Python Software Foundation
| Abbreviation | PSF |
|---|---|
| Formation | March 6, 2001 |
| Type | 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization |
| Purpose | Promote, protect, and advance the Python programming language, and to support and facilitate the growth of a diverse and international community of Python programmers |
| Headquarters | Wilmington, Delaware, United States |
Official language | English |
Founder | Guido van Rossum |
Chair | Jannis Leidel |
Executive Director | Deb Nicholson |
| Revenue | $3.9 million (2022) |
| Website | python |
The Python Software Foundation (named after the snake with the same name) (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.