Mozilla Foundation

The Mozilla Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 2003 to support and advance the Mozilla project, which develops the Firefox web browser and related open-source technologies. Originally focused on promoting an open, decentralized web and user privacy through browser development, the Foundation has evolved to address broader internet health challenges, including digital rights, data privacy, and algorithmic accountability.

In recent years, the Foundation has expanded its mission to encompass trustworthy AI development and governance. It funds research, tools, and advocacy work aimed at ensuring AI systems are transparent, accountable, and aligned with public interest values. The Foundation supports open-source AI projects, funds independent researchers studying AI safety and bias, and engages in policy advocacy around AI regulation and responsible development practices.

The Mozilla Foundation operates as the non-profit parent organization of the Mozilla Corporation, which maintains Firefox and other products. Through grants, fellowships, and direct initiatives, the Foundation works to shape technology policy and practice at the intersection of open standards, user privacy, and emerging technologies like AI.