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⚫ | The [[Frequently asked questions|Wikimedia Foundation]], Inc. is a [[#nonprofit|<span id="return">nonprofit</span>]] charitable organization [[mission|dedicated]] to encouraging the growth, development and distribution of [[w:en:free content|free]], multilingual, educational content, and to providing the full content of these [[:en:wiki|wiki]]-based projects to the public free of charge. The Wikimedia Foundation operates some of the [[Our projects|largest collaboratively edited reference projects]] in the world, including [//www.wikipedia.org Wikipedia], a top-ten internet property. |
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⚫ | The [[Frequently asked questions|Wikimedia Foundation]], Inc. is a [[#nonprofit|<span id="return">nonprofit |
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<div style="margin-top: 1em; font-size: 90%;">'''[[Privacy policy]]''': If you browse the Wikimedia project websites, we gather no more information than is typically collected in server logs. If you contribute to the Wikimedia projects, you are publishing every word you post publicly. You should assume that anything you write will be retained forever. This includes articles, user pages, talk pages and other pages on the websites. See the [[Privacy policy|official policy]] for full details. |
<div style="margin-top: 1em; font-size: 90%;">'''[[Privacy policy]]''': If you browse the Wikimedia project websites, we gather no more information than is typically collected in server logs. If you contribute to the Wikimedia projects, you are publishing every word you post publicly. You should assume that anything you write will be retained forever. This includes articles, user pages, talk pages and other pages on the websites. See the [[Privacy policy|official policy]] for full details. |
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<div class="footnote" id="nonprofit">'''[[#return|Please note]]''': The Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit [[w:501(c)(3)|501(c)(3)]] charitable organization (<abbr title="Employer Identification Number">EIN</abbr> 20-0049703), headquartered in the United States of America.</div></div> |
<div class="footnote" id="nonprofit">'''[[#return|Please note]]''': The Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit [[w:501(c)(3)|501(c)(3)]] charitable organization (<abbr title="Employer Identification Number">EIN</abbr> 20-0049703), headquartered in the United States of America.</div></div> |
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⚫ | Imagine a world in which every single human being can freely share in the sum of all knowledge. That's our commitment.<br />[https://donate.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FundraiserRedirector And we need your help.] Please support the Wikimedia Foundation by [https://donate.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FundraiserRedirector donating] today. |
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Revision as of 19:30, 20 March 2013
The Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to encouraging the growth, development and distribution of free, multilingual, educational content, and to providing the full content of these wiki-based projects to the public free of charge. The Wikimedia Foundation operates some of the largest collaboratively edited reference projects in the world, including Wikipedia, a top-ten internet property.
Wikipedia The Free Encyclopedia |
Commons Free media collection |
Wikibooks Free textbooks | |||||
Wikidata Free knowledge base |
Wikifunctions Free function library |
Wikinews Free news source | |||||
Wikiquote Free quote compendium |
Wikisource Free content library |
Wikispecies Free species directory | |||||
Wikiversity Free learning resources |
Wikivoyage Free travel guide |
Wiktionary Free dictionary | |||||
MediaWiki Free & open wiki software |
Meta-Wiki Community coordination & documentation | ||||||
Wikimedia Strategic PlanOur strategic priorities:
Wikimedia Foundation targets for 2015:
From our blogThe latest news and views from the Wikimedia Foundation: Template:Blogbox Job openingsSee the Job openings page for more information.
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2011–12 Annual Report2012–13 Annual PlanRead the Foundation's 2012–13 Annual financial plan, which also includes strategic targets, activities, and staffing overview. Latest reportsLatest press releasesSee the press room for more information. Support usThe Wikimedia Foundation relies heavily on the generous support from our users. Please consider making a donation today, be it time or money. The Wikimedia Foundation is incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in the United States, and donations from US citizens are tax deductible. Donations made by citizens of other countries may also be tax deductible. Please see deductibility of donations for details. Please see our fundraising page for details of making donations via PayPal, MoneyBookers, postal mail or direct deposit. For all other types of donations, please contact us. TransparencyThe Wikimedia Foundation is proud to be one of the most transparent non-profit organizations in the world. For updates about our program activities and our Annual Report, see the other links on this page. Additionally, we provide the following information:
Wikimedia Foundation staff regularly participate in open office hours on IRC (an online chat system). Our fundraising work is public and community-driven as well. If you'd like to jump right in, visit the community fundraising landing page. |
Imagine a world in which every single human being can freely share in the sum of all knowledge. That's our commitment.
And we need your help. Please support the Wikimedia Foundation by donating today.