In 1989, the Missouri Legislative Black Caucus Foundation, Inc . was created as a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. The Foundation was created to provide disadvantage youth with educational opportunities through scholarships and internships, to foster partnerships with corporations, and to stimulate economic and social growth within our communities by exploring relevant issues at our annual conference. The annual conference is a forum for providing the citizens of Missouri with information regarding pertinent issues which affect their lives and their communities.