A foundation (charitable foundation) refers to a non-profit legal person established in accordance with the provisions of these regulations using property donated by natural persons, legal persons or other organizations for the purpose of engaging in public welfare undertakings. Foundations are divided into foundations that solicit donations from the public and foundations that are not allowed to solicit donations from the public. Public foundations are divided into national public foundations and local public foundations according to the geographical scope of fundraising. According to the "Foundation Management Regulations", a foundation must be registered with the civil affairs department in order to operate legally. By its nature, it is a private non-profit organization.

The Chamber of Commerce is an inevitable product of the commodity economy. Generally speaking, it refers to a social group legal person established by businessmen in accordance with the law with the purpose of safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of members and promoting the prosperity of industry and commerce. The legal characteristics of the Chamber of Commerce: mutual benefit, folk nature, self-discipline, and legal nature. The Chamber of Commerce is the process of establishing the identity of a businessman, and it is also the process of orderly organization of businessmen.

The Chamber of Commerce is an indispensable and important link in realizing the optimal allocation of resources under the conditions of market economy. It is an important link between the government and businessmen, businessmen and businessmen, and businessmen and society.