WordPress Foundation

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

WordPress Foundation provides support to the global WordPress community and open-source software by funding WordCamps, meetups, and education programs while protecting WordPress trademarks and ensuring long-term access to the software.

Target Customer

{"WordPress developers and contributors","WordCamp organizers and meetup volunteers","Donors and sponsors supporting the WordPress ecosystem"}

Key Differentiator

Protects WordPress trademarks, ensures long-term access to WordPress software, and funds global community events and education through the foundation and its subsidiary WordPress Community Support, PBC.

Implementation Timeline

Impact is reported and assessed on an annual basis; program results for 2023 and 2024 are documented in annual financials and reports, with ongoing funding and event support throughout each year.

Pain Points

1Risk of fragmentation or loss of continuity for WordPress projects without a stable, long-term steward
2Need for sustainable funding and coordination of a global network of WordCamps, meetups, and community education
3Protection of WordPress and related trademarks to preserve brand integrity and public trust

Key Features

1Charitable governance (501(c)3) and annual financial reporting
2Funding for community programs: WordCamps, WordPress meetups, and do_action events
3Scholarships and educational initiatives (e.g., Kim Parsell Memorial Scholarship)
4Trademark protection and public education about WordPress and open-source software
5Partnership with WordPress Community Support, PBC to manage community event funding

Target Customer Industries

Client Results

12024: WordCamps Supported 56; WordPress Events 16; do_action Events 7; Meetup Events 3,780; 639 active meetup groups (as of Dec 31, 2024); 73 WordCamps outside the US; 6 WordCamps in the US
2WordPress Community Support (WPCS) 2024: Revenue $4,525,026; Sponsorship Income $3,994,528; Ticket Sales $530,498; Total Expenses $4,174,214; Major expense: WordCamp/Meetup support
3WordCamps outside US and US distribution: 73 outside US; 6 in US
42023 results (from 2023 Annual Report): WordCamps 76; Attendees 24,335; Organizers 890; Speakers 1,715; Unique speakers 1,421; Female speakers 32.7%

Competitive Advantages

1Long-term open-source sustainability by safeguarding source code access
2Trademark protection for WordPress, WordCamp, and related assets
3Global, diversified community engagement through WordCamps, meetups, and do_action events
4Transparent financial reporting and measurable annual impact
5Scholarship and educational initiatives to broaden open-source knowledge

Key Benefits

1Sustainable ecosystem for WordPress projects

2Funding for WordCamps, meetups, and education

3Scholarships and recognition to support contributors

4Trademark protection and public WordPress education

Additional Product Information

Product Description

A charitable organization that supports the WordPress community and open-source software by funding community programs, protecting trademarks, and educating the public about WordPress.

Target Market

Global WordPress community, including developers, organizers, volunteers, and donors

Unique Value Proposition

Protects the longevity and brand of WordPress while funding global community events and open-source education through nonprofit governance and a dedicated subsidiary

Technical Requirements

Not specified

Pricing Model

Donor options include annual subscriptions of $10, $50, $200, or $1,000 per year, or one-time donations; these options are highlighted in the annual reports

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