Foundation
Defined in 6 dictionaries — U.S. Code, Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)
United States Code
12 U.S.C. § 3350 — for purposes of this chapter
The terms “Appraisal Foundation” and “Foundation” means the Appraisal Foundation established on November 30, 1987, as a not for profit corporation under the laws of Illinois.
16 U.S.C. § 284J — as used in this subchapter (2 versions over time)
“Foundation” means the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts organized pursuant to the District of Columbia Nonprofit Organization Act.
16 U.S.C. § 450SS — in this section (4 versions over time)
The term “Foundation” means the Oklahoma City National Memorial Foundation, a not-for-profit corporation that is—
(A) described in section 501(c)(3) of title 26;
(B) exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such title; and
(C) dedicated to the support of the Memorial.
16 U.S.C. § 5801 — in this chapter (4 versions over time)
The term “Foundation” means the National Natural Resources Conservation Foundation established by section 5802(a) of this title.
20 U.S.C. § 2002 — as used in this chapter
“Foundation” means the Harry S Truman Scholarship Foundation;
20 U.S.C. § 3902 — in this section
The term “Foundation” means the National Science Foundation.
20 U.S.C. § 4514 — as used in this chapter
the term “Foundation” means the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation;
20 U.S.C. § 4702 — in this chapter (4 versions over time)
The term “Foundation” means the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation established under section 4703(a) of this title.
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
The establishment of a charity; that upon which a charity is founded^and by which it is supported. This word, in the English law, is taken in two senses, — fundatio ineipiens, and fundai Ao perficiens. As to its political capacity, an act of Incorporation is metaphorically called its foundation; but as to its dotation, the first gift of revenues is called the foundation. 10 Coke, 23a.
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
The establishment of a charity. That upon which a charity is founded and by which it is supported. This word, in the English law, is taken in two senses, fundatio incipiens, and fundatio perficiens. As to its political capacity, an act of incorporation is metaphorically called, its foundation; but as to its dotation, the first gift of revenues is called the foundation. 10 Co. 23 a.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
The founding or building of a college or hospital. The incorporation or endowment of a college or huspilial is the foundation; and he who endows it with land or other property is the founder.