Who funds Wikipedia?
14 private foundations reported grants to Wikipedia in Washington, District of Columbia totaling $8,237 across 14 grants in tax years 2023 to 2025. The largest funder was The Abeles Foundation, with $2,500.
From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.
- Foundation funders14
- Grants reported14
- Total received$8,237
- Funders taking applications5
Foundations that fund Wikipedia
| Foundation | Purpose given | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Abeles Foundation | Community support | 1 | $2,500 |
| Wintman Family Charitable Trust A | Public welfare | 1 | $1,000 |
| The Umakant S & Shreedevi U Doctor Family Charitable Trust | General operations | 1 | $1,000 |
| BCCAT Family Foundation Inc | Charitable Activities | 1 | $1,000 |
| Kroll Foundation Tr 011593 | Charity | 1 | $520 |
| Hilltop Foundation | General support | 1 | $500 |
| Wintman Family Charitable Trust B | Education | 1 | $500 |
| Hirschkop Family Fund Inc | General Support | 1 | $500 |
| Kosch-Westerman Foundation | Donation | 1 | $322 |
| Greenstein Family Foundation Inc | General program | 1 | $200 |
| James and Cleo Hamilton Family Charitable Trust | Institutional support | 1 | $100 |
| The Pesky Family Foundation Inc | For unrestricted use. | 1 | $50 |
| Richard and Mary Blume Foundation | General | 1 | $30 |
| Jumy Foundation Inc | Charitable | 1 | $15 |
Using this list
A foundation that already gives to Wikipedia 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 Wikipedia?
The Abeles Foundation, Wintman Family Charitable Trust A, The Umakant S & Shreedevi U Doctor Family Charitable Trust, BCCAT Family Foundation Inc and Kroll Foundation Tr 011593, and 9 more, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.
How much does Wikipedia get from foundations?
$8,237 in 14 reported grants from 14 private foundations in tax years 2023 to 2025. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.
Which of these funders accept applications?
Hirschkop Family Fund Inc, Kosch-Westerman Foundation, The Pesky Family Foundation Inc, Richard and Mary Blume Foundation and Jumy Foundation Inc say in their filings that they accept applications.