The Christopher Wallace Memorial Foundation.  
Founded in 1997 by Ms. Voletta Wallace, the mother of the late Christopher G.L. Wallace, a.k.a the NOTORIOUS B.I.G., the purpose of CWMF is to serve as a vehicle for giving back to the community. As a non-profit organization, its primary target is in the field of education. Where academics are concerned B.I.G. is an acronym for “Books Instead of Guns.” Through love, admiration and dedication, the CWMF thrives towards its goals and through the support of its contributors the growth of educational success will be FOREVER B.I.G.