Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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| Yes | No | |||||
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Calendar year
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(a) 2018 | (b) 2019 | (c) 2020 | (d) 2021 | (e) 2022 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | 115,839,832 | 120,919,258 | 155,312,041 | 164,242,380 | 173,394,921 | 729,708,432 |
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | 115,839,832 | 120,919,258 | 155,312,041 | 164,242,380 | 173,394,921 | 729,708,432 |
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) .. | ||||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 729,708,432 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2018 | (b) 2019 | (c) 2020 | (d) 2021 | (e) 2022 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 115,839,832 | 120,919,258 | 155,312,041 | 164,242,380 | 173,394,921 | 729,708,432 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 2,819,428 | 3,177,662 | 2,703,740 | 4,656,584 | 7,365,565 | 20,722,979 |
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | 120,602 | 677,436 | 874,831 | 423,526 | 456,692 | 2,553,087 |
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | 753,735,996 | |||||
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(a) 2018 | (b) 2019 | (c) 2020 | (d) 2021 | (e) 2022 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | ||||||
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | ||||||
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | ||||||
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | ||||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | ||||||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | ||||||
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(a) 2018 | (b) 2019 | (c) 2020 | (d) 2021 | (e) 2022 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | ||||||
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | ||||||
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by 0.035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | 1 | |
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
2 | |
| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
8 | |
| 9 Distributable amount for 2022 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2022 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2022 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2022 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2022 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2022: | ||||
| a From 2017....... | ||||
| b From 2018....... | ||||
| c From 2019....... | ||||
| d From 2020....... | ||||
| e From 2021....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2022 distributable amount | ||||
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i
Carryover from 2017 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2022 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2022 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2022, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2022. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2023. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2018..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2019..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2021..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2022..... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: | MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE - 2018 AMOUNT: $ 120,602. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 677,436. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 874,831. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 423,526. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 456,692. |
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A | WEBSITES: OUR CORE FUNCTIONS INCLUDE SUPPORT FOR WIKIPEDIA.ORG AND THE OTHER WIKIMEDIA WEBSITES, WHICH TOGETHER ARE ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST POPULAR WEB PLATFORMS, AND THE WORLD'S LARGEST COLLABORATIVE FREE KNOWLEDGE PROJECT. THE WIKIMEDIA FOUNDATION PROVIDES THE SERVERS AND ELECTRICITY NEEDED TO KEEP THE WEBSITES RUNNING, ALONG WITH DEDICATED TECHNICAL RESOURCES TO BUILD, IMPROVE, AND MAINTAIN THE TECHNICAL INFRASTRUCTURE OF WIKIMEDIA PROJECTS. THESE ONGOING ENGINEERING EFFORTS AND PRODUCT IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRE RESEARCH AND DESIGN WORK, AS WELL AS LEGAL SUPPORT. ALL OF THIS ALLOWS FOR THE BEST EXPERIENCE FOR OUR READERS AND VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY, ENSURING USERS CONTINUE TO ACCESS, CONTRIBUTE TO AND GROW THE WORLD'S LARGEST ONLINE FREE KNOWLEDGE RESOURCE. IN ADDITION TO OUR TWO MAIN DATA CENTERS AND FOUR CACHING DATA CENTERS, WE MAINTAIN THE SOFTWARE AND INFRASTRUCTURE ON WHICH WE OPERATE SOME OF THE WORLD'S MOST MULTILINGUAL SITES WITH OVER 950 SEPARATE WIKI INSTANCES AND OVER 3,350 COMMUNITY-CONTRIBUTED TOOLS, MANY OF WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL TO MAINTAINING THE CONTENT AND QUALITY OF WIKIPEDIA, AS WELL AS SEVEN MOBILE APPLICATIONS. WIKIPEDIA AND THE OTHER PROJECTS OPERATED BY THE WIKIMEDIA FOUNDATION RECEIVE MORE THAN 18.2 BILLION PAGEVIEWS PER MONTH. WIKIPEDIA IS AVAILABLE IN MORE THAN 321 LANGUAGES AND CONTAINS MORE THAN 61 MILLION ARTICLES CONTRIBUTED BY A GLOBAL VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B | COMMUNITIES: THE WIKIMEDIA FOUNDATION GRANTMAKING AND PROGRAM ACTIVITIES FOCUS ON GROWING WIKIPEDIA IN