WIKIMEDIA ENDOWMENT
AI Summary
The Wikimedia Endowment, a 501(c)3 organization, has a focused grantmaking approach, having awarded a total of $2.6 million in 2024 to a single grantee. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Wikimedia Endowment can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE MISSION OF THE WIKIMEDIA ENDOWMENT IS TO ACT AS A PERMANENT FUND. (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR MORE).THAT CAN SUPPORT IN PERPETUITY THE OPERATIONS AND ACTIVITIES OF CURRENT AND FUTURE WIKIMEDIA PROJECTS, WHICH ARE PROJECTS THAT ARE APPROVED BY AND ADVANCE THE PURPOSES OF THE WIKIMEDIA FOUNDATION OR ITS SUCCESSOR IF THE WIKIMEDIA FOUNDATION CEASES TO EXIST. IT AIMS TO CREATE A SOLID FINANCIAL FOUNDATION FOR THE FUTURE OF THE WIKIMEDIA PROJECTS.
Cause Areas
2
Communication media
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
WIKIMEDIA FOUNDATION INC
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$2.6M
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WIKIMEDIA ENDOWMENT?
No. WIKIMEDIA ENDOWMENT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WIKIMEDIA ENDOWMENT give?
WIKIMEDIA ENDOWMENT primarily gives to organizations located in California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are WIKIMEDIA ENDOWMENT’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WIKIMEDIA ENDOWMENT fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $2.6 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WIKIMEDIA ENDOWMENT make each year?
In 2024, WIKIMEDIA ENDOWMENT awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $2.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WIKIMEDIA ENDOWMENT fund recently?
In 2024, WIKIMEDIA ENDOWMENT awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include WIKIMEDIA FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WIKIMEDIA ENDOWMENT?
WIKIMEDIA ENDOWMENT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.