1, basis
A foundation refers to a non-profit legal person established for the purpose of engaging in public welfare undertakings by using the property donated by natural persons, legal persons or other organizations in accordance with the provisions of these regulations.
Foundations are divided into those that raise funds for the public and those that are not allowed to raise funds for the public. According to the geographical scope of fundraising, public offering foundations are divided into national public offering foundations and local public offering foundations. According to the Regulations on the Administration of Foundations, foundations must be registered with the civil affairs department before they can operate legally. Essentially, foundations are non-profit organizations.
2. Social groups
Social organization refers to a social organization composed of certain people for a certain purpose. Such as religion, science and technology, culture, art, charity and other social mass organizations. In addition to a certain number of people, the establishment of social organizations needs to formulate articles of association and register with relevant authorities, and some must apply for permission according to law.
Social organization is an important part of political life in contemporary China. All social organizations in China are quasi-official. The Regulations on the Administration of Registration of Social Organizations stipulates that the establishment of social organizations must submit the approval documents of the competent business department. The competent business department refers to the relevant departments of the people's governments at or above the county level and their authorized organizations. ?
3. Social service organizations
Social service organizations are usually organized by people with the purpose of "helping others and helping themselves", and are composed of specially trained social workers, professional service personnel and volunteers to provide professional services for specific clients in need. Assist individuals, families, groups and communities to prevent or solve the problems they face, improve their social functions and promote their happiness and happiness.