About

The KMF organization is formed in 2026 with the goal to provide web infrastructure for several non-for-profit online projects that have been around since 2006.

Goal of the Organization: To advance open knowledge by providing free, open-access platforms that empower content creators to publish and share scholarly and encyclopedic articles, software documentation, tutorials, and educational short movies and other resources. All content is made available under open-source licenses, such as Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike and contributor-approved terms, supporting collaboration, accessibility, and the global exchange of information.

The KMF foundation has a 501(c)(3) status (non-profit organization, public charity, Incorporated).

Source of funds:

• Fee-for-service for formatting and preparing materials provided by content contributors, and maintaining the software and hardware infrastructure used to support and distribute free educational and public-interest content.
• Charitable contributions and donations from individuals, foundations, corporations, and other supporters aligned with the organization’s nonprofit mission.

The Board of Directors:

• Sergei V. Chekanov, Dr., – Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
• Dmitriy V. Chernoshey, BSc – Chief Technology & Marketing Officer (CTO/CMO)
• Andrey Kochetove, CFA - Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
• Harold J.B.A. Foppele, Dr., – Chief Editor

Secretary:  T.Smalzer

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