.foundation

.foundation is a generic top-level domain with a strong association with charitable foundations, grant-making bodies and organizations created around a long-term mission. The word can also appear in commercial or technical names, but nonprofit and institutional uses are the most familiar.

It can suit charities, philanthropic foundations, research organizations, community initiatives and groups whose official name already includes “Foundation”. The extension can help make that organizational identity visible in the web address.

The domain does not prove that the registrant is legally constituted as a foundation, has charitable or tax-exempt status, or is authorized to collect donations. Those facts must be checked through the relevant legal and regulatory records.

.foundation is an open generic top-level domain rather than a restricted nonprofit namespace. Standard registrations are generally available through participating registrars, subject to registry and ICANN policies, reserved names, premium classifications and third-party rights.