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Workplace giving One of the easiest, most effective ways a company can support the Wikimedia Foundation is by offering employees the option to give at work. Find a program that fits you These programs can double and sometimes triple the impact donors can make with their gifts. There are several ways companies can participate: Start….

Support Wikipedia with a gift of securities Making a gift of securities (stock, bonds, or mutual funds) can be one of the most tax-savvy ways to support our mission. A gift of appreciated securities such as stocks, bonds, or mutual funds directly to the Wikimedia Foundation makes a bigger impact compared to donating cash or….

Charitable gift annuities For donors in the US aged 55 or older, a charitable gift annuity (CGA) can provide you and/or your loved ones with an income for life or for a specific number of years. Learn more In addition to an immediate income tax deduction, you will enjoy the satisfaction of knowing your gift….

IRA charitable rollovers If you are a US taxpayer aged 70½ or older, you may be eligible for the IRA charitable rollover, also known as a qualified charitable distribution (QCD). These tax-advantaged distributions allow you to make a gift to the Wikimedia Endowment from your IRA without paying income tax on the amount transferred. A….

Support Wikipedia with a gift from a Donor-Advised Fund When you give through your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF), you’re not just making a donation, you’re also combining favorable tax benefits with the flexibility to support your preferred causes. How do I make a DAF gift to the Wikimedia Foundation? There are two simple ways to recommend….

This week, Wikimania 2025, the twentieth edition of the flagship annual conference that celebrates Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects, will take place in Kenya.

Give by mail Thank you for considering a donation to the Wikimedia Foundation, the nonprofit that keeps Wikipedia running smoothly and growing. Every gift helps sustain our mission to provide free, reliable, and accessible knowledge to people everywhere in the world. How to donate by mail  To donate by mail, please either: **Please note the….

On 9 July 2025, the Wikimedia Foundation was denied permanent observer status at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

Frequently asked questions This page answers frequently asked questions (FAQ) about the Wikimedia Foundation’s funding structure and fundraising. What you’ll find here This page answers frequently asked questions (FAQ) about the Wikimedia Foundation’s funding structure and fundraising. Please see our General FAQs page for answers to questions about the Wikimedia Foundation or Wikipedia and other….

What if there was a simple test to make sure every new internet regulation preserved the spaces and parts of the internet that you love the most?