The Linux Foundation
The Linux Foundation is a nonprofit organization that enables developers and enterprises to collaborate on open‑source projects, accelerating both technological
Company facts
- Founded
- 2007
- Employees
- 500
- Headquarters
- United States
- Type
- Non-Profit
About
The Linux Foundation is a nonprofit organization that enables developers and enterprises to collaborate on open‑source projects, accelerating both technological innovation and commercial adoption. Since its founding in 2000, the foundation has built a robust ecosystem that offers essential tools, training programs, and events designed to scale open‑source initiatives and drive measurable economic impact. By uniting the global open‑source community with leading companies, The Linux Foundation provides a trusted platform for creating, maintaining, and advancing critical software infrastructure—including Linux and related technologies—helping members stay at the forefront of industry trends while contributing to the world’s largest shared technology investment.