Foundation may refer to:
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Foundation (nonprofit), a type of charitable organization
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Foundation (United States law)
A foundation in the United States is a type of charitable organization. However, the Internal Revenue Code distinguishes between private foundations (usually funded by an individual, family, or corporation) and public charities ( community founda ...
, a type of charitable organization in the U.S.
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Private foundation, a charitable organization that, while serving a good cause, might not qualify as a public charity by government standards
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Foundation (cosmetics)
Foundation is a liquid, cream, or powder makeup applied to the face and neck to create an even, uniform color to the complexion, cover flaws and, sometimes, to change the natural skin tone. Some foundations also function as a moisturizer, suns ...
, a multi-coloured makeup applied to the face
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Foundation (evidence)
In common law, a foundation is sufficient preliminary evidence of the authenticity and relevance for the admission of material evidence in the form of exhibits or testimony of witnesses. Material evidence is important evidence that may serve to d ...
, a legal term
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Foundation (engineering)
In engineering, a foundation is the element of a structure which connects it to the ground, transferring loads from the structure to the ground. Foundations are generally considered either shallow or deep. Foundation engineering is the appli ...
, the element of a structure which connects it to the ground, and transfers loads from the structure to the ground
Arts, entertainment, and media
Film and TV
* ''The Foundation'', a film about 1960s-1970s Aboriginal history in Sydney, featuring
Gary Foley
Gary Edward Foley (born 1950) is an Aboriginal Australian activist of the Gumbainggir people, academic, writer and actor. He is best known for his role in establishing the Aboriginal Tent Embassy in Canberra in 1972 and for establishing an Abo ...
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''Foundation'' (TV series), an Apple TV+ series adapted from Isaac Asimov's novels
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