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== How is the Wikimedia Foundation funded? ==
The Wikimedia Foundation is funded primarily through [[donatehttps:|//donate.wikimedia.org/?uselang=en&utm_medium=donatewiki_page&utm_campaign=donate_link&utm_source=FAQ donations]] from millions of individuals around the world. The average donation is about US$15, and we are grateful that so many people find value in Wikipedia and want to sustain its future. We also receive donations through institutional grants and gifts (please see our [[wmfhttps:Benefactors|//wikimediafoundation.org/support/benefactors/ benefactors page]] for more information).
The Wikimedia Foundation has 501(c)(3) tax exempt status in the United States. Donations made from other nations may also be tax deductible (see [[wmf:Tax Deductibility|tax deductibility]] for more details). ClickSee [[Ways to Give|here]] for details on how to make a donation via credit or debit card, PayPal, Amazon and several other methods. If you have any questions, please contact us at donate{{@}}wikimedia.org.<ref name="zd">Due to the volume of inquiries we receive, we use [[w:Zendesk|Zendesk]] as a donor response platform. By emailing donate@wikimedia.org, you understand that your information will be processed by the Zendesk Group in accordance with Zendesk’s [https://www.zendesk.com/company/customers-partners/privacy-policy/ terms]. Users from the following countries should consult Section 13 of Zendesk’s [https://www.zendesk.com/company/customers-partners/master-subscription-agreement/#country-specific-terms privacy policy] for more information about Zendesk’s country-specific practices: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, and Singapore.</ref>
== Why should I donate and where does my money go? ==
== How can I donate? ==
There are several ways you can donate to the Wikimedia Foundation to support Wikipedia and free knowledge. The most common are using any major credit or debit card (VISA, MasterCardMastercard, Discover or American Express), using PayPal, via bank transfer, and via Amazon. For other ways to contribute, including via an automatic monthly gift, check or money order and payroll deduction, please visit our [[Ways to Give]] page. Many currencies are accepted.
For other ways to contribute, including via an automatic monthly gift, check or money order and payroll deduction, please visit our [[Ways to Give]] page. Many currencies are accepted.
== What is your donor privacy policy? ==
We are committed to protecting the privacy rights of our supporters and will not share, sell, or trade your email address with anyone. Please see our [[wmf:Donor privacy policy|Donor Privacyprivacy Policypolicy]] for full details.
== Are my donations tax deductible? ==
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