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• PSF Fundraiser for Q2 2021

  PSF Fundraiser for Q2 2021 The Python Software Foundation is celebrating our 20th anniversary this year. With the love and support of our Python family, we’ve achieved the following milestones over the past two decades: Hosted 18 PyCon US conferences Served more than 8,687 gallons of coffee for our highly-caffeinated PyCon attendees Funded more than 39 sprints worldwide Gave 651 PyCon scholarships and travel grants to under-represented Pythonistas Awarded $2,804,281 in grants fo...

• 2020 PSF Annual Report

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• Volunteer Opportunities for PyCon US

  Volunteer Opportunities for PyCon US The volunteer staff plays a huge role in the success of PyCon US! There are many opportunities to get involved and be part of the team starting early on in the planning all the way through the final day of sprints. If you are interested in volunteering check back often for new opportunities and select one that would best fit your passion. Current Opportunities Check back here and on us.pycon.org/2026/ for volunteer opportunities at PyCon US 2026 in Long ...

• 2021 end-of-the-year fundraiser!

  2021 end-of-the-year fundraiser! There are two ways to donate: JetBrains is supporting the PSF by providing a 30% discount on PyCharm and all proceeds will go to the PSF! You can take advantage of this discount by using promo code SUPPORTPYTHON21, You can donate directly to the PSF! Donate Today! Contributing to the PSF financially helps sustain programs that support the larger Python community. This year the PSF launched two critical initiatives thanks to Google's sponsorship and B...

• Community Videos about the PSF

  Community Videos about the PSF Below is a list of videos presented by staff and volunteers. All video topics pertain to the PSF and/or initiatives the PSF runs. Most recent videos are listed first and only through 2019 to keep things current! 2021 2020 2019

• Pi-thon 2022 PSF Spring Fundraiser

  Pi-thon 2022 PSF Spring Fundraiser Pi-thon 2022 PSF Spring Fundraiser Launching on a very special day on the calendar, we invite you to honor the PSF and our favorite Greek letter and irrational number with a gift to support the Python ecosystem. ALL donors who give any multiple of 𝛑 will receive a special digital 𝛑SF swag bag. Show your love for our Python community and contribute to the Spring Fundraiser by May 3rd to get your slice of the pi! We aren’t setting a spec...

• 2021 PSF Annual Report

  2021 PSF Annual Report The Python Software Foundation 2021 Annual Report 2021 was a year of continued changes, challenges, and growth for the PSF. We said goodbye to our first Executive Director and welcomed four new team members in new roles. We celebrated our 20th anniversary and built on the successes of our first two decades to launch new areas of work that advance our mission and help us to even better serve our Python community. We’d love for you to take a look at the 2021 Annua...

• Sigstore Information

  Sigstore Information Information on CPython release artifacts signing and verification with Sigstore Starting with the Python 3.11.0, Python 3.10.7, Python 3.9.14, Python 3.8.14, and Python 3.7.14 releases, CPython release artifacts are additionally signed with Sigstore (in addition to existing GPG signatures). Starting with Python 3.14, Sigstore is the only method of signing and verification of release artifacts. Releases of Python older than the 3.14 series also include legacy OpenPGP signatu...

• Latest Annual Impact Report

  Latest Annual Impact Report

• Community Events Manager

  Community Events Manager Job posting for the Community Events Manager The Python Software Foundation (PSF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation that holds the intellectual property rights behind the Python programming language. We also run the PyCon US conference annually, support other Python conferences/workshops around the world, and fund Python related development with our grants program. The mission of the Python Software Foundation is to promote, protect, and advance the Python programmi...

• Support Python in 2022!

  Support Python in 2022! It's our annual year-end PSF fundraiser and membership drive. There are two ways to join in: Donate to the PSF! Every dollar makes a difference. (Does every dollar also make a kitten somewhere purr? We make no promises, but maybe you should try, just in case?) DONATE TODAY Become a Supporting member! When you sign up as a Supporting Member of the PSF, you become a part of the PSF and help us sustain what we do with your annual support. You can sign up...

• Mastodon Verification

  Mastodon Verification Mastodon

• Supporting Membership

  Supporting Membership Become a Supporting Member of the PSF! Sign up as a Supporting Member What does it mean to be a Supporting Member of the PSF? Supporting Members make an annual membership donation to the PSF to fund our work for the Python language and the Python community. Supporting Members have voting rights in annual PSF Board Elections and bylaw votes. Supporting Members provide an important share of the PSF’s annual revenue every year. Income from Supporting Membership...

• About the Python Software Foundation

  About the Python Software Foundation The Python Software Foundation is the organization behind the open source Python programming language. We are devoted to creating the conditions for Python and the Python community to grow and thrive. We fulfill our mission through these core activities: Infrastructure STRUCTURE AND STABILITY SO THE PYTHON LANGUAGE, ITS CONTRIBUTORS, AND USERS CAN THRIVE. We distribute Python, free of charge and available to all, for ever. We are the stewards of Python int...

• PSF Officers & Board Members

  PSF Officers & Board Members Officers & Directors by Year 2025-2026 2024-2025 2023-2024 2022-2023 2021-2022 2020-2021 Earlier Officers & Directors by Name Officers By Title Officers & Directors by Year See also Duties & Responsibilities of Directors 2025-2026 Officers President/Chair: Jannis Leidel Vice Chair Elect: Cristián Maureira-Fredes Vice Chairs: Christopher Neugebauer and Georgi Ker Executive Director: Deb Nicholson Secretary: Deb Nicholson Assistant Secre...

• Legal & Policies

  Legal & Policies Legal Statements Trademark Policy Licenses Contribution Agreements Vendor Info Legal Statements Legal statements on Trademark, Copyright, and Third-Party Content. Trademark Policy PSF trademark usage policy. Licenses About Python licensing. Contribution Agreements Information on contribution licensing and online form for organizations wishing to make software contributions. Vendor Info Accounts payable information and payment options.

• Become a Member of the PSF

  Become a Member of the PSF By becoming a member, you tell us and the world that you are a part of the PSF and support our work, and as one of the classes of voting members, you add your voice to the future direction of the Foundation. We're so happy to have you! Voting Memberships As core stakeholders of the Python Software Foundation community, Supporting Members, Contributing Members, and PSF Fellows are all eligible to vote in PSF Board Elections. 1. Sign up as a Supporting Member here! Su...

• Python Software Foundation News & Community

  Python Software Foundation News & Community News & Updates Sign up to receive our newsletter! It is currently sent out about once a quarter. Visit the Python Software Foundation News blog where we make announcements and discuss PSF activities. You can follow us on Twitter, Mastodon, and LinkedIn. You can sign up for psf-members-announce, which is a moderated, very low traffic list used for announcements to the PSF members, primarily regarding elections. Community Learn about the PSF...

• Volunteer

  Volunteer Ways to Volunteer Volunteer for the PSF Volunteer for PyCon US Join a working group

• Supporting Member badge download

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