The Jamf Nation Global Foundation
The Jamf Nation Global Foundation is a private foundation based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Established in 2013, it is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that empowers Jamf employees to support organizations in their local communities through volunteering and financial contributions.
The Jamf Nation Global Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jamf Nation Global Foundation gave $1.4M across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $271K), mostly in Delaware. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,355,191
- +6.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $271,038
- +6.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $27,476
- Total assets
- $1,583,619
- -46.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Delaware (72% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Jamf Nation Global Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 100 Washington Ave S 1100, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Phone: (612) 605-6625
Website: https://jamf.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jamf Nation Global Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Online Giving Foundation ($976K). Together the top 5 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
1,446 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,439 grants of 1,446 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its work as supporting employees’ local communities and organizations where they live and work. Its 2024 grants included a recipient in Newark, Delaware, as well as recipients identified as based in the United Kingdom, Australia, and Germany.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Jamf Nation Global Foundation gives
- Giving grew 272% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $364K (2021) to $1.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Newark, DE | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $976,054 |
| The UK Online Giving Foundation | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $320,623 |
| Charitable Giving | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $27,476 |
| The Trustee for the Australian Online Giving Foundation | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $25,300 |
| Haus Des Stiftens GMBH | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $5,738 |
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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 | $1,583,619 | $65,441 | $1,390,183 | $1,355,191 | 5 | $1,423,382 | $18,003 |
| 2023 | $2,937,169 | $2,459,832 | $1,473,605 | $1,267,708 | 5 | $1,339,215 | $25,520 |
| 2022 | $1,813,217 | $1,075,243 | $1,126,760 | $1,111,811 | 12 | $1,119,896 | $61,911 |
| 2021 | $1,852,486 | $1,228,000 | $590,378 | $364,056 | 1,001 | $413,737 | $23,476 |
| 2020 | $1,046,592 | $495,000 | $525,779 | $479,543 | 423 | — | $10,985 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jamf Nation Global Foundation reported a distributable amount of $18K 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
The foundation’s stated purpose is to help Jamf employees make a meaningful impact in their local communities. It supports organizations and causes that align with its values and with the geographical and interest-based communities where employees live and work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported five grants totaling $1,355,191. Grant amounts ranged from $5,738 to $976,054, with a median of $27,476. The largest grants were $976,054 to American Online Giving Foundation and $320,623 to The UK Online Giving Foundation. Each grant’s stated purpose was “to further the exempt purpose of the organization.” Other 2024 recipients included Charitable Giving ($27,476), The Trustee for the Australian Online Giving Foundation ($25,300), and Haus des Stiftens GmbH ($5,738).
The foundation’s programs include Directed Funding, which channels employee-directed financial and volunteer resources to organizations and causes aligned with the foundation’s communities. Its Employee Matching Gift program matches eligible employee donations 1:1, up to a combined annual limit of $4,000 per employee for matching gifts and volunteer rewards. The 10-10-10 program provides a donation of 10 times the total donated by participating Jamf employees, up to $10,000, when its participation requirements are met.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ben Michael as chair, Tim Hartzel as vice chair, and Elizabeth Foster as treasurer. Directors listed were Anna Christine Buehler, Kris Crinic, Danielle Marie Dries, Joshua Finlan, and Dean Hager. Marie Baratova and Stephanie Bruegger were listed as directors ending in May 2024.
The Jamf Nation Global Foundation is led by Ben Michael, Chair on every filing since 2022; none of the 14 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ben Michael
Chair
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carly Wirkus
Director
Director → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dean Hager
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kris Crinic
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Madeline Le Houerou
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marie Baratova
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sean Rabbitt
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anna Christine Buehler
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Marie Dries
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Bruegger
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashleigh Leitch
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Finlan
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Foster
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Hartzel
Vice Chair
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Josh Jagdfeld (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Kevin Walker (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Annie Halbert (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Cailin Kearns (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Elizabeth Lucas (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Patti Calomeni (2020–2022) — Sub Committee Chair
- Former: Rachel Ann Kjos Fjerstad (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: Stephanie Little (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Ola Chrusciel (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Todd Ebersviller (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Ann Marie Chrudimsky (2020) — Vice Chair
- Former: Chris Eames (2020) — Sub Committee Member
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 The Jamf Nation Global Foundation
How much does The Jamf Nation Global Foundation give each year?
The Jamf Nation Global Foundation gave $1.4M across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 5 grants.
What is The Jamf Nation Global Foundation's typical grant size?
The Jamf Nation Global Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $27,476, and its average grant was $271,038, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Jamf Nation Global Foundation give grants?
The Jamf Nation Global Foundation gives mostly in Delaware: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Who are The Jamf Nation Global Foundation's largest grantees?
The Jamf Nation Global Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include American Online Giving Foundation ($976,054), The UK Online Giving Foundation ($320,623) and Charitable Giving ($27,476), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Jamf Nation Global Foundation?
The Jamf Nation Global Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Jamf Nation Global Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to help Jamf employees make a meaningful impact in their local communities. It supports organizations and causes that align with its values and with the geographical and interest-based communities where employees live and work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jamf Nation Global Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Jamf Nation Global Foundation's EIN?
The Jamf Nation Global Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1591030. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Jamf Nation Global 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Jamf Nation Global Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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