As a special non-profit organization, foundation plays an important role in promoting social welfare undertakings and initiating charitable activities. In various countries and regions, foundations have made positive contributions to social development and progress with their unique organizational characteristics and purposes.

Non-profit, as the name implies, means that the foundation does not aim at profit, but serves the society and promotes public welfare. Different from commercial enterprises, the foundation's business activities do not pursue economic profits, but invest in social welfare undertakings by raising funds, making charitable donations and carrying out public welfare projects to maximize social value.

The value embodiment of the foundation:

1. social problem solving: the foundation is committed to solving social problems, such as educational inequality, poverty and environmental pollution. Through fund-raising and project implementation, the foundation can directly participate in solving social problems, provide support and help for vulnerable groups, and promote social fairness and justice.

2. Promotion of public welfare undertakings: Foundations are important promoters of public welfare undertakings. Through donations and charitable activities, the foundation can provide financial support for public welfare projects in education, medical care, culture, environmental protection and other fields. The involvement and investment of the foundation can accelerate the development of public welfare undertakings and improve the level of social welfare.

3. Social innovation and experiment: Foundations are usually flexible and innovative, and can try new solutions and methods. Foundations can support social innovation projects, encourage innovative thinking and experimental spirit, and bring new ideas and models to solve social problems.

Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Charity Foundation