Unicode Consortium

The Unicode Consortium is a public benefit, non-profit organization based in South San Francisco, California. Founded in 1988 and incorporated in 1991, the organization employs 43 people and generates $24.8 million in annual revenue. The Unicode Consortium develops and maintains global software standards that enable computers and services to handle text in hundreds of languages. Their work ensures consistent display of text, dates, times, numbers, currencies, and emoji across different platforms and devices. The organization's emphasis is on open source standards, data, and software development. They rely on a vast network of volunteer programmers, linguists, and language experts to contribute to their mission. The Unicode Consortium is funded by membership dues and donations from over 30 organizations representing diverse sectors, including corporations, academia, and government. For the latest news and information, visit www.unicode.org/consortium/general-contact-signup.html.