THE MISSION OF THE UPR FOUNDATION IS TO: -ACCEPT, RECEIVE, AND ACQUIRE PROPERTY OR ASSETS AND TO HOLD AND MANAGE SUCH PROPERTY OR ASSETS. -TO FOSTER AND PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES SPECIALLY DESIGNED TO AID PERSONS IN LIVING HAPPIER, PRODUCTIVE AND MORE USEFUL LIVES IN THEIR SENIOR YEARS. -TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR RESEARCH INTO THE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, PHYSICAL, SPRITUAL AND HEALTH CARE PROBLEMS OF THE ELDERLY. -TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION, CULTURAL, MUSICAL, SOCIAL, ARTISTIC, RECREATIONAL, AND HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS, PROJECTS AND FACILITIES SPECIALLY DESIGNED TO BENEFIT RESIDENTS OF UNIVERSITY PLACE AND PERSONS IN THE GENERAL COMMUNITY. -TO ENGAGE IN JOINT OR COOPERATIVE VENTURES OR PROGRAMS WITH ANY UNITE OR AGENCY OF FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OR WITH OTHER NOT-FOR-PROFIT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING.