Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2012–13
Our programs
Academic and educational outreach
Cultural outreach
Government outreach and engagement
International and diplomatic outreach
Public outreach and education
Activities and events
First quarter (October 2012 – December 2012)
Second quarter (January 2013 – March 2013)
Third quarter (April 2013 – June 2013)
Fourth quarter (July 2013 – September 2013)
Organizational development
Membership
At the end of Fiscal Year 2012–13, Wikimedia DC had 61 members in good standing, corresponding to a 7% increase from the beginning of the year.
Governance
During Fiscal Year 2012–13, Wikimedia DC continued to emphasize good governance practices as a key element of organizational growth. Over the course of the year, Wikimedia DC enacted a new Expense Reimbursement Policy and a revised Conflict of Interest Policy.
Finances
At the end of Fiscal Year 2012–13, Wikimedia DC held $6,974.61 in assets, including both cash and capital assets, with no current liabilities. Over the course of the year, Wikimedia DC recognized revenues of $11,316 and expenses of $19,870.48.
Fundraising
In Fiscal Year 2012–13, Wikimedia DC raised a total of $11,330 from all sources. Of this amount, $2,750 (24.3%) was received from the Wikimedia Foundation and $8,580 (75.7%) was raised from independent sources. The independently-raised funding corresponds to 43.2% of total Wikimedia DC expenditures during the fiscal year.
Grantmaking
As part of our charitable activities, Wikimedia DC provides small grants to individuals, community groups, and nonprofit organizations to fund activities that align with our mission to advance general knowledge and to collect, develop, and disseminate educational content under a free license or in the public domain.
In Fiscal Year 2012–13, Wikimedia DC received eight grant applications with a total value of $4,797.83 from individuals and organizations across the United Statesd. Based on these applications, seven grants (corresponding to 87.5% of the submitted applications) with a total value of $3,528 (corresponding to 73.5% of the total amount requested) were approved and funded. The grants provided by Wikimedia DC were used to fund activities and events in DC, Boston, Chicago, and Seattle.
Benefactors
Wikimedia DC programs are made possible in part by the generous contributions of our members. In Fiscal Year 2012–13, Wikimedia DC inaugurated a tiered sponsor membership program, which allowed members to donate additional funds to support Wikimedia DC activities when establishing or renewing their memberships. Wikimedia DC expresses its sincere gratitude towards these sponsor members for their contributions:
- Gold Sponsors: Andrew Breza, James Hare, Kirill Lokshin, Kurt Maier, Peter Meyer
- Silver Sponsors: Georgina Bath
- Bronze Sponsors: Christopher Alhambra, Nicholas Bashour, Jyothis Edathoot, Meghan Ferriter, Peter Hess, Yi-Fun Hsueh, Andrew Kuchling, Trevor Munoz, John R. Rogers, Jacqueline Taylor