Peking University Education Foundation (USA) (“PKUEF (USA)”) was established in 2001 under the support from alumni and friends of Peking University (PKU) in the United States. PKUEF (USA) is a California based nonprofit organization that qualifies for US federal tax exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It’s mission and purpose are to strengthen ties between PKU and North America, raise funds from alumni and friends to support the University’s long-term development and promote the U.S.-China cultural and people-to-people exchange.

On the morning of September 15, 2018, the 2018 Annual Board Meeting of Peking University Education Foundation (USA) (PKUEF (USA)) was held in San Francisco, with 11 board members participating. Zhihong Xu, Chair of the board, led the meeting. The board of directors reviewed and discussed the foundation’s bylaws, approved fundraising programs, budget planning, administrative and investment policies, and announced the appointment of Mrs. Florence Fang, Chairwoman of the Florence Fang Family Foundation and prominent leader of overseas Chinese in the Bay Area to the organization’s board of directors.