About the Django Software Foundation
Development of Django is supported by an independent foundation established as a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Like most open-source foundations, the goal of the Django Software Foundation is to promote, support, and advance its open-source project: in our case, the Django Web framework.
The foundation's goals are to:
- Support development of Django by sponsoring sprints, meetups, gatherings and community events.
- Promote the use of Django among the World Wide Web development community.
- Protect the intellectual property and the framework's long-term viability.
- Advance the state of the art in Web development.
Corporate Members ¶
The Django Software Foundation would not be able to operate without the generous financial support of our corporate members. If you are interested in becoming a corporate member of the DSF, you can find out more on our corporate membership page
Individual Members ¶
Individual members are appointed to the Django Software Foundation in recognition of their contributions to the Django community. If you know of someone that you think should be a member, including yourself, please fill out this form and the DSF membership will enter them into consideration.
Support for events
The DSF is happy to provide financial and other support to Django events around the world. Find out how the DSF can support your conference or other event.
Code of Conduct requirement
The DSF will only endorse or support events which publish and adhere to a suitable Code of Conduct.
Prizes
The DSF awards prizes to recognize the contributions of volunteers in the Django community.
Board ¶
The 2025 board of directors are:
- Thibaud Colas1, President
- Sarah Abderemane1, Vice President
- Tom Carrick2, Secretary
- Jacob Kaplan-Moss1, Treasurer
- Abigail Afi Gbadago2
- Jeff Triplett2
- Paolo Melchiorre2
1 Up for election in 2025
2 Up for election in 2026
Board history ¶
| President | Vice President | Secretary | Treasurer | Board Members | |||
| 2025 | Thibaud Colas | Sarah Abderemane | Tom Carrick | Jacob Kaplan-Moss | Abigail Afi Gbadago Jeff Triplett Paolo Melchiorre |
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| 2024 | Chaim Kirby | Çağıl Uluşahin Sonmez | Thibaud Colas | Jacob Kaplan-Moss | Sarah Abderemane Katie McLaughlin Kátia Nakamura |
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| 2023 | Chaim Kirby | Çağıl Uluşahin Sonmez | Katie McLaughlin | Peter Baumgartner | Aaron Bassett Jacob Kaplan-Moss Kátia Yoshime Nakamura |
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| 2022 | Anna Makarudze | Chaim Kirby | Mfon Eti-mfon | William Vincent | Aaron Bassett Kátia Nakamura Žan Anderle |
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| 2021 | Anna Makarudze | Aaron Bassett | Chaim Kirby | William Vincent | Kátia Nakamura Mfon Eti-mfon Žan Anderle |
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| 2020 | Frank Wiles | Anna Makarudze | James Bennett | William Vincent | Aaron Bassett Kátia Nakamura Sayantika Banik |
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| 2019 | Frank Wiles | Anna Makarudze | James Bennett | Jessica 'Deatz' Deaton | Katie McLaughlin Ola Tarkowska Catherine Holmes |
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| 2018 | Frank Wiles | Daniele Procida | Katie McLaughlin | Rebecca Conley | Anna Makarudze James Bennett |
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| 2017 | Frank Wiles | Daniele Procida | Ken W. Alger | Rebecca Conley | James Bennett Kenneth Love |
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| 2016 | Frank Wiles | - | Andy McKay | Christophe Pettus | Karen Tracey Daniele Procida James Bennett |
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| 2015 | Russell Keith-Magee | - | Andy McKay | Stacey Haysler | Karen Tracey Ola Sitarska Jannis Leidel |
Previous board
Prior to 2015, the Board of Directors was not annually elected, but members were added and removed as required. This listing shows these announcements, alongside the relative view of the board at the time.
| President | Secretary | Treasurer | Board Members | ||||
| June 2014 | Jannis elected | Russell Keith-Magee | Andy McKay | Joseph Kocherhans | Adrian Holovaty Jannis Leidel Karen Tracy |
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| May 2014 | Jeremy resigns | Russell Keith-Magee | Andy McKay | Joseph Kocherhans | Adrian Holovaty Karen Tracy |
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| June 2013 |
Jeremy
elected, moves to non-officer. Andy elected to Secretary |
Russell Keith-Magee | Andy McKay | Joseph Kocherhans | Jeremy Dunck Adrian Holovaty Karen Tracy |
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| April 2013 | Alex resigns | Russell Keith-Magee | Jeremy Dunck | Joseph Kocherhans | Adrian Holovaty Karen Tracy |
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| December 2012 | Karen elected | Russell Keith-Magee | Jeremy Dunck | Joseph Kocherhans | Adrian Holovaty Alex Gaynor Karen Tracy |
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| October 2012 | Jacob resigns | Russell Keith-Magee | Jeremy Dunck | Joseph Kocherhans | Adrian Holovaty Alex Gaynor |
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| July 2012 | Alex elected | Russell Keith-Magee | Jeremy Dunck | Joseph Kocherhans | Adrian Holovaty Alex Gaynor Jacob Kaplan-Moss |
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| June 2012 | Dan resigns | Russell Keith-Magee | Jeremy Dunck | Joseph Kocherhans | Adrian Holovaty Jacob Kaplan-Moss |
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| Nov 2011 | New President introduced | Russell Keith-Magee | Jeremy Dunck | Joseph Kocherhans | Adrian Holovaty Dan Cox Jacob Kaplan-Moss |
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| Sept 2008 | Officers Introduced | Jacob Kaplan-Moss | Jeremy Dunck | Joseph Kocherhans | Adrian Holovaty Dan Cox |
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| June 2007 | Inaugural Board | - | - | - | Adrian Holovaty Dan Cox Jacob Kaplan-Moss |
