Not any time soon. Its technical backend is operated by a charitable foundation which has put aside a substantial endowment, and the site itself is operated by volunteers, so even if for whatever reason all donations stopped tomorrow, it could keep running for quite some time.

Frequently Asked Questions about Wikipedia as a credible source. 🌐 Why is Wikipedia not considered to be a credible source? Wikipedia is not a credible source because it allows multiple users to edit, and it is not safe to assume that the facts presented there have been checked before publishing them.

It is continually created and updated, and encyclopedic articles on new events appear within minutes rather than months or years. Because anyone can improve Wikipedia, it has become more comprehensive than any other encyclopedia.

Founded by Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger on January 15, 2001, Wikipedia is hosted by the Wikimedia Foundation, an American nonprofit organization that employs a staff of over 700 people. Initially only available in English, editions in other languages have been developed.