OpenLDAP Foundation
Software DevelopmentNevada, United States51-200 Employees
OpenLDAP Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Minden, Nevada, that steers the development and coordination of the OpenLDAP Project, which it established in 1998. Its focus is to promote Open Source LDAP development, serving a community of contributors and users who rely on LDAP directory services for identity, authentication, and directory functionalities within their IT infrastructures. The foundation operates within the software development industry and provides governance and support to a widely used open source directory server, sustaining ongoing releases and updates as part of its mission. With a workforce described as small to mid-sized, the foundation is positioned as a steward of an open source project that addresses the needs of organizations seeking robust, standardized directory services without vendor lock-in. A notable recent development is the project’s release of updated LDAP directory server versions, reflecting continued maintenance and enhancement of the open source offering.