Open Source Geospatial Foundation (OSGeo)

The Open Source Geospatial Foundation (OSGeo) is a nonprofit organization that supports and promotes free, open-source software for mapping and geographic information systems (GIS). It fosters collaboration among developers and users to create, share, and improve tools that help visualize, analyze, and understand spatial data. OSGeo's initiatives enable professionals, researchers, and communities to access powerful mapping technologies without cost, encouraging innovation, transparency, and broader use of geospatial data for applications like urban planning, environmental monitoring, and disaster response.