Eclipse Foundation

The Eclipse Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that supports open source software collaboration and innovation. It offers a platform for individuals and organizations to work together on various projects, including the Eclipse IDE and Jakarta EE, as well as over 400 other open source initiatives. These projects cover diverse technology areas such as the Internet of Things, automotive, and systems engineering.

Founded in 2004, the Foundation operates with a governance model that encourages participation from a wide range of members, including industry leaders. It employs a professional staff to provide essential services, including intellectual property management, ecosystem development, development processes, and IT infrastructure support.

The Eclipse Foundation aims to create a vendor-neutral and transparent community, ensuring that no single entity controls its operations. It focuses on fostering successful open source projects and promoting the use of Eclipse technologies in both commercial and open source applications.