Membership
Help fund and shape the software factory standards.
Membership contributions fund the foundation's open standards research, working group operations, public education programs, and the foundation's neutral coordination role. Working groups, draft and final specifications, and the annual Summit are open to the public; members support the mission and stand for election to governance. Contributions may be partially tax-deductible — see the contribution disclosure on the application.
Benefits Comparison
| Benefit | Enterprise | Startup | Research | Community |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open working group participation | ||||
| Eligible for elected Board / TSC seat | ||||
| Acknowledgment in foundation publications | ||||
| Summit acknowledgment (qualified sponsorship) | ||||
| Co-organize public workshops | ||||
| Foundation directory listing | ||||
| Member-rate Summit registration |
Program Sponsorship
Support the foundation's educational and research programs.
Program sponsorship funds the annual Summit, research symposiums, open curriculum, reference implementations, and fellowship programs. Sponsor recognition is limited to qualified sponsorship acknowledgment under IRC §513(i) — neutral name, logo, location, hyperlink, and product list — and does not include advertising, endorsements, or comparative product claims.
Discuss sponsorshipNeutrality & Public Benefit
No contribution level confers preferential treatment.
The foundation is organized as a public-benefit nonprofit. No membership tier, contribution, or sponsorship purchases a Board seat, a Steering Committee seat, voting weight, or non-public access to draft standards. Governance positions are filled by open election of the membership.
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