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This page lists '''frequently asked questions''' about the Wikimedia Foundation. Other questions are answered [[Answers|here]]. If you do not find your question answered here or there, please feel free to [[contact us]].

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The Wikimedia Foundation is [[w:Wikipedia:WikiLeaks is not part of Wikipedia|not affiliated]] with WikiLeaks.

More information may be found on the page about [[our projects]].


=== How do you balance keeping Wikipedia open with making it more reliable? ===

We believe increased participation makes Wikipedia better. At the same time, we must maintain the [[w:en:Wikipedia:Editorial_oversight_and_control|tough standards]] that have made Wikipedia [[Wikipedia:Reliability_of_Wikipedia#Assessments|respected]] by [http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2009/07/wikipedia-training-scientists-on-wiki-culture/ scientists,] [[Wikipedia:Reliability_of_Wikipedia#Academia|academics,]] [http://www.cjr.org/behind_the_news/health_care_and_wikipedia.php journalists,] and [[Benefactors|foundations]]. ⏎
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=== How is the Wikimedia Foundation run? ===
The Wikimedia Foundation has a [[staff]] of {{STAFF-COUNT}}, led by the Executive Director, Sue Gardner. The staff
supports the work of the hundreds of thousands of volunteers who contribute content to the Wikimedia projects. The Wikimedia Foundation is also supported by countless volunteers participating through committees, as interns, or on an ''ad hoc'' basis.

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=== How can I contact the Foundation? ===
If you still have questions or concerns please feel free to contact us. 
For donation questions you can email donate{{@}}wikimedia.org

For other questions see the ''[[Contact us]]'' page for more details.

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