Advantages of Having The Foundation
- The Foundation provides a private/public partnership vehicle for raising and managing money above that which is appropriated from state funds.
- As a not-for-profit public charity existing solely for the benefit of Clemson University, The Foundation operates in a politically neutral, less restrictive environment. This makes it efficient and effective in carrying out its mission.
- The Foundation allocates unrestricted money to urgent needs that Clemson University is unable to support with state-appropriated funds.
- The Foundation manages donated funds and distributes their earnings according to guidelines monitored and authorized by the independent governing board, much as would be done by the trust department of a bank.