MISSION STATEMENT: The Binghamton University Foundation is a non-profit corporation established to raise funds that further the purposes and mission of the University. Volunteers and staff strive to foster and maintain a partnership with alumni, parents, friends and the University community. The Foundation educates supporters about charitable giving, matches institutional priorities with donors' charitable intentions and provides stewardship of all assets held in trust for the benefit of Binghamton University.		COORDINATING COMMITTEE: The president of Binghamton University appoints the Community Projects Fund Coordinating Committee, composed of five members. Two persons are from the greater Broome County area and two from the University faculty and/or staff, with one designee representing the president, who presides as chair. The coordinating committee implements the charitable purpose of the University and Community Projects Fund and meets annually to review grant applications and make awards.