Mission
TIAA CHARITABLE IS FORMED TO ENCOURAGE PHILANTHROPY AND CHARITABLE GIVING BY RECEIVING GIFTS OF MONEY OR PROPERTY, INVESTING AND REINVESTING THE SAME, PROVIDING SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE TO ENCOURAGE THE MAKING OF CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS, AND APPLYING THE INCOME AND PRINCIPAL THEREOF THROUGH CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ORGANIZATIONS OR DIRECTLY FOR SUCH ACTIVITIES IN FUTHERANCE OF ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSES.