Donate by mail
Donate by mail
Thank you for considering a donation to the Wikimedia Foundation, the non-profit that keeps Wikipedia and its sister projects running smoothly and growing. Every gift helps sustain our mission to provide free, reliable, and accessible knowledge to people everywhere.
Our Mission
The Wikimedia Foundation is dedicated to creating a world where everyone can freely access the sum of all human knowledge.
- We believe that every person, everywhere, deserves the joy of learning and the power of information.
- This vision is made possible by millions of people who contribute to Wikipedia and its sister projects—whether by volunteering as editors or supporting our mission financially.
- Your gift today helps ensure that this invaluable resource remains free and accessible for all, bringing us closer to a world where knowledge knows no boundaries.
Why donate by mail?
We know that not everyone prefers to donate online. Whether for privacy, convenience, or personal preference, donating by mail is another way to support our mission. Every reader is a valued member of our community, and we want to make giving as easy as possible for those who prefer this method.
To donate by mail, please:
- Download and print the donation form or use the form and envelope you received at home.
- Fill out your information and include your check or money order. If you want to receive a tax receipt via email, please note your email address in the form.
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Mail to:
Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 98204
Washington, DC 20090-8204
USA
A few words from fellow donors
Thank you for filling my childhood with wonder and my adulthood with answers.
I hope to preserve that for the next generation of kids.
I continue to recognize the enormous value that Wikipedia and Wikimedia have, for all of humanity. I will say it many times, as a teacher I received magnificent help from Wikipedia, in mathematics, geography, history, physics, computing, general culture, and much, much more. I am very happy to have been able to support such an important organization.
Without Wikipedia I wouldn’t be the person I am now. After 63 years on this planet, Wikipedia made me fall in love with learning for the first time. I am now 70 and still studying, still learning, and still loving it. Who can put a price on that?
Your encyclopedia has had an immeasurable impact on millions worldwide and, even now at the age of 30, I can still recall relying on it during my early teenage years in high-school and later on throughout medical school. In a day and age where reliable knowledge is key to saving lives and allowing us to see past our own differences, your encyclopedia is an invaluable resource.
Frequently asked questions
If you cannot find an answer to your question, please contact us at donate@wikimedia.org and our team will get back to you promptly.
Why is Wikimedia using direct mail for fundraising?
Direct mail fundraising helps us support our mission by diversifying our funding sources. This ensures we can continue to provide free access to knowledge while maintaining our independence. In addition, direct mail is a low-cost, effective way for us to communicate outside of crowded email inboxes, providing a more personal touch and detailed updates on how donations are making a difference. It allows us to share deeper information about our programs and impact, so our community of supporters can better understand the full scope of our work.