Python Software Foundation
Abbreviation	PSF
Formation	March 6, 2001
Type	Non-profit organization
Purpose/focus	Promote, protect, and advance the Python programming language, and to support and facilitate the growth of the international community of Python programmers.
Headquarters	Delaware, United States
Region served	Worldwide
Membership	124
Official languages	English
President	Guido van Rossum
Chairman	Steve Holden
Budget	$168,000 in 2006
Website	Python Software Foundation

The Python Software Foundation (PSF), is a non-profit organization devoted to the Python programming language^[1], 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 PyCon, and raising funds.

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

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External links

• Python Software Foundation