Who We Are

Meet Thunderbird

Thunderbird is a free and open-source software project founded in 2003 to make communicating and collaborating better. We are supported by the talent and generosity of thousands of individuals and part of the Mozilla family. Essential values guide us and make our work relevant. Read further to learn more.

Values

Community

Organization

Our Mission Statement

Guided by Values

Privacy

You are not the product.

To us, data ownership and privacy are your right wherever you live. Our commitment to your personal data is simple:

We do not collect or store it unless you ask us to.
We take great care to keep it safe from misuse.
We will never sell it.
You retain ownership and control of it.

Read the Privacy Policy

Freedom

Thunderbird belongs to you (and the world).

Thunderbird is Free and Open-Source Software, which means its code is available to see, modify, use, and share freely. Its license also ensures that it will remain free forever. You can think of Thunderbird as a gift from thousands of contributors to you.

Learn About MPL 2.0

Voice

You have a part in Thunderbird's future.

Thunderbird is free from the commercial requirements and incentives that often guide software development. Anyone can get involved in helping make Thunderbird better and available to more people. A contributor-elected council ensures Thunderbird remains true to its values and mission.

Driven by Community

Anyone can help make Thunderbird better. Programmers can contribute features they are passionate about or improve the existing code. Those who are multilingual can make Thunderbird accessible to everyone. Those willing can test new versions of Thunderbird and document issues. There are many ways to become part of a thriving community that makes Thunderbird unique. And if you don't have the time to volunteer, you can help support our work with a financial contribution.

Learn How to Get Involved

Governed by Contributors

The Thunderbird Project is guided by the Thunderbird Council, an elected body functioning much like a board of directors for an open-source project. Established in 2014, this council is elected by contributors and acts as their voice in determining Thunderbird's strategic direction and goals. The Council oversees funds, approves budgets, and shapes the product roadmap, ensuring Thunderbird remains true to its core values.

Learn more about the Thunderbird Council

Philipp Kewisch

Council Chair

Patrick Cloke

Council Secretary

Magnus Melin

Council Member

Michele Zelco

Council Member

Tim Maks van den Broek

Council Member

Teal Dulcet

Council Member

Part of the Mozilla Family

Thunderbird operates in a separate, for-profit subsidiary of the Mozilla Foundation. This structure gives us the flexibility to offer optional paid services to sustain Thunderbird’s development far into the future.

We have a growing team of talented employees who develop and maintain Thunderbird, collaborate with our community and partners, and work to deliver Thunderbird to users around the world.