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Cisco Systems Foundation

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations / Private Grantmaking Foundations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$38.5M (2023)

Expenses
$31.5M (2023)

Total Assets
$230M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$1.72M (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending July
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$38,526,551
Expenses
$31,520,762
Net Income
$7,005,789
Net Assets
$228,091,418
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $27,307,220
70.9%
Interest Revenue $362,618
0.9%
Dividends $2,488,525
6.5%
Sales of Assets $8,246,216
21.4%
Other Income $121,972
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $31,019,098
98.4%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $229,806,533
Total Liabilities $1,715,115
Net Assets $228,091,418
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John P Morgridge (Trustee/Pres.) $0 $0
Saidah Grayson Dill (Trustee) $0 $0
Mary De Wysocki (Trustee/Sec't) $0 $0
Mark Dodds Until 102022 (Trustee) $0 $0
Rob Johnson (Trustee) $0 $0
Guy Diedrich (Trustee) $0 $0
Naveen Menon (Trustee) $0 $0
Charu Adesnik (Executive Dir.) $0 $0
John Rivers (Trustee) $0 $0
Roger Biscay (Treasurer) $0 $0
Agostino Santoni (Trustee) $0 $0
Alba San Martin (Trustee) $0 $0
Brian Tippens (Trustee) $0 $0
Kristina Johnson Until 92022 (Trustee) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$18,738,353
Expenses
$25,711,787
Net Income
-$6,973,434
Net Assets
$212,582,492
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $12,790,407
68.3%
Interest Revenue $50,676
0.3%
Dividends $4,195,862
22.4%
Sales of Assets $1,272,729
6.8%
Other Income $428,679
2.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $25,954,210
> 100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $214,319,622
Total Liabilities $1,737,130
Net Assets $212,582,492
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John P Morgridge (Trustee/Pres.) $0 $0
Saidah Grayson Dill (Trustee) $0 $0
Mary De Wysocki (Trustee/Sec't) $0 $0
Mark Dodds Until 102022 (Trustee) $0 $0
Rob Johnson (Trustee) $0 $0
Tae Yoo Until 22422 (Trustee) $0 $0
Naveen Menon (Trustee) $0 $0
Charu Adesnik (Executive Dir.) $0 $0
John Rivers (Trustee) $0 $0
Katie Schindall Until 92022 (Trustee) $0 $0
Roger Biscay (Treasurer) $0 $0
Agostino Santoni (Trustee) $0 $0
Alba San Martin (Trustee) $0 $0
Peter Tavernise Until 101221 (Executive Dir.) $0 $0
Kristina Johnson Until 92022 (Trustee) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$16,235,339
Expenses
$25,412,116
Net Income
-$9,176,777
Net Assets
$241,059,115
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $10,020,655
61.7%
Interest Revenue $13,012
0.1%
Dividends $1,636,142
10.1%
Sales of Assets $4,060,927
25.0%
Other Income $504,603
3.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $23,687,421
93.2%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $243,938,932
Total Liabilities $2,879,817
Net Assets $241,059,115
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John P Morgridge (Trustee/Pres.) $0 $0
Saidah Grayson Dill (Trustee) $0 $0
Mary De Wysocki (Trustee/Sec't) $0 $0
Mark Dodds (Trustee) $0 $0
Rob Johnson (Trustee) $0 $0
Tae Yoo (Trustee) $0 $0
Naveen Menon (Trustee) $0 $0
Peter Tavernise (Executive Dir.) $0 $0
John Rivers (Trustee) $0 $0
Max Tremp (Trustee) $0 $0
Roger Biscay (Treasurer) $0 $0
Agostino Santoni (Trustee) $0 $0
Alba San Martin As Of 71321 (Trustee) $0 $0
Kristina Johnson (Trustee) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$40,562,350
Expenses
$22,735,417
Net Income
$17,826,933
Net Assets
$209,912,483
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $30,001,436
74.0%
Interest Revenue $171,574
0.4%
Dividends $2,365,560
5.8%
Sales of Assets $7,619,163
