It was founded with the purpose of combining three small-school districts into one.

It was founded in 1982 with the purpose to raise the general public's awareness of scientific methods and results.

Most schools during this era were founded upon religious principles with the primary purpose of training the clergy.

It was founded with the purpose of preserving Florida's rural heritage.

Founded in 1984 with the main purpose of having a highly trained, capable and equipped group for quick reaction to high risk or crisis situations.

It was founded in 1926 with the purpose of acting as a legislative lobbying and policy advisory body.

It is an association founded in 1895 with the main purpose of promoting professionalism in law enforcement.

It was founded in 1996 with the purpose of promoting the activity of Italian computer music research and production centers.

It was founded in 2004 with the purpose of increasing Taiwan's competition ability in volleyball.

In 1965 the first cooperative was founded with the purpose of bottling and aging wines.