Wikimedia Foundation Org
Grantmaking foundation in San Francisco, California · EIN 20-0049703
- Total giving
- $29MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $310MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE WIKIMEDIA FOUNDATION IS TO EMPOWER AND ENGAGE PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD TO COLLECT AND DEVELOP EDUCATIONAL CONTENT UNDER A FREE LICENSE OR IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN, AND TO DISSEMINATE IT EFFECTIVELY AND GLOBALLY. (SEE SCHEDULE O)IN COORDINATION WITH A NETWORK OF INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEERS AND OUR INDEPENDENT MOVEMENT ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING RECOGNIZED CHAPTERS, THEMATIC ORGANIZATIONS, USER GROUPS, AND PARTNERS, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES THE ESSENTIAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND AN ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR THE SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT OF MULTILINGUAL WIKI PROJECTS AND OTHER ENDEAVORS WHICH SERVE THIS MISSION. THE FOUNDATION WILL MAKE AND KEEP USEFUL INFORMATION FROM ITS PROJECTS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET FREE OF CHARGE.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Tides Foundationpo Box 29903 San Francisco Ca 94129 | $520K | 2021 |
| Wiki Education Foundation 11 Funston Ave Suite a San Francisco Ca 94129 | $500K | 2021 |
| Artfeminism Inc 323 W 39th Street Suite 912 New York NY 10018 | $340K | 2021 |
| Ideas Beyond Borders | $330K | 2021 |
| Black Lunch Table6225 N Kenmore Ave Apt 2n Chicago Il 60660 | $300K | 2021 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: wikimediafoundation.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.