THE CERES FOUNDATION INC
https://HTTPS://WWW.CERESGIVING.ORG
$193.5M
Total Assets (2024)
$13.0M
Total Giving (2024)
200
Grants on File (2020–2024)
$171K
Avg Grant Size
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
AMANDA L NORTHROP
Phone
4013685675
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
ONLINE APPLICATION, WHICH CAN BE FOUND AT HTTPS://WWW.CERESGIVING.ORG/PAGE/APPLICATION-PROCESS
Restrictions
WE INVEST IN STRONG LEADERS AND SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS THAT RANGE FROM SMALL GRASSROOTS EFFORTS TO MORE ESTABLISHED PROGRAMS. OUR GRANTEES ARE UNITED IN THEIR PASSION TO CREATE LONG-TERM POSITIVE CHANGE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. WE FUND A MIX OF INNOVATIVE AND PROVEN MODELS, BUT ALL GRANTEES MUST DEMONSTRATE OR HAVE A PLAN TO DEMONSTRATE MEASURABLE OUTCOMES. WE FUND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN LOS ANGELES + 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 UNDER IRC SEC 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 | N/A | $43.2M | $13.1M | N/A |
| 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 200 grants on record
Minimum
$5K
25th Pctl
$50K
Median
$75K
Average
$161K
75th Pctl
$125K
Maximum
$5.0M
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| DANIEL C MILDER | PRESIDENT | — |
| DONALD B MILDER | TREASURER | — |
| TERRI L MILDER | SECRETARY | — |
| EMILY B MILDER | DIRECTOR | — |
| RYAN F BRADLEY | DIRECTOR | — |
| ZACHARY D MILDER | DIRECTOR | — |
Grants Awarded (200 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | LOS ANGELES, CA | $2,000,000 | 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 |
| 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 |
| FUTURE LINK INC | ROCKVILLE, MD | $400,000 | SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF PROGRAMMATIC MODEL | 2023 |
| STEM ADVANTAGE | HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA | $400,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | NEWPORT BEACH, CA | $400,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| FRIENDSHIP SHELTER INC | LAGUNA BEACH, CA | $360,000 | SUPPORT THE HOME FOR GOOD INITIATIVE AND HENDERSON HOUSE PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM | 2024 |
| 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 THE EXPANSION OF THE BARD MICROCOLLEGE PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME WOMEN | 2024 |
| 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 AND EXPAND THE BARD MICROCOLLEGE PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME WOMEN | 2022 |
| 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 |
| FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN INC | LOS ANGELES, CA | $200,000 | SUPPORT LOS ANGELES COUNTY EXPANSION | 2023 |
| THRIVE SCHOLARS | BOSTON, MA | $200,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE THRIVE SCHOLARS' LOS ANGELES AND BOSTON PROGRAMS | 2022 |
| STEM ADVANTAGE | HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA | $200,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| FUTURE LINK INC | ROCKVILLE, MD | $200,000 | SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF PROGRAMMATIC MODEL TO EXPAND CAREER COACHING, INTERNSHIP, AND MENTORING | 2024 |
| LIFT INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $200,000 | SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF FINANCIAL COACHING MODEL FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN LOS ANGELES AND WASHINGTON D.C. | 2024 |