Private foundation · EIN 22-3692117 · Palm Beach, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Cesatam Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 19 grants paid, $925K total, median $20K. 32% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
19
$925K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in FL
32%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.2M

Grants paid in 2025

19 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Seventh Day Adventist ChurchSilver Springs, MDGeneral$265K
Mayo ClinicRochester, MNGeneral$150K
The Steps FoundationSan Diego, CAGeneral$150K
Sacred Heart Parish SchoolJacksonville, FLGeneral$50K
The Palm Beach Police Fire FoundatiPalm Beach, FLGeneral$50K
Order of St Benedict Nj Delbarton SMorristown, NJGeneral$48K
Innate Healthcare IncScottsdale, AZGeneral$32K
Seal Future Foundation IncNew York, NYGeneral$30K
Shenandoah Valley AcademyNew Market, VAGeneral$24K
C4 Foundation IncCheektowaga, NYGeneral$20K
Metropolitan Opera Association IncNew York, NYGeneral$20K
Mission at Natuvu CreekCorona del Mar, CAGeneral$20K
Father Pablos Mission HelpersAnn Arbor, MIGeneral$15K
15 and the Mahomies FoundationLas Vegas, NVGeneral$15K
St Ann Catholic SchoolWest Palm Beach, FLGeneral$11K
Palm Beach Civic Association IncPalm Beach, FLGeneral$11K
Summit Area YMCASummit, NJGeneral$5,400
Lar Do Caminho USAKey Biscayne, FLGeneral$5,000
Okeechobee Youth Livestock Show IncOkeechobee, FLGeneral$4,000

By state: Maryland 1 · California 2 · Minnesota 1 · Florida 6 · New York 3 · New Jersey 2

About this foundation

Cesatam Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Palm Beach, Florida, administered in care of Mr Raul Cesan, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Cesatam Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Cesatam Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $925K across 19 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Cesatam Foundation Inc give?

Maryland (1 grants), California (2 grants), Minnesota (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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