18.8%
Other Income $404,617
1.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $21,762,772
95.7%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $211,691,989
Total Liabilities $1,779,506
Net Assets $209,912,483
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John P Morgridge (Designator Chair) $0 $0
Saidah Grayson Dill (Trustee) $0 $0
Mary De Wysocki (Trustee/Sec't) $0 $0
Mark Dodds (Trustee) $0 $0
Rob Johnson (Trustee) $0 $0
Tae Yoo (Trustee) $0 $0
Naveen Menon (Trustee) $0 $0
Peter Tavernise (Executive Dir.) $0 $0
Roger Biscay (Treasurer) $0 $0
Agostino Santoni (Trustee/Sect) $0 $0
Max Tremp (Trustee) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$11,668,376
Expenses
$17,907,736
Net Income
-$6,239,360
Net Assets
$192,359,712
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $8,984
0.1%
Interest Revenue $523,773
4.5%
Dividends $2,795,383
24.0%
Sales of Assets $7,731,265
66.3%
Other Income $608,971
5.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $17,237,963
96.3%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $193,703,630
Total Liabilities $1,343,918
Net Assets $192,359,712
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John P Morgridge (Designator Chair) $0 $0
Saidah Grayson Dill (Trustee) $0 $0
Mary De Wysocki (Trustee) $0 $0
Larry R Carter (Trustee) $0 $0
Rob Johnson (Trustee) $0 $0
Tae Yoo (Trustee) $0 $0
Steve West (Trustee) $0 $0
Peter Tavernise (Executive Dir.) $0 $0
Roger Biscay (Treasurer) $0 $0
Randy Pond (Trustee/Sect) $0 $0
Ehrika Gladden (Trustee) $0 $0
Vc Gopalratnam (Trustee) $0 $0
Max Tremp (Trustee) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$42,792,844
Expenses
$17,657,149
Net Income
$25,135,695
Net Assets
$203,893,275
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $20,272,294
47.4%
Interest Revenue $109,744
0.3%
Dividends $2,386,298
5.6%
Sales of Assets $19,919,333
46.5%
Other Income $105,175
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $16,526,156
93.6%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $205,884,265
Total Liabilities $1,990,990
Net Assets $203,893,275
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John P Morgridge (Trustee/Pres) $0 $0
Michael Veysey (Trustee) $0 $0
Mary De Wysocki (Trustee) $0 $0
Larry R Carter (Trustee) $0 $0
Rob Johnson (Trustee) $0 $0
Tae Yoo (Trustee) $0 $0
Marcus Breaden (Trustee) $0 $0
Peter Tavernise (Executive Dir.) $0 $0
John Chambers (Hon. Chairman) $0 $0
Roger Biscay (Treasurer) $0 $0
Randy Pond (Trustee/Sect) $0 $0
Ehrika Gladden (Trustee) $0 $0
Vc Gopalratnam (Trustee) $0 $0
Kathy Mulvany (Trustee) $0 $0
Max Tremp (Trustee) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$5,802,781
Expenses
$14,068,953
Net Income
-$8,266,172
Net Assets
$183,775,571
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $20,439
0.4%
Interest Revenue $42,482
0.7%
Dividends $2,668,080
46.0%
Sales of Assets $2,991,967
51.6%
Other Income $79,813
1.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $12,646,023
89.9%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $185,687,059
Total Liabilities $1,911,488
Net Assets $183,775,571
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John P Morgridge (Trustee/Pres) $0 $0
Michael Veysey (Trustee) $0 $0
Mary De Wysocki (Trustee) $0 $0
Larry R Carter (Trustee) $0 $0
Rob Johnson (Trustee) $0 $0
Tae Yoo (Trustee) $0 $0
Marcus Breaden (Trustee) $0 $0
Peter Tavernise (Executive Dir.) $0 $0
John Chambers (Hon. Chairman) $0 $0
Patrick Finn (Trustee) $0 $0
Roger Biscay (Treasurer) $0 $0
Randy Pond (Trustee/Sect) $0 $0
Ehrika Gladden (Trustee) $0 $0
Vc Gopalratnam (Trustee) $0 $0
Kathy Mulvany (Trustee) $0 $0
Max Tremp (Trustee) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$65,563,389
Expenses
$13,791,437
Net Income
$51,771,952
Net Assets
$181,476,454
