Financials

The Wikimedia Foundation continues to enjoy a stable base of revenue, stemming largely from its annual community giving campaign. In 2010–11, we doubled the number of small donors to over 500,000 individuals from all over the world. Now in the second year of our five-year strategic plan, we are hiring new staff members, increasing the capacity of our server network to deliver Wikipedia and our other projects to the world, and intensifying our efforts to expand the reach of our projects in the Global South through on-the-ground initiatives.

Where the money goes

Maintaining our site and improving our software Operations and engineering, purchasing servers, maintaining and improving our data center, internet hosting, and software development and product engineering.	$8,869,675	44%
Expanding our global reach Improving access to Wikipedia on mobile devices in the Global South, public and education outreach, support and grants for our global chapters.	$2,388,698	12%
Direct support to our volunteer community Researching community activity trends, increasing editor retention and recruitment, improving new technologies to help project editors.	$1,889,084	9%
Fundraising Planning and development of our annual giving campaign, global payment collection fees (including Paypal and other fees).	$2,142,217	11%
Board of Trustees and special projects Travel and professional development for our governing Board, as well as special research projects and initiatives to support the Wikimedia community.	$1,172,654	6%
Administration Benefits and related administration costs for Foundation staff, capital expenses, leases, training, travel, and other costs.	$3,636,236	18%
Total cash expenditures, including all capital purchases.	$20,098,564

2010-11 Financial Performance

The Wikimedia Foundation’s 2010–11 fiscal year took place from July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011. Throughout this report all financial data is reported in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.

Statement of Activities
*in thousands of dollars*
Description		Amount
Support and revenues
	Contributions	23,020
	Restricted contributions	666
	In-kind service revenue	350
	Investment income, net	37
	Other income, net	712
Total — revenue		24,785
Expenses
	Salaries and wages	7,312
	Awards and grants	471
	Internet hosting	1,800
	In-kind service expenses	350
	Operating expenses	5,761
	Travel	1,159
	Depreciation and amortization	1,001
	other expenses, including special events	36
Total — expenses		17,890

Increase in net assets		6,895

Balance Sheet
*in thousands of dollars*
Assets			Liabilities & Net Assets
	Cash and cash equivalents	12,026	Liabilities
	Contributions receivable	1,000		Accounts payable and accrued expenses	1,431
	Accounts receivable	695		Deferred revenue	375
	Investments	5,849		Other liabilities	168
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	1,215		Total liabilities	1,974
	Total current assets	20,785	Net Assets
	Property, plant, and equipment	3,402		Unrestricted net assets	20,772
	Nonconcurrent portion of contributions receivable	1,979		Temporarily restricted net assets	3,420
				Total net assets	24,192

Total assets		26,166	Total liabilities and net assets		26,166

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