The question arises – which form to choose – a Charitable Foundation or a Public Organization. After all, these are two completely different forms of social activity of civil society. In addition, they are regulated by different laws.
Growth in the 19th century
In the 19th century, many charitable organizations emerged to alleviate the terrible conditions of the working class in slums.
Early Systems
Until the mid-18th century, charity spread mainly through religious buildings (e.g., the English Poor Law of 1601), almshouses, and bequests from the wealthy.