Charity Navigator - Rating for Wikimedia Foundation
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Mission
The Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. is 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 Foundation operates some of the largest collaboratively edited reference projects in the world, including Wikipedia, the fourth most visited website in the world. In collaboration with a network of chapters, 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.
Vision
Imagine a world in which every single human being can freely share in the sum of all knowledge. That
Goals
By 2030, we’ll be a platform serving open knowledge to the world across interfaces and communities. We’ll build tools for allies and partners to organize and exchange free knowledge beyond Wikimedia.
By 2030, we’ll welcome people from all backgrounds to build strong, diverse communities. We’ll eliminate social, political, technical barriers preventing accessing and contributing to free knowledge.
San Francisco CA |
EIN:
20-0049703
Profile managed by nonprofit |
Is this your nonprofit?
501(c)(3)
organization
1 Sansome Street, Suite 1895
San Francisco CA 94104
415-839-6885
99
Four
-Star Charity
1 of 4 BEACONS COMPLETED
Accountability & Finance
Impact & Measurement
Leadership & Planning
Culture & Compensation
Mission
The Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. is 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 Foundation operates some of the largest collaboratively edited reference projects in the world, including Wikipedia, the fourth most visited website in the world. In collaboration with a network of chapters, 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.
Vision
Imagine a world in which every single human being can freely share in the sum of all knowledge. That
Goals
By 2030, we’ll be a platform serving open knowledge to the world across interfaces and communities. We’ll build tools for allies and partners to organize and exchange free knowledge beyond Wikimedia.
By 2030, we’ll welcome people from all backgrounds to build strong, diverse communities. We’ll eliminate social, political, technical barriers preventing accessing and contributing to free knowledge.
San Francisco CA |
EIN:
20-0049703
Profile managed by nonprofit |
Is this your nonprofit?
501(c)(3)
organization
1 Sansome Street, Suite 1895
San Francisco CA 94104
415-839-6885
99
Four
-Star Charity
1 of 4 BEACONS COMPLETED
Accountability & Finance
Impact & Measurement
Leadership & Planning
Culture & Compensation
Beacon Report
Great
Good
Needs Improvement
Poor
Not Scored
Additional Information
Great
Good
Needs Improvement
Poor
Not Scored
Additional Information
Website Reported on Tax Form
Yes
SCORE
100%
Disclosing the charity’s website promotes transparency and provides access to the public.
Source:
Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.
No Material Diversion of Assets
Yes
SCORE
100%
Organizations report 'Yes' to confirm that no material diversion of assets, the unauthorized redirection of funds, occurred during their fiscal year.
Source:
Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.
Financial Statements
Yes
SCORE
100%
Has financial statements audited by an independent accountant to ensure accuracy.
Source:
Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.
Audit Oversight Committee
Yes
SCORE
100%
Has a committee responsible for selection and oversight of an independent accountant who produces the audit.
Source:
Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.
No Loans Reported To or From Officers
Yes
SCORE
100%
Does not provide loans to or from officers of the organization.
Source:
Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.
Records Retention Policy
Yes
SCORE
100%
Has a policy establishing guidelines for the handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents.
Source:
Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.
Website Disclosures
5 of 5
SCORE
100%
5 of 5 required for full credit
Yes,
Tax Form 990 disclosed on charity's website
Yes,
Audit posted on charity's website
Yes,
Staff members listed on charity's website
Yes,
Board members listed on charity's website
Yes,
Qualifying donor privacy policy posted on charity's website
Source:
Public data from the nonprofit's website
Accountability Panel
Score
Metric
100%
Website Reported on Tax Form
Yes
Disclosing the charity’s website promotes transparency and provides access to the public.
Source:
Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.
100%
No Material Diversion of Assets
Yes
Organizations report 'Yes' to confirm that no material diversion of assets, the unauthorized redirection of funds, occurred during their fiscal year.
Source:
Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.
100%
Financial Statements
Yes
Has financial statements audited by an independent accountant to ensure accuracy.
Source:
Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.
100%
Audit Oversight Committee
Yes
Has a committee responsible for selection and oversight of an independent accountant who produces the audit.
Source:
Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.
100%
No Loans Reported To or From Officers
Yes
Does not provide loans to or from officers of the organization.
Source:
Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.
100%
Records Retention Policy
Yes
Has a policy establishing guidelines for the handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents.
Source:
Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.
100%
Website Disclosures
5 of 5
5 of 5 required for full credit
Yes,
Tax Form 990 disclosed on charity's website
Yes,
Audit posted on charity's website
Yes,
Staff members listed on charity's website
Yes,
Board members listed on charity's website
Yes,
Qualifying donor privacy policy posted on charity's website
Source:
Public data from the nonprofit's website
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