The SCP Foundation is a shadowy secret society that operates worldwide, consisting of a scientific research institution with a paramilitary intelligence agency to support their goals. They usually serve as the main protagonistic faction of the SCP Universe, especially in contrast to various rival/hostile Groups of Interest which oppose them.
The SCP (Secure, Contain, Protect) Foundation ( SCPF more commonly referred to as The Foundation) is a top-secret, international, non-governmental organization dedicated to the capture and containment of all paranormal and supernatural phenomena on Earth, claiming to do so for the continued survival of global human civilization and preserving our current way of life. Not to be confused with the SCP Foundation Wiki and SCP Foundation Wikia websites.