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Privately operated corporation with some sort of government backing, and specifically mandated responsibilities that are stated in the corporation's legal charter. Examples include Fannie Mae and Sallie Mae. Though quasi-public corporations can usually issue stocks publicly, their primary responsibility is always to carry out their designated mandates, and creating shareholder value is a secondary objective.

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