The purposes of the corporation are as provided in its articles of incorporation and include—

((1)) preserving and promoting patriotism and loyalty to the United States of America;

((2)) perpetuating and establishing memorials to the memory of shipmates who served aboard United States submarines and gave their lives in submarine warfare during World War II;

((3)) promoting the spirit and unity that existed among the United States Navy submarine crewmen during World War II;

((4)) fostering general public awareness of life aboard submarines during World War II, through securing, restoring, and displaying the submarines that were in service at that time;

((5)) sponsoring annual college scholarships; and

((6)) performing acts of charity as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.