VARIOUS REGIONS AROUND THE WORLD AND EXPANDING DIVERSITY WITHIN THE CONTRIBUTOR BASE. THESE PROGRAMS AND EFFORTS DIRECTLY SUPPORT CONTRIBUTORS THROUGH GRANTS FOR PROJECTS, PROGRAMS, AND CAMPAIGNS BY INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023, WE INCREASED OUR GRANTMAKING SPEND BY $5.4 MILLION, WITH THE FASTEST GROWTH HAPPENING IN LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN, SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA, AND EAST, SOUTHEAST ASIA, AND THE PACIFIC. TOGETHER THESE THREE REGIONS RECEIVED 43% OF ALL FUNDING IN THE FISCAL YEAR, UP FROM 28% IN FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021. THE GRANTMAKING AND PROGRAM ACTIVITIES TEAMS ALSO STRIVE TO FURTHER THE MISSIONS OF WIKIMEDIA, SUCH AS OPEN ACCESS AND EDUCATION, THROUGH ACTIVITIES LIKE VOLUNTEER SUPPORT, ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS, PARTNERSHIPS, EVALUATION, RESEARCH, AND COMMUNICATIONS. BECAUSE OPENNESS AND INCLUSIVITY ARE KEY TO THE SUCCESS OF THE WIKIMEDIA PROJECTS, GRANTMAKING AND PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AIM TO BROADEN THE DIVERSITY OF VOICES AND EXPAND THE REACH OF OUR PROJECTS TO DIVERSE INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS AROUND THE WORLD. |
| FORM 990, PART VI | FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A: THE BOARD CONSISTS OF AT LEAST NINE AND UP TO SIXTEEN TRUSTEES. UP TO EIGHT SEATS ARE SELECTED BY THE WIKIMEDIA COMMUNITY, ONE SEAT IS RESERVED FOR JIMMY WALES AS THE COMMUNITY FOUNDER, AND UP TO SEVEN SEATS ARE SELECTED BY THE BOARD FOR SPECIFIC EXPERTISE. AS WITH ALL BOARD SEATS, THE BOARD MUST INDEPENDENTLY APPOINT THE CANDIDATES FOR THE COMMUNITY- AND AFFILIATE-SELECTED SEATS. THE BOARD ALSO APPOINTS NON-TRUSTEE OFFICERS: A CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, A TREASURER, AND SECRETARY. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | THE FIRST DRAFT OF THE 990 WAS DEVELOPED BY AN EXTERNAL ACCOUNTING FIRM UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE CONTROLLER WITH ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE FROM THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO). IT WAS REVIEWED FOR ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS BY THE CFO AND THEN BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO). THEN A MEETING OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE WAS HELD AT WHICH THE CFO AND EXTERNAL ACCOUNTING FIRM WALKED THROUGH THE DRAFT IN DETAIL FOR THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPROVAL. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY 7 DAYS NOTICE TO REVIEW THE COMPLETE COPY OF THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS, EXECUTIVES, AND KEY EMPLOYEES (COVERED PERSONS) COMPLETE ANNUALLY A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT THE PURPOSE OF WHICH IS TO IDENTIFY ANY PERSONAL, FAMILY AND/OR BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS AND/OR TRANSACTIONS THAT MAY POSE A POTENTIAL CONFLICT. THE FILED CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORMS ARE SUBMITTED TO AND REVIEWED BY THE GENERAL COUNSEL AND ONLY REVIEWED BY THE BOARD IF NEEDED. ADDITIONALLY, COVERED PERSONS COMPLETE ANNUALLY A PLEDGE OF PERSONAL COMMITMENT THAT AFFIRMS THAT THE INDIVIDUAL IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND THAT THE INDIVIDUAL WILL PROMPTLY NOTIFY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE BOARD CHAIR WHEN A CONFLICT OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT ARISES. FURTHERMORE, IN THE CASE OF A CONFLICT, THE INDIVIDUAL AGREES TO REFRAIN FROM USING HIS OR HER PERSONAL INFLUENCE TO ENCOURAGE THE FOUNDATION TO ENTER THE TRANSACTION AND MUST PHYSICALLY EXCUSE HIMSELF OR HERSELF FROM ANY FURTHER DISCUSSIONS OTHER THAN TO ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT THE TRANSACTION. IN THE CASE OF POTENTIAL CONFLICT, THE REMAINING BOARD MEMBERS REVIEW THE POTENTIAL TRANSACTION TO DETERMINE WHETHER SAID TRANSACTION IS FAIR AND REASONABLE TO THE FOUNDATION AND LEGAL COUNSEL IS CONSULTED AS NECESSARY TO ENSURE THAT SUCH A TRANSACTION WOULD NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXCESS BENEFIT TRANSACTION. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A | THE WIKIMEDIA FOUNDATION TALENT & CULTURE COMMITTEE, A BOARD COMMITTEE, IS RESPONSIBLE FOR RECOMMENDING THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO AND ASSISTING THE BOARD IN PERFORMING ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO AND OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. FOR 2022 COMPENSATION, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REVIEWED THE PROPOSED COMPENSATION OF THE CEO AND MADE A DECISION BASED ON COMPENSATION DATA FROM COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES DELIBERATIONS AND DECISION WERE CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTED, INCLUDING WHO ATTENDED AND VOTED AND A DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPARABLE DOCUMENTATION USED AND HOW IT WAS OBTAINED. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE INCLUDES LINKS TO ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND ITS AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. HTTPS://FOUNDATION.WIKIMEDIA.ORG/WIKI/LEGAL:BYLAWS HTTPS://FOUNDATION.WIKIMEDIA.ORG/WIKI/POLICY:CONFLICT_OF_INTEREST_POLICY |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: | RETURN OF UNUSED GRANTS 273,983. |
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