[1] It was founded in 2004 and recognized that year as the first national chapter of the Wikimedia Foundation, which funds and supports Wikipedia and other projects.

"[4] Its statutes specify that the association should fulfill the tasks of the Wikimedia Foundation, using wikis for collecting and distributing knowledge, and that its activities include: At the 27th general assembly in May 2022, the chapter decided on a framework of values of "participation, diversity, free and open access, justice, sustainability and respectful cooperation".

[5] Wikimedia Deutschland was founded on June 13, 2004[4] by 34 Wikipedians, and entered into the national register of associations on October 25, 2004 under the number VR 23855 in the district court of Berlin-Charlottenburg.

Active members can take part in elections and decisions on changes to the statutes and contributions by remote voting.

The committee appoints, supervises and dismisses the Board of Directors and is responsible for the strategic orientation of the association.

According to WMDE's own statements, these banner donations were used "in consultation" with the Wikimedia Foundation until 2009 - for example for technology and community support - and thus a contribution "made to international work".

The next largest costs are for board operations (€490,000 including specialist lectures on international relations and political advice) and public communication and outreach (€405,000).

[14] Around 2010, Wikimedia Germany was criticized by members and German Wikipedians for its lack of transparency in publishing salaries and consultant fees.

[citation needed] In 2014, the premature departure of Pavel Richter from the association caused a public dispute,[15] leading to the resignation of the chairman and the replacement of the majority of the Executive Committee at the next General Assembly.