The Foundation's purpose is to promote civil justice by sponsoring educational programs, the publication and distribution of learned articles and treatises on matters dealing with civil litigation, and other endeavors that enhance the quality of legal practice and service. The Foundation of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel was founded in 1960 and is the oldest foundation of any defense lawyer organizations.  It is a Texas non-profit corporation recognized as a public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code. All members of the Federation are members of the Foundation.