In business, political, or other environments, one group, the umbrella organization, provides resources and often an identity to the smaller organizations.

It acts as an umbrella organization which oversees all club activities.

The group was first set up as an umbrella organization for various youth and environmental groups, but soon developed into a committee of activists.

We are the statewide umbrella organization that supports community fire safety efforts and creates consensus on fire safety among diverse audiences.

It serves as the county's umbrella organization for individual artists and arts organizations, providing them with a variety of programs and services.