Ray Charles Foundation Wants $3-Million Back From Albany State U.

The Ray Charles Foundation has asked Albany State University, in Georgia, to return $3-million in donations that it says were given “solely to help build a performing-arts center” in the late artist’s name, the Albany Herald reported. The singer, who died in 2004, gave Albany State $1-million in 2001 and $2-million in 2002. The university says the gifts were not restricted. The $1-million gift remains in a bank, and the $2-million was given to 125 students who were chosen as Ray Charles Presidential Scholars. A spokesman said the university is continuing to pursue additional funds for the center.