THE FOUNDATION SERVES AS THE OFFICIAL LEGAL CONDUIT FOR THE ACCEPTANCE, INVESTMENT, AND DISTRIBUTION OF PRIVATE GIFTS IN SUPPORT OF THE ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA WHICH INCLUDES THE COLLEGES, CAMPUSES, HEALTH, ATHLETICS, AND OTHER APPROPRIATE UNIVERSITY-RELATED UNITS. SUPPORT IS GIVEN TO USF BY PROVIDING FUNDING FOR THE ENDOWED CHAIRS, GRANTS AND STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS AMONG OTHER ACTIVITIES.