Fortinet Foundation
Fortinet Foundation is a private foundation based in Sunnyvale, California. Its 2024 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Fortinet Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $8,976
- -8.6% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $842
- +16.5% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $842
- +16.5% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Fortinet Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 909 Kifer Road, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Phone: (408) 235-7700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fortinet Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 37 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2021 listed grantees are based in Utah, Illinois, North Carolina, California, Washington, Colorado, and Washington, DC. These locations describe the listed recipients, not a stated geographic funding focus.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Fortinet Foundation gives
- 59% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 181% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2021) to $23K (2020). In 2021 it made 17 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Pan American Development Foundation Washington, DC | Support Local Charity During Covid-19 Crisis | $2,635 |
| Best Friends Animal Society Kanab, UT | Support Local Charity During Covid-19 Crisis | $2,000 |
| Feeding America Chicago, IL | Support Local Charity During Covid-19 Crisis | $2,000 |
| UNICEF New York, NY | Support Local Charity During Covid-19 Crisis | $1,046 |
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | Support Local Charity During Covid-19 Crisis | $1,000 |
| ALSAC - St Jude Memphis, TN | Support Local Charity During Covid-19 Crisis | $900 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Rye Brook, NY | Support Local Charity During Covid-19 Crisis | $600 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank San Jose, CA | Support Local Charity During Covid-19 Crisis | $550 |
| Capital Area Food Bank Washington, DC | Support Local Charity During Covid-19 Crisis | $500 |
| Monarch Services Watsonville, CA | Support Local Charity During Covid-19 Crisis | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,976 | — | $842 | — | — | $842 | $464 |
| 2023 | $9,818 | — | $723 | — | — | $723 | $501 |
| 2022 | $10,541 | — | $593 | — | — | $593 | $536 |
| 2021 | $11,134 | $20,000 | $15,187 | $13,491 | 17 | $15,187 | $507 |
| 2020 | $6,321 | $30,120 | $23,799 | $23,421 | 20 | — | $98 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fortinet Foundation reported a distributable amount of $464 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The organizations listed as receiving support in 2021 include groups whose stated missions address animal welfare, food access, disaster and crisis response, and assistance to people in need. For example, Best Friends Animal Society says it works to save dogs and cats in shelters, while Feeding America says it works to ensure equitable access to nutritious food.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported no grants in 2022, 2023, or 2024. In 2021, listed recipients included Best Friends Animal Society ($2,000), Feeding America ($2,000), Samaritan’s Purse ($1,000), Second Harvest Food Bank ($550), Capital Area Food Bank Inc ($500), Denver Rescue Mission ($415), Food Bank of the Rockies ($300), and World Central Kitchen Inc ($262).
The grantees describe a range of activities: Second Harvest Food Bank says it provides access to nutritious food; Denver Rescue Mission says it meets physical and spiritual needs; and World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Keith Jensen as CEO, president, and director; John Whittle as director; John Maddison as director, with a term ending November 30, 2024; and Samantha Symonds as secretary.
Fortinet Foundation is led by Keith Jensen, CEO, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Keith Jensen
CEO, President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Maddison
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Whittle
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Symonds
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Christiane Ohlgart (2020–2021) — CFO & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Fortinet Foundation
How large is Fortinet Foundation?
Fortinet Foundation reported $9K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $842 in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $464 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Fortinet Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The organizations listed as receiving support in 2021 include groups whose stated missions address animal welfare, food access, disaster and crisis response, and assistance to people in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fortinet Foundation?
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Fortinet Foundation make grants?
The 2021 listed grantees are based in Utah, Illinois, North Carolina, California, Washington, Colorado, and Washington, DC. These locations describe the listed recipients, not a stated geographic funding focus.
What is Fortinet Foundation's EIN?
Fortinet Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1252333. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Fortinet Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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