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> the nonprofit owns the corporation

They only own about 2% of it. The rest is split between Microsoft and other investors.



The nonprofit has 100% control of the for-profit entity, though it does not have 100% of equity.


Even so, it doesn't matter. Controlling board has been replaced by cronies who have no interest in the original altruistic purpose of the company, whether they call themselves not-for-profit or not.


The have 100% de jure control and 0% de facto control.




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