ASF Mission Statement
The purpose of the Foundation is to encourage by public or private contribution, support of worthwhile educational and charitable projects that are of interest and benefit to devotees of the American Simmental Association. Further to receive, maintain, use and apply donated funds for such purposes; and to implement such educational and charitable projects, including, but not limited to:
- Support of ASA's youth program through scholarships or program sponsorship
- Continuing educational programs for beef enthusiasts and members of the youth program
- Expanded educational programs for ASA and members of the beef association in the areas of performance testing, leadership and bovine management
- Research grants to qualified colleges and universities, for documentation of bovine performance, and research into the prevention of, or cure for cattle diseases
- Other projects or activities as may be determined by the parent association.
Adopted 10/31/89
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Articles of Incorporation, Article 7 — Purpose
The corporation is organized exclusively for charitable, scientific, and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law), and to carry on activities in furtherance of such purposes, including such activities which might otherwise be carried on by the American Simmental Association, a Montana nonprofit corporation. More specifically, the corporation is organized exclusively to stimulate and support research, youth programs, and education in the beef industry in particular, and in agriculture in general, with the overall objective of improving the wholesomeness of beef supplies and, thereby, human health.
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