Wikimedia Foundation (WMF)

Our core functions include support for wikipedia.org and the otherwikimedia websites, which together are one of the world's mostpopular web properties, and the world's largest collaborative freeknowledge project. The Wikimedia Foundation provides the serversand electricity needed to keep the websites running, along withdedicated technical resources to build, improve, and maintain thetechnical infrastructure of Wikimedia projects. These ongoingengineering efforts and product improvements require research anddesign work, as well as legal support. All of this allows for thebest experience for our readers and volunteer community, ensuringusers continue to access, contribute to and grow the world'slargest online free knowledge resource.

The Wikimedia Foundation grantmaking and program developmentactivities focuses on growing Wikimedia in various regions aroundthe world and expanding diversity within the contributor base.these programs and efforts directly support contributors throughgrants for projects, programs, and campaigns by individuals andorganizations. Grantmaking and program development activities alsostrives to further the missions of Wikimedia, such as open accessand education, through programs like our global educationprogram, as well through worldwide program evaluation, research,and global communications. Because openness and inclusivity arekey to the success of the Wikimedia projects, grantmaking anddevelopment aim to broaden the diversity of voices and expand thereach of our projects to diverse individuals and groups aroundthe world.