Civil servants cannot serve in charitable organizations. The most important characteristics of charitable organizations are voluntary, social and folk, and the functions of government and charitable organizations should be clearly distinguished.

Charitable foundation is a legal social organization that uses private wealth for public utilities. Charity donation has existed since ancient times, and the form of foundation rose in the United States in the 20th century. Generally speaking, it is an autonomous institution. It aims to fund scientific research and public service projects, such as education, science, medicine, public health and social welfare.