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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.

Imagine a world in which every single human being can freely share in the sum of all knowledge. That’s our commitment.
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== Job openings ==

See the [[Work with us|job openings]] page for more information.

== Recent Wikimedia blog posts ==

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== Support us ==
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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 credit card, PayPal, 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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File:Young girls reading - Government primary school in Amman, Jordan.jpg|[https://annual.wikimedia.org/ Knowledge is joy]
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<span style="display: block; text-align: center;">The 2014–2015 [https://annual.wikimedia.org/ Annual Report—Knowledge is joy]</span>
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<div style="margin-top:10px; padding-top:10px; border-top:1px solid #a2a9b1; 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 annual plan documents the Foundation's 2016–17 financial plan, strategic targets, activities, and staffing overview.
* [[meta:Wikimedia_Foundation_Annual_Plan/2016-2017/Final|2016–17 Wikimedia Foundation Annual Plan]] (PDF)
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== From the Wikimedia Foundation ==
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*[https://policy.wikimedia.org/ Wikimedia Foundation public policy]
*[https://transparency.wikimedia.org/ Wikimedia Foundation transparency report]
*[https://status.wikimedia.org/ Website availability status dashboard]
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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|community fundraising landing page]].
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