36 U.S.C. § 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.
( Pub. L. 105–225 , Aug. 12, 1998 , 112 Stat. 1420 ; Pub. L. 105–354, § 1(10) , Nov. 3, 1998 , 112 Stat. 3244 .)