Grants paid in 2025
Top 40 of 106 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship FoundationChicago, IL | General support | $30K |
| Leadership InstituteArlington, VA | General support | $30K |
| Fire Fdn for Indiv Rts in EdPhiladelphia, PA | General support | $25K |
| Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MI | General support | $25K |
| Ij Institute for JusticeArlington, VA | General support | $25K |
| Crc Cap Research CenterWashington, DC | General support | $20K |
| Mpi Moving Pix InstituteNew York, NY | General support | $20K |
| Stepping Stones MontessoriGrand Rapids, MI | General support | $20K |
| Door County Land TrustSturgeon Bay, WI | General support | $15K |
| Orchard VillageSkokie, IL | General support | $15K |
| Atl FoundationGolden, CO | General support | $10K |
| Camp Highlands for Boys FoundationGainesville, FL | General support | $10K |
| Charlevoix County Community FoundationEast Jordan, MI | General support | $10K |
| Colorado Public RadioCentennial, CO | General support | $10K |
| Federalist SocietyWashington, DC | General support | $10K |
| Hope House of ColoradoArvada, CO | General support | $10K |
| Philadelphia SocietyGrand Rapids, MI | General support | $10K |
| Rocky Mountain PBSDenver, CO | General support | $10K |
| Russell Kirk CenterMecosta, MI | General support | $10K |
| The Momco InternationalDenver, CO | General support | $10K |
| The Whittier Public Library FoundationWhittier, CA | General support | $10K |
| Tri-Lakes CaresMonument, CO | General support | $10K |
| Cirque Lodge FoundationOrem, UT | General support | $8,000 |
| Craig Hospital FoundationDenver, CO | General support | $7,000 |
| Grand Canyon River Guides IncFlagstaff, AZ | General support | $7,000 |
| Inside Out Youth ServicesColorado Springs, CO | General support | $7,000 |
| The PlaceColorado Springs, CO | General support | $7,000 |
| Field MuseumChicago, IL | General support | $6,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity-Rockbridge AreaLexington, VA | General support | $6,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society-Pacific South Coast ChapterLos Angeles, CA | General support | $6,000 |
| New MomsChicago, IL | General support | $6,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Illinois - Development DepartmentChicago, IL | General support | $6,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers FdnStaten Island, NY | General support | $6,000 |
| Charlevoix County Community FoundationEast Jordan, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| Charlevoix County Community FoundationEast Jordan, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| Chicago Public MediaChicago, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Fitzgerald Griffin FdnVienna, VA | General support | $5,000 |
| Hope for the WarriorsSpringfield, VA | General support | $5,000 |
| Little Traverse ConservancyHarbor Springs, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Chicago ChapterChicago, IL | General support | $5,000 |
By state: Michigan 28 · Illinois 27 · Colorado 11 · Virginia 6 · California 12 · District of Columbia 3
About this foundation
Ceres Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Northfield, Illinois, administered in care of Burton W Hales Jr, tax-exempt since 1991. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Ceres Foundation 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 Ceres Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $593K across 106 grants, a median of $3,500.
Where does Ceres Foundation give?
Michigan (28 grants), Illinois (27 grants), Colorado (11 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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