IX-2.01-RECOGNITION OF AFFILIATED FOUNDATIONS
(Approved by the Board of Regents, March 1, 1989; amended on July
7, 2000; amended on December 12, 2003)
The Policy on Affiliated Foundations provides for Board of
Regents' recognition of affiliated foundations. Consistent with
the Policy, recognition is hereby granted to the list of
foundations affiliated with the University System, a constituent
institution, or component as identified in Attachment I.
Following Attachment I are summaries for each foundation.
The Policy provides that the official responsible for relations
with foundations and for monitoring compliance with System
policies and agreements shall be the Chancellor for foundations
affiliated with the University System of Maryland, the President
for foundations affiliated with one of the eleven constituent
institutions, and such official as the Board shall
designate for foundations affiliated with any other component.
Attachment I
AFFILIATED FOUNDATIONS
1. Medical Alumni Association of the University of Maryland,
Inc.
(affiliated with the University of Maryland, Baltimore)
2. Maryland Educational Foundation, Inc.
(affiliated with the University of Maryland, College
Park)
3. M Club Foundation, University of Maryland, Inc.
(affiliated with the University of Maryland, College
Park)
4. The Robert H. Smith School of Business Foundation, Inc.
(affiliated with the University of Maryland, College
Park)
5. Bowie State University Foundation, Inc.
(affiliated with Bowie State University)
6. Towson University Foundation, Inc.
(affiliated with Towson University)
7. Frostburg State University Foundation, Inc.
(affiliated with Frostburg State University)
8. Coppin State College Development Foundation, Inc.
(affiliated with Coppin State College)
9. University of Baltimore Educational Foundation, Inc.
(affiliated with the University of Baltimore)
10. Salisbury State University Foundation, Inc.
(affiliated with Salisbury State University)
11. The Maryland 4-H Club Foundation, Inc.
(affiliated with the University of Maryland, College
Park)
12. The University of Maryland Foundation, Inc.
(affiliated with the University System of Maryland)
13. University Research Corporation International, Inc.
(affiliated with the University of Maryland, College
Park)
14. University of Maryland, College Park Foundation, Inc.
(affiliated with the University of Maryland, College
Park)
15. University of Maryland, Baltimore Foundation, Inc.
(affiliated with the University of Maryland, Baltimore)
16. The Maryland Center at Bowie State University, Inc.
(affiliated with Bowie State University)
Medical Alumni Association of the University of Maryland, Inc.
As provided by the University System of Maryland Policy on
Affiliated Foundations adopted by the Board of Regents on March
1, 1989, the Board of Regents of the University System of
Maryland hereby recognizes the Medical Alumni Association of the
University of Maryland, Inc. as a foundation created and operated
in support of the interests of the School of Medicine, University
of Maryland, Baltimore. The Medical Alumni Association of the
University of Maryland, Inc. has operated as a Maryland tax-
exempt corporation since 1875. Its purpose is to support the
School of Medicine by receipt and administration of alumni
contributions to the School. The Medical Alumni Association of
the University of Maryland, Inc. shall comply with the University
System of Maryland Policy on Affiliated Foundations. The
President of the University of Maryland, Baltimore, is the
official responsible for relations with the Medical Alumni
Association of the University of Maryland, Inc., including
monitoring compliance with USM policies and with agreements
between the foundation and the University of Maryland, Baltimore.
Recognition granted on
March 1, 1989
Maryland Educational Foundation, Inc.
As provided by the University System of Maryland Policy on
Affiliated Foundations adopted by the Board of Regents on March
1, 1989, the Board of Regents of the University System of
Maryland hereby recognizes the Maryland Educational Foundation,
Inc. as a foundation created and operated in support of the
interests of the University of Maryland, College Park. The
Maryland Educational Foundation, Inc. has operated as a Maryland
nonprofit corporation since June 1946. Its purpose is for the
maintenance, control, supervision, and disbursement of funds
donated to the Foundation for student scholarship purposes for
the University of Maryland, College Park. The Maryland
Educational Foundation, Inc. shall comply with the University
System of Maryland Policy on Affiliated Foundations. The
President of the University of Maryland, College Park, is the
official responsible for relations with the Maryland Educational
Foundation, Inc., including monitoring compliance with USM
policies and with agreements between the foundation and the
University of Maryland, College Park.
Recognition granted on March
1, 1989
M Club Foundation, University of Maryland, Inc.
