diff --git a/collections/_posts/2025-08-19-evolving-typelevel.md b/collections/_posts/2025-08-19-evolving-typelevel.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2a1d3ca --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/_posts/2025-08-19-evolving-typelevel.md @@ -0,0 +1,46 @@ +--- +layout: post +title: Evolving Typelevel +category: governance + +meta: + nav: blog + author: typelevel +--- + +In recent years, Typelevel has existed in a somewhat grey area legally. We have long managed a good deal of intellectual +property (the Organization Libraries) and raised funds. In 2022, [we adopted a Charter](/blog/2022/01/19/governing-documents.html) establishing our governance. +However, we have not had a well-defined legal status. + +We have decided it is time to become a legally-recognized organization. To that end, we have formed the Typelevel +Foundation, a nonprofit organization incorporated in the United States, in the state of California. Additionally, we are applying for +501(c)(3) tax-exempt status from the IRS (the US tax agency), but this process will take several months. + +The initial Board of Directors for the Foundation will be: + +* Arman Bilge +* Daniel Spiewak +* Andrew Valencik +* Mark Waks (known in the community as Justin du Coeur) + +Arman will also be acting as our interim, part-time Executive Director. In the coming months, we will refine the +mission of the Foundation and define the roles that will carry out its work. + +The Foundation Board will assume the responsibilities of governance, particularly legal and financial matters. +Meanwhile, the Steering Committee will become the Technical Steering Committee and focus on the technical work of +overseeing the Typelevel ecosystem. (The Code of Conduct Committee and Security Team will also continue their essential +work.) Our intent is that, by separating the governance and technical responsibilities, everyone can better focus on +what they enjoy and are good at. + +### Updates to the Technical Steering Committee + +Besides the new name and refined scope of the Technical Steering Committee, we are also announcing changes to its +membership. Zach McCoy and Jasna Rodulfa-Blemberg have completed their terms on the Committee; we thank them for their +service! + +### Next steps + +Our core mission remains the same: we will continue to steward the code and culture that are at the heart of Typelevel. +This transition supports our ongoing effort to build a more transparent and sustainable organization that serves our +growing community. Please stay tuned for upcoming announcements of new initiatives, a roadmap for the Foundation, and +opportunities to become involved.