; (2) compromise the integrity or appearance of integrity of any program of the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, or any individual involved in such a program; (3) conflict with the principles relating to gift solicitation, endorsement, and preferential treatment specified in section 2635 of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations, except as specifically authorized in subsection (a); or (4) utilize cadets or midshipmen to support the activities authorized in subsection (a). (c) Supporting foundations defined In this section, supporting foundations are, as designated by the Secretary concerned, charitable, educational, or civic nonprofit organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, that operate exclusively to support recruiting; parent, alumni, academic, leadership and character development; athletic programs; and institutional development of a service academy. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: 2616. Support of military service academy foundations. .