The Linux Foundation

The Linux Foundation is a nonprofit organization that enables developers and enterprises to collaborate on open‑source projects, accelerating both technological

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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.