Welcome to the GitLab Foundation

The GitLab Foundation was launched in September 2022 with a mission to improve people’s lifetime earnings through access to opportunities, and a vision of a world in which one million more people can afford a better life.

People everywhere aspire to improve their lives, support their families, and contribute to their communities. But often, achieving this can seem impossible. We are investing in people, and accelerating ways for individuals to gain the skills and opportunities they need to succeed. As people thrive, so will their communities and economies. 

The Foundation was formed by GitLab, Inc. as part of its mission to create a world in which everyone can contribute. The company leadership felt it was important to support organizations that could further this goal on a global scale. When GitLab, Inc. went public in October 2021, it dedicated 1% of its shares to further this aim. This was influenced by the Pledge 1% movement, which encourages companies and founders desire to set aside equity for social impact.

The Foundation is funded by GitLab, Inc. and its CEO, Sytse ‘Sid’ Sijbrandij, through his family foundation, the Sijbrandij Foundation. The Foundation is an independent nonprofit entity, and its operations are autonomous from GitLab, Inc. 

We will be launching our strategy and announcing initial investments to support our mission in the coming weeks. For more information about the Foundation, please explore our handbook, where we welcome your feedback.