It is impossible, however, to create a foundation without financial support.
It is not just a question of creating a sound working foundation for Members.
He and his wife created a foundation in 1945 to protect the property from further development.
Sometimes a conscious business will create a foundation, which works with one particular cause.
"It appears they've created a good foundation to go forward."
His fans and friends created a foundation in order to help pay the artist's medical costs.
To create a strong academic foundation so that students are best prepared for their future education.
"I'm working on creating a foundation that will be named after my mother," she said.
Last year, a small foundation created to raise money for the public schools here took a big gamble.
What led you to make the leap from a small support group of friends to creating a large foundation?