A supporting organization is a type of public charity that supports other exempt organizations, usually other public charities. Supporting organizations have a strong relationship with the organizations they support, which allows the supported organization to oversee the supporting organization's operations.
The Internet Society Foundation is a supporting organization of the Internet Society, and to that end, operates for the benefit of, and to support, the Internet Society. In line with that purpose, the Foundation conducts programs and activities that benefit ISOC and furthers ISOC’s mission.