# Open Home Foundation

> The non-profit organization that owns Home Assistant and many related projects, and stands for privacy, choice, and sustainability in the smart home.

Source: https://contributors.home-assistant.io/glossary/open-home-foundation/

- Also: OHF

The Open Home Foundation was founded in 2024. It owns Home Assistant, ESPHome, Z-Wave JS, and other projects, so that no company can take them over.

## Related terms

- [Nabu Casa](https://contributors.home-assistant.io/glossary/nabu-casa/): A commercial partner of the Open Home Foundation, and the official provider of Home Assistant products and services, like Home Assistant Link.