North Carolina State University Foundation, Inc.

The North Carolina State University Foundation, Inc., exists solely to promote the welfare and future development of the university in its educational and scientific purposes, to seek and receive private gifts for the benefit of NC State and to prudently manage the investment and disbursement of these assets to advance the university’s mission.

In article 1, section 1 of the foundation’s bylaws, the foundation’s name is declared to be “North Carolina State University Foundation, Inc.” It is not necessary to use “Inc.” with every mention of the foundation, but if you do, for legal reasons be sure to use the comma preceding “Inc.,” in a departure from AP style.

NC State editorial style specifies that “NC State University” and “NC State” are both acceptable abbreviations of the university’s full name. Thus, “NC State University Foundation” and “NC State Foundation” are acceptable forms of the foundation’s name.

However, NC State editorial style also specifies that “NCSU” is no longer an acceptable abbreviation of the university’s name. For that reason, “NCSU Foundation” is not an acceptable abbreviation of the foundation’s name.

The NC State University Foundation is recognized as a 501(c)(3) public charitable organization. Donations to the NC State University Foundation are deductible to the extent permitted by law.