Starting Blocks Foundation's mission is to operate a charitable, nonprofit program aimed at preventing childhood drowning through water safety education and removing any financial burden by providing reduced cost, basic survival swimming instruction. The Organization is organized and operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Organization shall achieve its purpose by:
a) Identifying and evaluating eligible swimming students in need of financial assistance.
b) Establishing scholarship programs and determining the criteria for selection.
c) Raising funds through donations, grants, and other means to the scholarship programs.
d) Administering the distribution of scholarships and monitoring their impact.
e) Collaborating with swimming organizations, schools, and community partners to promote the Organization's mission.