Googleが慈善事業に進出？ということで案内をよく読んでみると、
Google.org includes the work of the Google Foundation, some of Google’s own projects using Google talent, technology and other resources, as well as partnerships and contributions to for-profit and non-profit entities. While we continue to define the goals, priorities and approach for Google.org, we will focus on several areas including global poverty, energy and the environment.
しかしながら、通常の慈善団体とは違い、Googleのそれは利益を上げ、ベンチャーキャピタルと組み…。つまり、通常の会社とかわらないようです。
But unlike most charities, this one will be for-profit, allowing it to fund start-up companies, form partnerships with venture capitalists and even lobby Congress. It will also pay taxes.