In 2002, The Executive Of The General Council Of The United Church Of Canada Created The Foundation And, In So Doing, Formed An Arm'S-Length Body That Is Expert In The Management Of The Trusts And Endowments That Support The United Church Now And In Perpetuity. Over 250 People, Known As Founders, Helped Establish The Foundation By Making A Gift Of At Least $1,000. Their Gifts Were Matched By A Grant From The United Church Of Canada'S Morrison Bequest Fund. more... See more text