OpenStreetMap Foundation

The foundation supports the project with several key functions:

• As a UK-registered limited company, the foundation acts as a legal entity for the OpenStreetMap Project.
• The foundation is the custodian for the computer servers and services necessary to host the OpenStreetMap project.
• Provides a vehicle for fund-raising to support the project. The foundation can accept donations for the OpenStreetMap Project and allocate those donations to OpenStreetMap Project activities.
• Organizes the annual conference, State-of-the-map
• Supports and communicates with the working groups, such as communications, licensing, etc. The foundation board at times will delegate various tasks to working groups, such as public relations, Web site development, etc.