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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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=== How is the Wikimedia Foundation run? ===
The Wikimedia Foundation has a [[staff]] of {{STAFF-COUNT}}, led by the Executive Director, [[User:Sue_Gardner|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.

The [[Board of Trustees]] articulates the 
[[Mission_statement|mission]] and [[vision]] of the Wikimedia Foundation, reviews and helps to develop long term plans, provides oversight, and supports the Wikimedia Foundation's fundraising efforts. It is the ultimate organizational authority of the Wikimedia Foundation as defined in its bylaws. See [[Meetings]] for published Board minutes and [[Resolutions]] for published Board resolutions. The Board is partially elected from the community of contributors tocomprised of 10 members, with three seats elected directly by the [[m:Community|Wikimedia community]]; two seats selected by the [[Wikimedia projecchapters]]; one Board-appointed "community founder" seat (reserved for [[#Jimmy Wales|Jimmy Wales]]); and four Board-appointed "specific expertise" seats. The Board is supported by an [[Advisory Board]], chaired by Angela Beesley Starling.

We have an office, located in San Francisco, California (USA), where most of our employees are working. All board members and remaining staff work remotely.

We strive to operate highly transparently, and have published [[policies|key policies]] and [[finance report|financial information]].

=== How is the Wikimedia Foundation funded? ===
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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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