Launching the React Foundation
February 24, 2026 by Matt Carroll
The React Foundation has officially launched.
React was open sourced over a decade ago. Since then, it has grown far beyond any single company, with contributors across the ecosystem shaping both React and React Native. In October we announced our plans to create the React Foundation. Today, we’re excited to announce that the React Foundation has been formed as a new home for React, React Native, and supporting projects like JSX. The foundation will:
- Maintain React’s infrastructure including GitHub, CI, and trademarks
- Organize React Conf
- Support the React ecosystem through financial support, grants, and programs
Foundation Governance
The React Foundation is governed by a board of directors, with Seth Webster serving as executive director. The board of directors consists of representatives from each member: Amazon, Callstack, Expo, Huawei, Meta, Microsoft, Software Mansion, and Vercel.
Technical Governance
React’s technical direction will be set by the people who contribute to and maintain React, independent from the foundation board. We have formed a provisional leadership council to determine this governance structure. We will share an update on technical governance in the coming months.
Thank you
React’s incredible growth is thanks to the thousands of people, companies, and projects that have shaped React. The creation of the React Foundation is a testament to the strength and vibrancy of the React community. Together, the React Foundation and React’s new technical governance will ensure that React’s future is secure for years to come.