# § 152903. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the articles of incorporation and include a continuing commitment, on a national basis—
**(1)** to conduct, record, and publish the results of research on the history and deeds of the American colonists;
**(2)** to publish the memoirs of American colonists;
**(3)** to erect memorials to commemorate the history and deeds of the American colonists;
**(4)** to promote respect and admiration for the institutions, laws, and flag of the United States;
**(5)** to engage in mutual improvement and educational activities;
**(6)** to establish scholarships to assist needy and deserving students and to promote the improvement of educational institutions;
**(7)** to engage in volunteer service and make contributions to veterans hospitals; and
**(8)** to perform other charitable activities, including the national presidents’ projects, as may be provided in the articles of incorporation or bylaws of the corporation.
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**Source Credit**: (Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1420; Pub. L. 105–354, § 1(10), Nov. 3, 1998, 112 Stat. 3244.)
| RevisedSection | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 152903 | 36:2903. | Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98–561, § 3, 98 Stat. 2910. |
Before clause (1), the words “objects” and “for which the corporation is organized” are omitted as unnecessary.
Clauses (6)–(8) restate 36:2903(6) as 3 clauses for clarity.
### Pub. L. 105–354
This amends to correct an inconsistency in the revised title.
## Editorial Notes
### Amendments
1998—Par. (8). substituted “corporation” for “Corporation”.