The school was founded by prominent citizens of Muharraq and was endorsed by the Bahraini royal family.

Terra Tech was founded 1986 by citizens from Wetzlar and Marburg (Hesse).

Budweiser Budvar, a brewery founded in 1895 by Czech-speaking citizens of Budweis.

The San Jacinto Museum was founded in 1939 by citizens of the city.

Hosmer was founded by Russian citizens of German descent.

The bank was founded in 1993 by citizens and non-citizens of Burundi, representing over ten (10) nationalities.

The center incorporates the ADI organization, founded by private citizens, which maintains a database of donors and sponsors donor cards.

Old commune production and brigade enterprises were reorganized, and a host of new firms were founded by economic cooperatives and citizens.

The school was founded in 1918, by citizens of Masontown (the location) selling pies.

The school was founded in 1820 by local citizens as a "building for higher education."