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $62,216,295
94.9%
Interest Revenue $10,864
0.0%
Dividends $2,049,281
3.1%
Sales of Assets $1,269,270
1.9%
Other Income $17,679
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $13,496,745
97.9%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $182,287,317
Total Liabilities $810,863
Net Assets $181,476,454
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John P Morgridge (Trustee/Pres) $0 $0
Michael Veysey (Trustee) $0 $0
Carlos Dominguez (Trustee) $0 $0
Larry R Carter (Trustee) $0 $0
Rob Johnson (Trustee) $0 $0
Tae Yoo (Trustee) $0 $0
Marcus Breaden (Trustee) $0 $0
Peter Tavernise (Executive Dir.) $0 $0
John Chambers (Hon. Chairman) $0 $0
Patrick Finn (Trustee) $0 $0
Roger Biscay (Treasurer) $0 $0
Randy Pond (Trustee/Sect) $0 $0
Ehrika Gladden (Trustee) $0 $0
Vc Gopalratnam (Trustee) $0 $0
Kathy Mulvany (Trustee) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$16,588,078
Expenses
$13,326,661
Net Income
$3,261,417
Net Assets
$134,560,850
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $10,087,143
60.8%
Interest Revenue $26
0.0%
Dividends $1,776,751
10.7%
Sales of Assets $4,693,683
28.3%
Other Income $30,475
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $12,610,408
94.6%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $135,404,040
Total Liabilities $843,190
Net Assets $134,560,850
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John P Morgridge (Trustee/Pres) $0 $0
Michael Veysey (Trustee) $0 $0
Carlos Dominguez (Trustee) $0 $0
Larry R Carter (Trustee) $0 $0
Rob Johnson (Trustee) $0 $0
Tae Yoo (Trustee) $0 $0
Peter Tavernise (Executive Dir.) $0 $0
John Chambers (Hon. Chairman) $0 $0
Patrick Finn (Trustee) $0 $0
Roger Biscay (Treasurer) $0 $0
Randy Pond (Trustee/Sect) $0 $0
Ehrika Gladden (Trustee) $0 $0
Vc Gopalratnam (Trustee) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$13,446,140
Expenses
$12,729,971
Net Income
$716,169
Net Assets
$130,917,845
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $199
0.0%
Dividends $1,927,678
14.3%
Sales of Assets $11,506,828
85.6%
Other Income $11,435
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $12,881,509
> 100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $131,744,052
Total Liabilities $826,207
Net Assets $130,917,845

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$6,351,445
Expenses
$12,731,668
Net Income
-$6,380,223
Net Assets
$127,962,149
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $261
0.0%
Dividends $2,139,157
33.7%
Sales of Assets $4,193,249
66.0%
Other Income $18,778
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $13,152,479
> 100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $129,341,993
Total Liabilities $1,379,844
Net Assets $127,962,149

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$498,489
Expenses
$12,573,540
Net Income
-$12,075,051
Net Assets
$118,898,685
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $266
0.1%
Dividends $2,119,338
> 100%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $237,060
47.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $10,361,016
82.4%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $121,449,385
Total Liabilities $2,550,700
Net Assets $118,898,685

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$7,396,631
Expenses
$13,554,196
Net Income
-$6,157,565
Net Assets
$132,107,622
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $2,851
0.0%
Interest Revenue $844
0.0%
Dividends $2,427,976
32.8%
Sales of Assets $4,961,072
67.1%
Other Income $3,888
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $12,510,292
92.3%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $133,016,137
Total Liabilities $908,515
Net Assets $132,107,622

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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