THE FUND IS ORGANIZED AND SHALL BE OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3). THE FUND SHALL PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PRESENT AND FUTURE EMPLOYEES OF C. and J. CLARK AMERICA, INC. (THE "CLARKS COMPANIES") AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO ARE VICTIMS OF NATURAL OR CIVIL DISASTERS OR WHO ARE FACING SEVERE FINANCIAL HARDSHIPS. THE FUND MAY ALSO SUPPORT THE EFFORTS OF RELIEF WORKERS AND RELIEF ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE AID TO VICTIMS OF NATURAL OR CIVIL DISASTERS OR EMERGENCY HARDSHIPS.