As provided by the University System of Maryland Policy on
Affiliated Foundations adopted by the Board of Regents on March
1, 1989, the Board of Regents of the University System of
Maryland hereby recognizes the M Club Foundation, University of
Maryland, Inc. as a foundation created and operated in support of
the interests of the University of Maryland, College Park. The M
Club Foundation, University of Maryland, Inc. has operated as a
Maryland nonprofit corporation since October 1923. Its purpose is
to provide funds to the general scholarship fund of the
University of Maryland, College Park. The M Club Foundation,
University of Maryland, Inc. shall comply with the University
System of Maryland Policy on Affiliated Foundations. The
President of University of Maryland, College Park, is the
official responsible for relations with the M Club Foundation,
University of Maryland, Inc. including monitoring compliance with
USM policies and with agreements between the foundation and the
University of Maryland, College Park.
Recognition granted on March
1, 1989
The Robert H. Smith School of Business Foundation, Inc.
As provided by the University System of Maryland Policy on
Affiliated Foundations adopted by the Board of Regents on March
1, 1989, the Board of Regents of the University System of
Maryland hereby recognizes the Robert H. Smith School of Business
Foundation, Inc. as a foundation created and operated in support
of the interests of the University of Maryland, College Park. The
Robert H. Smith School of Business Foundation, Inc., originally
incorporated as the Business & Management Foundation, Inc., has
operated as a Maryland nonprofit corporation since November 1973.
Its purpose is to encourage grants and contributions and generate
and maintain educational and support funds for the University of
Maryland, College Park. The Robert H. Smith School of Business
Foundation, Inc. shall comply with the University System of
Maryland Policy on Affiliated Foundations. The President of the
University of Maryland, College Park, is the official responsible
for relations with the Robert H. Smith School of Business
Foundation, Inc. including monitoring compliance with USM
policies and with agreements between the foundation and the
University of Maryland, College Park.
Recognition granted on March
1, 1989
Bowie State University Foundation, Inc.
As provided by the University System of Maryland Policy on
Affiliated Foundations adopted by the Board of Regents on March
1, 1989, the Board of Regents of the University System of
Maryland hereby recognizes Bowie State University Foundation,
Inc. as a foundation created and operated in support of the
interests of Bowie State University. Bowie State University
Foundation, Inc. has operated as a Maryland nonprofit corporation
since November 5, 1971. Its purpose is to enhance Bowie State
University through solicitation of private philanthropy. Bowie
State University Foundation, Inc. shall comply with the
University System of Maryland Policy on Affiliated Foundations.
The President of Bowie State University is the official
responsible for relations with the Bowie State University
Foundation, Inc., including monitoring compliance with USM
policies and with agreements between the foundation and Bowie
State University.
Recognition granted on March
1, 1989
Towson University Foundation, Inc.
As provided by the University System of Maryland Policy on
Affiliated Foundations adopted by the Board of Regents on March
1, 1989, the Board of Regents of the University System of
Maryland hereby recognizes Towson University Foundation, Inc. as
a foundation created and operated in support of the interests of
Towson University. The Towson University Foundation, Inc.,
originally incorporated as the Towson State University
Foundation, Inc., has operated as a Maryland nonprofit
corporation since December 14, 1970. Its purpose is to serve as
the authoritative body to coordinate fund-raising activities
carried out by the University. With this authority comes the
responsibility of the foundation board to actively pursue gifts
from all regular constituents for purposes and priority needs as
established through the Office of the President of Towson
University. Towson University Foundation, Inc. shall comply with
the University System of Maryland Policy on Affiliated
Foundations. The President of Towson University is the official
responsible for relations with the Towson University Foundation,
Inc., including monitoring compliance with USM policies and with
agreements between the foundation and Towson University.
Recognition granted on March
1, 1989
Frostburg State University Foundation, Inc.
As provided by the University System of Maryland Policy on
Affiliated Foundations adopted by the Board of Regents on March
1, 1989, the Board of Regents of the University System of
Maryland hereby recognizes Frostburg State University Foundation,
Inc. as a foundation created and operated in support of the
interests of Frostburg State University. Frostburg State
University Foundation, Inc. has operated as a Maryland nonprofit
corporation since 1970. Its purpose is to advance the goals and
purposes of Frostburg State University through private gifts and
support. Frostburg State University Foundation, Inc. shall comply
with the University System of Maryland Policy on Affiliated
Foundations. The President of Frostburg State University is the
official responsible for relations with the Frostburg State
University Foundation, Inc., including monitoring compliance with
USM policies and with agreements between the foundation and
Frostburg State University.
Recognition granted on March
1, 1989
Coppin State College Development Foundation, Inc.
