The Ceres Foundation Inc
EIN 912170962 Private FoundationTotal Given 2020–2024
$36.8M
250 grants · $7.4M avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$75K
typical mid grants · $50K–$110K
grant size
62%
deep partner · 56/90 multi-year
repeat
$193.5M
Assets (2024)
90
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No. Preselected Only
Contact Person
AMANDA NORTHROP
Phone
(401) 368-5675
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
ONLINE APPLICATION WHICH CAN BE FOUND AT HTTPS://WWW.CERESGIVING.ORG/PAGE/APPLY.
Restrictions
WE INVEST IN STRONG LEADERS AND SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS THAT RANGE FROM SMALL GRASSROOTS EFFORTS TO MORE ESTABLISHED PROGRAMS. OUR GRANTEES ARE ALL UNITED IN THEIR PASSION TO CREATE LONG-TERM POSITIVE CHANGE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. CERES FUNDS A MIX OF INNOVATIVE AND PROVEN MODELS, BUT ALL ORGANIZATIONS MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE OR HAVE A PLAN TO DEMONSTRATE MEASURABLE OUTCOMES. WE FUND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN LA + ORANGE COUNTY, CA, WASHINGTON, DC, AND WESTERN, MA FOCUSED ON ADVANCING EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES FOR DISADVANTAGED YOUTH THROUGH COLLEGE ACCESS & SUCCESS, CAREER PATHWAYS, AND FAMILY STRENGTHENING PROGRAMS. GRANTEES MUST BE 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE ALSO DESCRIBED IN IRS SECTION 509(A)(1), 509(A)(2) OR (IN CERTAIN CASES) 509(A)(3).
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $1.7M | $43.2M | $13.1M | 23 |
| 2021 | $2.9M | $123.0M | $84.2M | 27 |
| 2022 | $5.7M | $171.1M | $68.1M | 48 |
| 2023 | $13.6M | $180.6M | $6.7M | 76 |
| 2024 | $13.0M | $193.5M | $5.3M | 76 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 250 grants on record
Minimum
$3K
25th Pctl
$50K
Median
$75K
Average
$147K
75th Pctl
$110K
Maximum
$5.0M
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (250 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrive Scholars | Boston, MA | $5,000,000 | SUPPORT FOR GROWTH CAMPAIGN | 2023 |
| Thrive Scholars | LOS Angeles, CA | $3,000,000 | SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF THE THRIVE SCHOLARS' LOS ANGELES AND BOSTON PROGRAMS | 2024 |
| Thrive Scholars | Boston, MA | $2,000,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE THRIVE SCHOLARS' LOS ANGELES AND BOSTON PROGRAMS | 2023 |
| Thrive Scholars | LOS Angeles, CA | $2,000,000 | SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF THE THRIVE SCHOLARS' LOS ANGELES AND BOSTON PROGRAMS | 2024 |
| Community Adolescent Resources and Education Center Inc | Holyoke, MA | $750,000 | SUPPORT AND EXPAND THE BARD MICROCOLLEGE PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME WOMEN | 2021 |
| Schoolhouse Connection Inc | Washington, DC | $565,000 | SUPPORT THE YOUTH LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR YOUTH HAVING EXPERIENCED HOMELESSNESS | 2024 |
| Community Adolescent Resources and Education Center Inc | Holyoke, MA | $500,000 | SUPPORT AND EXPAND THE BARD MICROCOLLEGE PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME WOMEN | 2022 |
| California Community Foundation | LOS Angeles, CA | $450,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | $400,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Stem Advantage | Huntington Beach, CA | $400,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Future Link Inc | Rockville, MD | $400,000 | SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF PROGRAMMATIC MODEL | 2023 |
| Friendship Shelter Inc | Laguna Beach, CA | $360,000 | SUPPORT THE HOME FOR GOOD INITIATIVE AND HENDERSON HOUSE PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM | 2024 |
| Community Adolescent Resources and Education Center Inc | Holyoke, MA | $300,000 | SUPPORT AND EXPAND THE BARD MICROCOLLEGE PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME WOMEN | 2021 |
| Capital Partners for Education | Washington, DC | $300,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Massachusetts Alliance for Early College | Weston, MA | $300,000 | SUPPORT THE ROLLOUT OF ITS STRATEGIC PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS WITH ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY EARLY... | 2024 |
| Schoolhouse Connection Inc | Washington, DC | $275,000 | SUPPORT THE YOUTH LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR YOUTH HAVING EXPERIENCED HOMELESSNESS | 2024 |
| Community Adolescent Resources and Education Center Inc | Holyoke, MA | $250,000 | SUPPORT AND EXPAND THE BARD MICROCOLLEGE PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME WOMEN | 2022 |
| Community Adolescent Resources and Education Center Inc | Holyoke, MA | $250,000 | SUPPORT AND EXPAND THE BARD MICROCOLLEGE PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME WOMEN | 2023 |
| Community Adolescent Resources and Education Center Inc | Holyoke, MA | $250,000 | SUPPORT AND EXPAND THE BARD MICROCOLLEGE PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME WOMEN | 2023 |
| Community Adolescent Resources and Education Center Inc | Holyoke, MA | $250,000 | SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF THE BARD MICROCOLLEGE PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME WOMEN | 2024 |
| College Bound Inc | Washington, DC | $225,000 | SUPPORT ROLLOUT OF STRATEGIC GROWTH PLAN TO SERVE 500+ STUDENTS ANNUALY BY 2027 | 2023 |
| New Village Charter School Inc | LOS Angeles, CA | $225,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND CREATION OF A NEW STUDENT RECRUITMENT POSITION, TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY EDUCATIONAL... | 2024 |
| Thrive Scholars | Boston, MA | $200,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2020 |
| Thrive Scholars | Boston, MA | $200,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE THRIVE SCHOLARS' LOS ANGELES AND BOSTON PROGRAMS | 2021 |
| Thrive Scholars | Boston, MA | $200,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE THRIVE SCHOLARS' LOS ANGELES AND BOSTON PROGRAMS | 2022 |
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