---
kind: "section"
citation: "36 U.S.C. § 152903"
title: "36"
title_heading: "Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations"
number: "152903"
heading: "Purposes"
release: "119-102"
date: "2026-07-12"
url: "https://uscodex.org/usc/36/152903"
units:
  - "Subtitle II — Patriotic and National Organizations"
  - "Part B — Organizations"
  - "Chapter 1529 — National Society, Daughters of the American Colonists"
---

# §152903. Purposes


The purposes of the [corporation](/usc/36/220501.md?p=b-7) are as provided in the articles of incorporation and include a continuing commitment, on a national basis—

- (1) to conduct, record, and publish the results of research on the history and deeds of the American colonists;
- (2) to publish the memoirs of American colonists;
- (3) to erect memorials to commemorate the history and deeds of the American colonists;
- (4) to promote respect and admiration for the institutions, laws, and flag of the United States;
- (5) to engage in mutual improvement and educational activities;
- (6) to establish scholarships to assist needy and deserving students and to promote the improvement of educational institutions;
- (7) to engage in volunteer service and make contributions to veterans hospitals; and
- (8) to perform other charitable activities, including the national presidents’ projects, as may be provided in the articles of incorporation or bylaws of the [corporation](/usc/36/220501.md?p=b-7).

## Source credit

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1420; Pub. L. 105–354, § 1(10), Nov. 3, 1998, 112 Stat. 3244.)

## Notes

| Historical and Revision Notes |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pub. L. 105–225 |  |  |
| Revised<br>Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
| 152903 | 36:2903. | Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98–561, § 3, 98 Stat. 2910. |

Before clause (1), the words “objects” and “for which the corporation is organized” are omitted as unnecessary.

Clauses (6)–(8) restate 36:2903(6) as 3 clauses for clarity.

### Pub. L. 105–354

This amends section 152903(8) of title 36 to correct an inconsistency in the revised title.

### Editorial Notes

### Amendments

1998—Par. (8). Pub. L. 105–354 substituted “corporation” for “Corporation”.