As provided by the University System of Maryland Policy on
Affiliated Foundations adopted by the Board of Regents on March
1, 1989, the Board of Regents of the University System of
Maryland hereby recognizes Coppin State College Development
Foundation, Inc. as a foundation created and operated in support
of the interests of Coppin State College. Coppin State College
Development Foundation, Inc. has operated as a Maryland nonprofit
corporation since March 9, 1971. Its purpose is to foster and
promote the growth, progress and general welfare of Coppin State
College. Coppin State College Development Foundation, Inc. shall
comply with the University System of Maryland Policy on
Affiliated Foundations. The President of Coppin State College is
the official responsible for relations with the Coppin State
College Development Foundation, Inc., including monitoring
compliance with USM policies and with agreements between the
foundation and Coppin State College.
Recognition granted on March
1, 1989
University of Baltimore Educational Foundation, Inc.
As provided by the University System of Maryland Policy on
Affiliated Foundations adopted by the Board of Regents on March
1, 1989, the Board of Regents of the University System of
Maryland hereby recognizes the University of Baltimore
Educational Foundation, Inc. as a foundation created and operated
in support of the interests of the University of Baltimore. The
University of Baltimore Educational Foundation, Inc. has operated
as a Maryland nonprofit corporation since June 19, 1969. Its
purpose is to college, solicit, and receive from any person,
firm, or corporation by gift, conveyance, transfer, settlement,
bequest, devise, or in any other manner, any and all kinds of
property, real, personal, or mixed, and to manage, invest, and
reinvest the same, exclusively for the benefit of the University
of Baltimore. The University of Baltimore Educational
Foundation, Inc. shall comply with the University System of
Maryland Policy on Affiliated Foundations. The President of the
University of Baltimore is the official responsible for relations
with the University of Baltimore Educational Foundation, Inc.
including monitoring compliance with USM policies and with
agreements between the foundation and the University of
Baltimore.
Recognition granted on March
1, 1989
Salisbury State University Foundation, Inc.
As provided by the University System of Maryland Policy on
Affiliated Foundations adopted by the Board of Regents on March
1, 1989, the Board of Regents of the University System of
Maryland hereby recognizes Salisbury State University Foundation,
Inc. as a foundation created and operated in support of the
interests of Salisbury State University. Salisbury State
University Foundation, Inc. has operated as a Maryland nonprofit
corporation since September 28, 1979. Its purpose is to foster,
encourage, and enrich the educational programs, the athletic
activities, the granting of scholarships and/or grants and the
establishment and maintenance of projects for the use and
betterment of Salisbury State University. Salisbury State
University Foundation, Inc. shall comply with the University
System of Maryland Policy on Affiliated Foundations. The
President of Salisbury State University is the official
responsible for relations with the Salisbury State University
Foundation, Inc., including monitoring compliance with USM
policies and with agreements between the foundation and Salisbury
State University.
Recognition granted on March
1, 1989
The Maryland 4-H Club Foundation, Inc.
As provided by the University System of Maryland Policy on
Affiliated Foundations adopted by the Board of Regents on March
1, 1989, the Board of Regents of the University System of
Maryland hereby recognizes The Maryland 4-H Club Foundation, Inc.
as a foundation created and operated in support of the interests
of the Maryland Cooperative Extension Service, which is
associated with the College of Agricultural and Natural Sciences
at the University of Maryland, College Park. The Maryland 4-H
Club Foundation, Inc. has operated as a Maryland nonprofit
corporation since 1958. Its purpose is to provide support to the
University of Maryland Cooperative Extension Service 4-H Program.
The Maryland 4-H Club Foundation, Inc. shall comply with the
University System of Maryland Policy on Affiliated Foundations.
The President of the University of Maryland, College Park, is the
official responsible for relations with The Maryland 4-H Club
Foundation, Inc., including monitoring compliance with USM
policies and with agreements between the foundation and the
University of Maryland, College Park.
Recognition granted on March
1, 1989
The University of Maryland Foundation, Inc.
As provided by the University System of Maryland Policy on
Affiliated Foundations adopted by the Board of Regents on March
1, 1989, the Board of Regents of the University System of
Maryland hereby recognizes The University of Maryland Foundation,
Inc. as a foundation created and operated in support of the
interests of the University System of Maryland. The University of
Maryland Foundation, Inc. has operated as a Maryland nonprofit
corporation since August 4, 1978. Its purpose is to receive,
hold, invest, manage, use, dispose of and administer property of
all kinds, whether given absolutely or in trust, or by way of
agency or otherwise for the benefit of the University System of
Maryland or for all of the activities that may be conducted by
components of the System or the Medical System. The University of
Maryland Foundation, Inc. shall comply with the University System
of Maryland Policy on Affiliated Foundations. The Chancellor of
the University System of Maryland is the official responsible for
relations with The University of Maryland Foundation, Inc.,
including monitoring compliance with USM policies and with
agreements between the foundation and the University System of
Maryland.
