The mission of the West Virginia State University Foundation, Inc., is to support the mission of West Virginia State University. The Foundation was established in 1959 by administration, faculty, alumni and friends to receive, manage and administer contributions and gifts for the benefit of the University (the College). The Foundation is a public charity under the Internal Revenue Code ??? IRC ?? 501(c)(3). Since its inception, the Foundation has arranged scholarship programs, financial aid for needy students, and support for academic, athletic, community and student projects at the University.