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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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== Recent Wikimedia blog posts ==

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== Job openings ==
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<div style="font-size:smaller; text-align:right;"><big>See the [[Work with us|job openings]] page for more information.</big>

Follow Wikimedia HR updates on [//twitter.com/wikimediaatwork Twitter] or [//identi.ca/wikimediaatwork identi.ca].
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== Support us ==
The Wikimedia Foundation relies heavily on the generous support from our users. Please consider making a donation today, be it time or [https://donate.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FundraiserRedirector 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 [https://donate.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FundraiserRedirector 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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== Reports and releases ==
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<div style="font-size:110%">The [[Annual Report]] showcases the Wikimedia Foundation's 2012–13 accomplishments.
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<div style="margin-top:10px; padding-top:10px; border-top:1px solid #AAAAAA; font-size:110%">Check out the [[press room]] for our press releases. Be sure to [https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/WikimediaAnnounce-l sign up] to receive reports and announcements by e-mail.</div>

== Guiding documents ==
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The [[Media:2013-2014 WMF Plan As Published.pdf|Annual Plan]] documents the Foundation's 2013–14 financial plan, strategic targets, activities, and staffing overview.
* [[Media:2013-2014 WMF Plan As Published.pdf|2013–14 Wikimedia Foundation Annual Plan]] (PDF)
* [[2013-2014 Annual Plan Questions and Answers|2013–14 Annual Plan Questions and Answers]]
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<div style="margin-top:10px; padding-top:10px; border-top:1px solid #AAAAAA; font-size:110%">The [[Wikimedia Movement Strategic Plan Summary|Strategic Plan]] details the Wikimedia Foundation's targets and priorities through 2015.</div>
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== Transparency ==

The Wikimedia Foundation is [[values|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:

* '''Core financial information.''' On the [[financial reports]] page, you will find audited financial statements, detailed financial plans, and our form 990.
* '''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.
* '''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.

Wikimedia Foundation staff regularly participate in open [[m:IRC Office Hours|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 [[m:Fundraising 2013|community fundraising landing page]].
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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>
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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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