Python Software Foundation

The Python Software Foundation (PSF) is an American nonprofit organization devoted to the Python programming language, launched on March 6, 2001. The mission of the foundation is to foster development of the Python community and is responsible for various processes within the Python community, including developing the core Python distribution, managing intellectual rights, developer conferences including the Python Conference (PyCon), and raising funds.

Python Software Foundation
AbbreviationPSF
FormationMarch 6, 2001
Type501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
PurposePromote, protect, and advance the Python programming language, and to support and facilitate the growth of a diverse and international community of Python programmers
HeadquartersWilmington, Delaware, United States
Region served
Worldwide
Official language
English
President
Guido van Rossum
Chairman
Thomas Wouters
Revenue (2018)
$3.1 million
Websitewww.python.org/psf-landing/

In 2005, the Python Software Foundation received the Computerworld Horizon Award for "cutting-edge" technology.

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