivating critical and creative thought, and generating knowledge. Our active partnerships with local and global communities contribute to a sustainable common good.

Western Carolina University is a public regional institution of higher education whose mission is to create learning opportunities that incorporate teaching, research, service, and engagement through on-campus, off-campus, on-line and international experiences. The university focuses its undergraduate, master’s and three doctoral programs, educational outreach, research, creative, and cultural activities to sustain and improve individual lives and enhance economic and community development in Western Carolina and beyond.

Ferris State University prepares students for successful careers, responsible citizenship, and lifelong learning by combining broad-based, career-oriented education with hands-on, applied experiences and community and industry partnerships; the university emphasizes integrating theory and practice to support student opportunity, professional preparation, and responsiveness to a changing global economy.

The purpose of the Association is to provide services to all alumni of the University of Virginia (the University), thereby assisting the University and its students, faculty, and administration in attaining the University's highest priority of achieving eminence as a center of higher learning. This assistance shall also be directed to the attainment of Thomas Jefferson's desire that the University educate students who will become leaders in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the nation.

Texas Christian University is an institution of higher education which includes eight major academic units: liberal arts, science and engineering, business, education, fine arts, communication, honors, and nursing and health sciences. TCU's mission is "to educate individuals to think and act as ethical leaders and responsible citizens in the global community". Our vision is to create a world-class, values-centered university experience for our students.

The Oregon State University Foundation dedicates itself to garnering the resources that enable OSU to achieve excellence in education, research, and outreach. Private support deepens the University’s impact and extends its reach across our state and around the world by helping to make an OSU education accessible to all qualified students, pushing the frontiers of knowledge, contributing to the state’s prosperity, and addressing many of the most pressing challenges facing our planet and its people.