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Since its inception , IPD has grown into a network of nearly 250 top economists , political scientists , policy-makers , and civil society representatives who voice a wide range of views . Since its inception , the Foundation has made grants of approximately $ 550 million , while increasing its assets from $ 250 million to more than $ 1 billion today . Despite a distinguished record of accomplishment in supporting undersea warfare since its inception , NUWC needs to look to the future to meet the enormous challenges posed by the evolving underwater threat . Noteworthy is that 1000 Friends of Oregon , at its inception , had a similar goal , but never acheived it ; nobody would claim , though , that they've failed in their mission . Since its inception , multiculturalism has generated tremendous political and public debate .