Recognition granted on March
1, 1989
University Research Corporation International, Inc.
As provided by the University System of Maryland Policy on
Affiliated Foundations adopted by the Board of Regents on March
1, 1989, the Board of Regents of the University System of
Maryland hereby recognizes University Research Corporation
International, Inc. as a foundation created and operated in
support of the interests of the University of Maryland, College
Park. University Research Corporation International, Inc. has
operated as a Maryland nonprofit corporation since November 13,
1991. Its purpose is to promote, sponsor and implement scientific
research and service activities by receiving, holding and
administering the U.S. Agency for International Development
Cooperative Agreement and, where appropriate, similar externally-
funded international research and service grants, exclusively for
the benefit of the institution. University Research Corporation
International, Inc. shall comply with the University System of
Maryland Policy on Affiliated Foundations. The President of the
University of Maryland, College Park, is the official responsible
for relations with University Research Corporation International,
Inc., including monitoring compliance with USM policies and with
agreements between the foundation and the University of Maryland,
College Park.
Recognition granted on August
28, 1991
The University of Maryland, College Park Foundation, Inc.
As provided by the University System of Maryland Policy on
Affiliated Foundations adopted by the Board of Regents on March
1, 1989, the Board of Regents of the University System of
Maryland hereby recognizes The University of Maryland College
Park Foundation, Inc., as a foundation created and operated in
support of the interests of the University of Maryland, College
Park. The University of Maryland, College Park Foundation, Inc.
has operated as a Maryland nonprofit corporation since August 17,
1999. Its purpose is to receive, hold, invest, manage, use,
dispose of, and administer property and assets for the benefit of
the University for the educational support activities that may be
conducted by the University of Maryland, College Park. The
University of Maryland, College Park Foundation, Inc., shall
comply with the University System of Maryland Policy on
Affiliated Foundations. The President of the University of
Maryland, College Park, is the official responsible for relations
with the University of Maryland, College Park Foundation, Inc.,
including monitoring compliance with USM policies and with
agreements between the foundation and the University of Maryland,
College Park.
Recognition granted on
July 7, 2000
The University of Maryland, Baltimore Foundation, Inc.
As provided by the University System of Maryland Policy on
Affiliated Foundations adopted by the Board of Regents on March
1, 1989, the Board of Regents of the University System of
Maryland hereby recognizes The University of Maryland, Baltimore
Foundation, Inc., as a foundation created and operated in support
of the interests of the University of Maryland, Baltimore. The
University of Maryland, Baltimore Foundation, Inc. has operated as
a Maryland nonprofit corporation since July 13, 1999. Its purpose
are to facilitate fund-raising programs and contributions from
private sources to foster and promote the general welfare of the
University of Maryland, Baltimore or one of its components; and
to engage in activities to further the educational, research or
service mission of the University of Maryland, Baltimore. The
University of Maryland, Baltimore Foundation, Inc. shall comply
with the University System of Maryland Policy on Affiliated
Foundations. The President of the University of Maryland,
Baltimore, is the official responsible for relations with the
University of Maryland, Baltimore Foundation, Inc., including
monitoring compliance with USM policies and with agreements
between the foundation and the University of Maryland, Baltimore.
Recognition granted on
July 7, 2000
The Maryland Center at Bowie State University, Inc.
As provided by the University System of Maryland Policy on
Affiliated Foundations adopted by the Board of Regents on March
1, 1989, the Board of Regents of the University System of
Maryland hereby recognizes The Maryland Center at Bowie State
University, Inc. as a foundation created and operated in support
of the interests of the Bowie State University. The Maryland
Center at Bowie State University, Inc. has operated as a Maryland
nonprofit corporation since April 13, 2000. Its purpose is to
promote, sponsor and implement research and service activities
aimed at reducing tobacco use and substance abuse and, where
appropriate, similar externally-funded research and service
grants, exclusively for the benefit of the institution. The
Maryland Center at Bowie State University, Inc. shall comply with
the University System of Maryland Policy on Affiliated
Foundations. The President of the Bowie State University is the
official responsible for relations with The Maryland Center at
Bowie State University, Inc., including monitoring compliance
with USM policies and with agreements between the foundation and
the Bowie State University.
Recognition granted on December 5, 2003