The Tezos Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Switzerland that oversees the development and evolution of the Tezos blockchain protocol. It was established in 2018 and is responsible for the management of the Tezos project, including funding research and development, promoting adoption, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the platform. The foundation is governed by a board of directors, who are responsible for making strategic decisions related to the Tezos ecosystem. The Tezos Foundation also manages the Tezos Common Staking Interface, a set of standards that allow different Tezos wallets and validators to work together seamlessly.