Answer: FOUNDING

AnswerCrossword Clue
FOUNDING..FATHERS
FOUNDINGSetting up
founding(of a thing) Serve as a basis for
foundingthe time of first establishment
foundingEstablish or originate (an institution or organization), esp. by providing an endowment
foundingPlan and begin the building of (a town or colony)
foundingConstruct or base (a principle or other abstract thing) according to a particular principle or grounds