Foundations are an important part of social organizations. In recent years，the number of foundations in China continues to grow，and they play an important role in specific fields such as poverty alleviation，education and culture，medical and health care. This report reviews the development of foundations in China in 2019 and analyzes the total change and provincial distribution of foundations after they enter the 21st century. On this basis，the report analyzes the development of foundations in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region，the Yangtze River Economic Belt and other major national strategic development regions，and finds that the distribution of foundations is not balanced among regions and within regions. In addition，the report analyzes the foundation’s structural distribution，assets and economic contribution. Finally，the report suggests that we should attach importance to the economic and social contributions of foundations，guide the coordination and balance of foundations development in China；encourage the participation of social forces and let the foundations play an active role in various fields；improve the management system of the foundations so that to attract and retain all kinds of professional talents.