From 9d9201ddb09157a2b5c0bcfefbcd4f0287f21356 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Mark \"Justin du Coeur\" Waks" Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2025 08:31:04 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 1/5] Add "Evolving Typelevel" blog post This mainly announces the Foundation and related structural tweaks. It also mentions the folks who have stepped down from the Steering Committee, mostly because this seems like an opportune time to do so. --- .../_posts/2025-08-19-evolving-typelevel.md | 46 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 46 insertions(+) create mode 100644 collections/_posts/2025-08-19-evolving-typelevel.md 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..4b104f2 --- /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 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 are forming the Typelevel +Foundation, a nonprofit organization incorporated in the state of California. Additionally, we are applying for +501(c)(3) tax-exempt status from the IRS, 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. From 95dfd0ba2c6615bf23e86e82e70795b1d371a20a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Justin du Coeur, AKA Mark Waks" Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2025 08:52:42 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 2/5] Update collections/_posts/2025-08-19-evolving-typelevel.md Co-authored-by: Seth Tisue --- collections/_posts/2025-08-19-evolving-typelevel.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/collections/_posts/2025-08-19-evolving-typelevel.md b/collections/_posts/2025-08-19-evolving-typelevel.md index 4b104f2..35ff19b 100644 --- a/collections/_posts/2025-08-19-evolving-typelevel.md +++ b/collections/_posts/2025-08-19-evolving-typelevel.md @@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ property (the Organization Libraries) and raised funds. In 2022, we adopted a Ch 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 are forming the Typelevel -Foundation, a nonprofit organization incorporated in the state of California. Additionally, we are applying for +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, but this process will take several months. The initial Board of Directors for the Foundation will be: From 27991009943cc01600c0485d52d368db6e3210c1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Justin du Coeur, AKA Mark Waks" Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2025 08:52:55 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 3/5] Update collections/_posts/2025-08-19-evolving-typelevel.md Co-authored-by: Seth Tisue --- collections/_posts/2025-08-19-evolving-typelevel.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/collections/_posts/2025-08-19-evolving-typelevel.md b/collections/_posts/2025-08-19-evolving-typelevel.md index 35ff19b..94a8df4 100644 --- a/collections/_posts/2025-08-19-evolving-typelevel.md +++ b/collections/_posts/2025-08-19-evolving-typelevel.md @@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ 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 are forming 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, but this process will take several months. +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: From 8e042dd769ecdaf890dd92e60beb6cf1be05cd0a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Justin du Coeur, AKA Mark Waks" Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2025 18:35:56 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 4/5] Update collections/_posts/2025-08-19-evolving-typelevel.md Co-authored-by: Arman Bilge --- collections/_posts/2025-08-19-evolving-typelevel.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/collections/_posts/2025-08-19-evolving-typelevel.md b/collections/_posts/2025-08-19-evolving-typelevel.md index 94a8df4..175574f 100644 --- a/collections/_posts/2025-08-19-evolving-typelevel.md +++ b/collections/_posts/2025-08-19-evolving-typelevel.md @@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ meta: --- 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 establishing our governance. +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 are forming the Typelevel From 7fb47b934a351385c80cc89744f29c2186678af6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Justin du Coeur, AKA Mark Waks" Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2025 17:20:33 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 5/5] Update collections/_posts/2025-08-19-evolving-typelevel.md Co-authored-by: Arman Bilge --- collections/_posts/2025-08-19-evolving-typelevel.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/collections/_posts/2025-08-19-evolving-typelevel.md b/collections/_posts/2025-08-19-evolving-typelevel.md index 175574f..2a1d3ca 100644 --- a/collections/_posts/2025-08-19-evolving-typelevel.md +++ b/collections/_posts/2025-08-19-evolving-typelevel.md @@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ In recent years, Typelevel has existed in a somewhat grey area legally. We have 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 are forming the Typelevel +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.