R Foundation for Statistical Computing

R Foundation for Statistical Computing
FormationApril 2003 (2003-04)
TypeNon-profit organization
Legal statusActive
PurposeSupport for the R Project and innovations in statistical computing
HeadquartersVienna, Austria
Coordinates48°13′57″N 16°21′26″E / 48.2325°N 16.3571°E / 48.2325; 16.3571
President
Simon Urbanek
Key people
AffiliationsR Core Team
Websitewww.r-project.org/foundation/
RemarksFounded by members of the R Development Core Team

The R Foundation for Statistical Computing is a non-profit organization based in Vienna, Austria, that provides legal and financial support for the R Project. Established in April 2003, it serves as the primary body for holding the intellectual property of the R software environment and for coordinating its global community.