The Eclipse Foundation is a global community and a leading provider of open source software collaboration and innovation. With over 415 open source projects, including runtimes, tools, and frameworks, the foundation offers a mature, scalable, and business-friendly environment for individuals and organizations. Among its offerings are the renowned Eclipse IDE and Jakarta EE, catering to a wide range of technology domains such as the Internet of Things, automotive, geospatial, and systems engineering.

Supported by over 355 member organizations, the Eclipse Foundation is a European-based international not-for-profit association with a unique Working Group governance model and open innovation processes. Its industry-leading members recognize the crucial role of open source in shaping their business strategies. Originating from the Eclipse Project, which IBM started in November 2001, the Eclipse Foundation was established in January 2004 as an independent not-for-profit corporation.

It aims to foster a vendor-neutral, open, and transparent community around Eclipse. The foundation's structure encompasses individual developers, organizations from various industries, and a professional staff dedicated to serving the community. The Eclipse Foundation provides essential services to the community, including IP management, ecosystem development and marketing, development process support, and IT infrastructure.

By offering a unique model for open-source development, the foundation ensures that no single entity controls the strategy, policies, or operations of the Eclipse community. With its proven track record of successful projects, the Eclipse model promotes the widespread adoption of Eclipse technology in both commercial and open-source solutions