Cisco Systems Foundation
San Jose, CA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
77-0443347
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
San Jose, CA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
77-0443347
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Cisco Systems Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, is currently open for unsolicited proposals, with a total grantmaking scale of $18.4 million paid to two grantees in the filing year 2024. Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the 'How to Apply' section on the foundation's profile page to determine their fit for funding opportunities.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BRIGHT FUNDS FOUNDATION
San Jose, CA
$12M
6%
AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC
Newark, DE
$3.6M
2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Cisco Systems Foundation?
Yes. Cisco Systems Foundation accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does Cisco Systems Foundation give?
Cisco Systems Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in California and Delaware. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Cisco Systems Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Cisco Systems Foundation fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $7.5 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Cisco Systems Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Cisco Systems Foundation awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $18.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Cisco Systems Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Cisco Systems Foundation awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include BRIGHT FUNDS FOUNDATION and AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Cisco Systems Foundation?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting Cisco Systems Foundation’s website.
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