About
THE RUST FOUNDATION is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to stewarding the Rust programming language, supporting Rust communities worldwide, and investing in the Rust talent pool.
OUR MISSION is for global computer systems to be more secure, sustainable, scalable, and efficient through the use of the Rust programming language.
To learn more about how this mission has recently translated into tangible impact for the Rust ecosystem, read our 2025 Annual report. For insight into how it is shaping the work we prioritize today, visit our 2026-2028 Strategy Plan:
Board of Directors
The Rust Foundation’s Board of Directors is composed of representatives from our member organizations (“Member Directors”) and the Rust Project (“Project Directors”) who share equal voting power and act collectively to govern the Foundation in accordance with our Bylaws and their Terms of Reference.