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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]]. |
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]]. |
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The Wikimedia [[Board of Trustees]] is the ultimate corporate authority in the Wikimedia Foundation Inc., and has the power to direct the activities of the Foundation. The Foundation bylaws may be seen at '''[[Wikimedia Foundation bylaws]]'''. Other policies set by the Board may be seen at '''[[policies]]'''. |
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Wikimedia's content is written by volunteers. Wikimedia Foundation [[staff]] work in technical operations, software development, global community programs, finance/administration and fundraising. |
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The Foundation manages '''the budget, which pays primarily for computer equipment and hosting'''. Other costs include [[Current staff|human resources]] necessary to the running of the Wikimedia projects, though most people are volunteers. This site includes '''[[meetings|minutes from Board meetings]]'''. |
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'''The latest Board decisions may be found at [[resolutions]].''' |
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<small>Follow Wikimedia HR updates on [http://twitter.com/wikimediaatwork Twitter] or [http://identi.ca/wikimediaatwork identi.ca].</small> |
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== Transparency == |
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The 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: |
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* '''Core financial information.''' On the [[financial reports]] page, you will find audited financial statements, detailed financial plans, and our form 990. |
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*'''Board meeting minutes and outcomes.''' The Wikimedia [[Board of Trustees]] is the ultimate corporate authority in the Wikimedia Foundation. On the [[meetings]] and [[resolutions]] pages, you will find information about its decisions. |
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* '''Policies and procedures.''' Beyond key policies like the [[Privacy Policy]], [[Donor Privacy Policy]] and [[Trademark Policy]], we publish all other key [[policies|policies and procedures]] governing Wikimedia operations. |
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Our fundraising work is public and community-driven as well. If you'd like to jump right in, visit the [[m:Fundraising 2010|community fundraising landing page]]. |
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== Latest |
== Latest reports == |
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* [http://stats.wikimedia.org/reportcard/RC_2010_09_detailed.html Detailed metrics for September 2010] |
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* [http://techblog.wikimedia.org/2010/11/november-2010-wmf-engineering-update/ Engineering update for November 2010] |
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* '''[https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/WikimediaAnnounce-l Receive reports and announcements by e-mail]''' |
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== Latest press releases == |
== Latest press releases == |
Revision as of 21:49, 10 November 2010
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.
The Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to encouraging the growth, development and distribution of free, multilingual 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.
Wikimedia BlogRead about the latest news and views from the Wikimedia Foundation. Template:Blogbox 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 benefactors page is dedicated to some of the companies and individuals helping to sustain the Wikimedia projects. The Wikimedia Foundation does not necessarily endorse the activities of its Corporate Benefactors. 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. Job openingsWikimedia's content is written by volunteers. Wikimedia Foundation staff work in technical operations, software development, global community programs, finance/administration and fundraising. Follow Wikimedia HR updates on Twitter or identi.ca. 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:
Our fundraising work is public and community-driven as well. If you'd like to jump right in, visit the community fundraising landing page. |
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