Organizational characteristics of foundations

The organizational characteristics of foundations are non-profit.

Foundation is a non-profit organization, aiming at promoting the development of social welfare undertakings through centralized management and distribution of funds and resources. Foundations are usually established by individuals, families, enterprises or governments to support various social projects and activities in the form of donations and subsidies.

The main goal of the foundation is to promote the development of social welfare, education, culture, environmental protection, medical care and scientific research. They contribute to solving social problems and social progress by funding projects, providing scholarships, establishing research institutions and supporting social innovation.

The operation mode of foundation usually includes fundraising, fund management, project evaluation and supervision. They rely on donations and investment income to obtain funds, and formulate funding policies and project selection criteria according to their own missions and goals.

Common basis is:

1. China Social Welfare Foundation: Founded in 1984, it is the earliest national public offering foundation in China, dedicated to promoting the development of social welfare, focusing on education, medical care, poverty alleviation and other fields.

2. China Children's and Teenagers' Foundation: established in 1989, it is a professional foundation in China that pays attention to children's rights and interests, devotes itself to protecting children's rights and interests, improving children's living conditions and carrying out education, health and protection projects.

3. China Red Cross Foundation: Founded in 1988, it is a non-profit organization of the China Red Cross Society, which is committed to public welfare undertakings such as relief, disaster relief and medical assistance, and promotes the development of the Red Cross cause.

4. China Youth Development Foundation: Established in 1994, it is a foundation concerned with the development of young people in China, and is committed to providing education, training, employment and other support to promote the all-round development of young people.

5. China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation: Established in 1993, it is a foundation concerned with poverty alleviation in China, and is committed to poverty alleviation, poverty alleviation, industrial development and other fields to promote the development and poverty alleviation of poverty-stricken areas.

Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Charity Foundation

Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-China Red Cross Foundation