Who funds Wikimedia?
14 private foundations reported grants to Wikimedia in Washington, District of Columbia totaling $17,421 across 14 grants in tax years 2023 to 2025. The largest funder was One Point of Light Foundation Inc, with $7,000.
From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.
- Foundation funders14
- Grants reported14
- Total received$17,421
Foundations that fund Wikimedia
| Foundation | Purpose given | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Point of Light Foundation Inc | Operating expenses | 1 | $7,000 |
| Hypertext Foundation | Support of the Arts | 1 | $5,000 |
| The Chenzyme Foundation Inc | To further charitable purpose of recipient | 1 | $1,000 |
| Philpott Family Foundation DTD 121698 | General charitable operations | 1 | $1,000 |
| Ying Cai and Wann S Lee Foundation Inc | Public support of org. Mission | 1 | $1,000 |
| The Littman Family Foundation Inc | General support | 1 | $750 |
| The Sobel Family Foundation Inc | Support research efforts | 1 | $500 |
| The Xun And Chang Liu Family Foundation | General support | 1 | $500 |
| The Bolton Family Foundation | Support wikimedia | 1 | $250 |
| Encouragement Ministries Inc | Organizational functions | 1 | $200 |
| Bryant Foundation Inc | Educational | 1 | $100 |
| The Legum Bangel Foundation Inc | Support charity | 1 | $50 |
| Peter and Vivian Falco Family Foundation | General use | 1 | $50 |
| Viking Global Foundation Inc | General support | 1 | $21 |
Using this list
A foundation that already gives to Wikimedia gives in its field and region, so the list doubles as a prospect list for similar organizations in Washington. Open a foundation to see its application rules, typical grant and every other grant it paid.
Questions people ask
Who funds Wikimedia?
One Point of Light Foundation Inc, Hypertext Foundation, The Chenzyme Foundation Inc, Philpott Family Foundation DTD 121698 and Ying Cai and Wann S Lee Foundation Inc, and 9 more, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.
How much does Wikimedia get from foundations?
$17,421 in 14 reported grants from 14 private foundations in tax years 2023 to 2025. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.