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The '''Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.''' (WMF) is an American [[non-profit organization]] headquartered in [[San Francisco, California]]. It is most well-known for hosting [[Wikipedia]], the free online encyclopedia, as well as a number of other [[wiki]]-based projects. The foundation was established by [[Jimmy Wales]] on June 20, 2003, to support the operations of Wikipedia and its sister projects.
The '''Wikimedia Foundation''' is a non-profit organization that operates a range of collaborative online projects, most notably [[Wikipedia]], the free encyclopedia. The Foundation is dedicated to fostering 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.


==History==
== History ==
The Wikimedia Foundation was created to manage the growing needs of Wikipedia, which was launched in January 2001. As Wikipedia's popularity and content grew, the need for a dedicated organization to handle its operations became apparent. The foundation was incorporated in [[St. Petersburg, Florida]], and later moved its headquarters to San Francisco.
The Wikimedia Foundation was established in 2003 by [[Jimmy Wales]], the co-founder of Wikipedia, and [[Larry Sanger]]. The Foundation was created to support the operations of Wikipedia and its sister projects, which had grown rapidly since Wikipedia's inception in 2001.


==Projects==
== Mission and Vision ==
The Wikimedia Foundation hosts a number of projects, including:
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." The vision of the Foundation is "a world in which every single human being can freely share in the sum of all knowledge."
* [[Wikipedia]] - A free, web-based, collaborative, multilingual encyclopedia project.
* [[Wiktionary]] - A collaborative project to produce a free multilingual dictionary.
* [[Wikibooks]] - A collection of free, open-content textbooks.
* [[Wikisource]] - A library of free content textual sources.
* [[Wikimedia Commons]] - A repository of free-use images, sound, and other media files.
* [[Wikinews]] - A free-content news source.
* [[Wikiquote]] - A collection of quotations.
* [[Wikispecies]] - A directory of species.
* [[Wikiversity]] - A project dedicated to learning resources and research.
* [[Wikivoyage]] - A free travel guide.


==Governance==
== Projects ==
The Wikimedia Foundation is governed by a [[Board of Trustees]], which is responsible for overseeing the foundation's operations and strategic direction. The board includes community-elected members, appointed members, and founder Jimmy Wales. The day-to-day operations are managed by the CEO and other senior staff.
The Wikimedia Foundation hosts several major projects, including:


==Funding==
* [[Wikipedia]]: A free, web-based, collaborative, multilingual encyclopedia project supported by the non-profit Wikimedia Foundation.
The Wikimedia Foundation is primarily funded through donations from individuals, with additional support from grants and partnerships. It conducts annual fundraising campaigns to support its operations and ensure the continued availability of its projects.
* [[Wiktionary]]: A collaborative project to produce a free-content multilingual dictionary.
* [[Wikibooks]]: A collection of free, open-content textbooks that anyone can edit.
* [[Wikinews]]: A free-content news source that anyone can edit.
* [[Wikiquote]]: A collection of quotations from notable people and creative works.
* [[Wikisource]]: A free-content library of source texts.
* [[Wikiversity]]: A project dedicated to learning resources, learning projects, and research for use in all levels, types, and styles of education.
* [[Wikivoyage]]: A free travel guide that anyone can edit.
* [[Wikimedia Commons]]: A repository of free-use images, sound, and other media files.


==Related Pages==
== Governance ==
The Wikimedia Foundation is governed by a Board of Trustees, which is responsible for overseeing the Foundation's operations and strategic direction. The Board is composed of community-elected members, appointed members, and the Wikimedia Foundation's Executive Director.
 
== Funding ==
The Wikimedia Foundation is primarily funded through donations from individuals, with additional support from grants and sponsorships. The Foundation conducts annual fundraising campaigns to support its operations and the development of its projects.
 
== Controversies and Challenges ==
The Wikimedia Foundation has faced various challenges, including issues related to content accuracy, vandalism, and the balance between openness and quality control. The Foundation works continuously to address these challenges through community engagement, technological improvements, and policy development.
 
== Also see ==
* [[Wikipedia]]
* [[Wikipedia]]
* [[Jimmy Wales]]
* [[Jimmy Wales]]
* [[Larry Sanger]]
* [[Open content]]
* [[Non-profit organization]]
* [[Non-profit organization]]
* [[San Francisco, California]]
* [[Wiki]]
* [[Board of Trustees]]
==See Also==
* [[List of Wikimedia projects]]
* [[History of Wikipedia]]
* [[Open content]]
* [[Creative Commons]]
==References==
{{Reflist}}


==External Links==
{{Wikimedia Foundation}}
* [https://wikimediafoundation.org/ Official website]


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Latest revision as of 15:46, 9 December 2024

Wikimedia Foundation

The Wikimedia Foundation is a non-profit organization that operates a range of collaborative online projects, most notably Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The Foundation is dedicated to fostering 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.

History[edit]

The Wikimedia Foundation was established in 2003 by Jimmy Wales, the co-founder of Wikipedia, and Larry Sanger. The Foundation was created to support the operations of Wikipedia and its sister projects, which had grown rapidly since Wikipedia's inception in 2001.

Mission and Vision[edit]

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." The vision of the Foundation is "a world in which every single human being can freely share in the sum of all knowledge."

Projects[edit]

The Wikimedia Foundation hosts several major projects, including:

  • Wikipedia: A free, web-based, collaborative, multilingual encyclopedia project supported by the non-profit Wikimedia Foundation.
  • Wiktionary: A collaborative project to produce a free-content multilingual dictionary.
  • Wikibooks: A collection of free, open-content textbooks that anyone can edit.
  • Wikinews: A free-content news source that anyone can edit.
  • Wikiquote: A collection of quotations from notable people and creative works.
  • Wikisource: A free-content library of source texts.
  • Wikiversity: A project dedicated to learning resources, learning projects, and research for use in all levels, types, and styles of education.
  • Wikivoyage: A free travel guide that anyone can edit.
  • Wikimedia Commons: A repository of free-use images, sound, and other media files.

Governance[edit]

The Wikimedia Foundation is governed by a Board of Trustees, which is responsible for overseeing the Foundation's operations and strategic direction. The Board is composed of community-elected members, appointed members, and the Wikimedia Foundation's Executive Director.

Funding[edit]

The Wikimedia Foundation is primarily funded through donations from individuals, with additional support from grants and sponsorships. The Foundation conducts annual fundraising campaigns to support its operations and the development of its projects.

Controversies and Challenges[edit]

The Wikimedia Foundation has faced various challenges, including issues related to content accuracy, vandalism, and the balance between openness and quality control. The Foundation works continuously to address these challenges through community engagement, technological improvements, and policy development.

Also see[edit]


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