Merge pull request #564 from typelevel/add-evolving-typelevel

Add "Evolving Typelevel" blog post

Author: jducoeur

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+title: Evolving Typelevel
+category: governance
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+  nav: blog
+  author: typelevel
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+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.