Capital city - Wikipedia

Percentage of Wikipedia readers who donate

Less than $2\%$

Suggested donation amount to hit the fundraiser goal quickly

$$30\,\text{kr}$$

Number of years ago Wikipedia was established as a dream

$$25\,\text{years}$$

Total number of articles on Wikipedia

$$65\,\text{million}$$

Total number of global volunteers

$$260,000$$

Type of organization that runs Wikipedia

A nonprofit

Organization that awarded the Platinum Seal of Transparency

Candid (formerly GuideStar)

Entity that awarded the Wikimedia Foundation its highest rating

Charity Navigator

Core values at the Wikimedia Foundation regarding funds

Accountability and transparency

Percentage of budget for investment in technology

$$45\%$$

Percentage of budget for support for volunteers

$$32\%$$

Percentage of budget for general and administrative expenses

$$11\%$$

Percentage of budget allocated to fundraising efforts

$$12\%$$

Wikipedia's rank among the most visited websites

One of the top ten

Infrastructure cost of Wikipedia compared to for-profit websites

A fraction of the cost

Latest accepted revision date of the document

$$21\,\text{June}\,2026$$

Higher donation amount mentioned in the appeal

$$150\,\text{kr}$$

Two reminder methods for donations

Email or text message

Primary focus of general and administrative expenses

Recruiting top talent and supporting staff around the world

What is hidden in a browser for the rest of a campaign after a donation?

Banners

The world's largest collaborative project of human intelligence

Wikipedia

Resources provided to help build vibrant volunteer communities

Grants, legal support, and other resources

Specific technological goals for the budget

Enhance user experience, improve site security, and ensure reliable access globally

Purpose of outreach initiatives

Promote community engagement and advocate for free knowledge

Primary source for more information on financial health

Recent annual report