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Ceres Foundation: 106 grants to organizations, $593,000 (tax year ended December 2025)

Ceres Foundation, a private foundation in Northfield, IL, paid 106 grants to organizations totaling $593,000 in its tax year ended December 2025, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on June 10, 2026. The largest was $30,000 to Daniel Murphy Scholarship Foundation in Chicago, IL for general support.

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EIN
363735653
Based in
Northfield, IL
Assets
$15,049,316
Grants paid
$593,000
Tax year ended
December 2025

Grants paid, tax year ended December 2025

From the Form 990-PF filed June 10, 2026, IRS object ID 202611619349100816. It reported $593,000 in grants paid; 106 grants to organizations are listed.

RecipientLocationPurposeCauseAmountSource
Daniel Murphy Scholarship FoundationChicago, ILGeneral support$30,000apps.irs.gov
Leadership InstituteArlington, VAGeneral supportPublic and societal benefit$30,000apps.irs.gov
Fire FDN for Indiv RTS in EdPhiladelphia, PAGeneral support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MIGeneral supportEducation$25,000apps.irs.gov
Ij Institute for JusticeArlington, VAGeneral support$25,000apps.irs.gov
CRC Cap Research CenterWashington, DCGeneral support$20,000apps.irs.gov
Mpi Moving Pix InstituteNew York, NYGeneral support$20,000apps.irs.gov
Stepping Stones MontessoriGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$20,000apps.irs.gov
Door County Land TrustSturgeon Bay, WIGeneral supportEnvironment$15,000apps.irs.gov
Orchard VillageSkokie, ILGeneral supportHuman services$15,000apps.irs.gov
Atl FoundationGolden, COGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Camp Highlands for Boys FoundationGainesville, FLGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Charlevoix County Community FoundationEast Jordan, MIGeneral supportPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Colorado Public RadioCentennial, COGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Federalist SocietyWashington, DCGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Hope House of ColoradoArvada, COGeneral supportHuman services$10,000apps.irs.gov
Philadelphia SocietyGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Rocky Mountain PBSDenver, COGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Russell Kirk CenterMecosta, MIGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Momco InternationalDenver, COGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Whittier Public Library FoundationWhittier, CAGeneral supportEducation$10,000apps.irs.gov
Tri-Lakes CaresMonument, COGeneral supportHuman services$10,000apps.irs.gov
Cirque Lodge FoundationOrem, UTGeneral supportEducation$8,000apps.irs.gov
Craig Hospital FoundationDenver, COGeneral support$7,000apps.irs.gov
Grand Canyon River Guides IncFlagstaff, AZGeneral supportEnvironment$7,000apps.irs.gov
Inside Out Youth ServicesColorado Springs, COGeneral supportYouth development$7,000apps.irs.gov
The PlaceColorado Springs, COGeneral supportHuman services$7,000apps.irs.gov
Field MuseumChicago, ILGeneral support$6,000apps.irs.gov
Habitat for Humanity-Rockbridge AreaLexington, VAGeneral support$6,000apps.irs.gov
National Multiple Sclerosis Society-Pacific South Coast ChapterLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$6,000apps.irs.gov
New MomsChicago, ILGeneral supportHuman services$6,000apps.irs.gov
Planned Parenthood of Illinois - Development DepartmentChicago, ILGeneral support$6,000apps.irs.gov
Tunnel To Towers FDNStaten Island, NYGeneral support$6,000apps.irs.gov
Charlevoix County Community FoundationEast Jordan, MIGeneral supportPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$5,000apps.irs.gov
Charlevoix County Community FoundationEast Jordan, MIGeneral supportPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$5,000apps.irs.gov
Chicago Public MediaChicago, ILGeneral supportArts, culture and humanities$5,000apps.irs.gov
Fitzgerald Griffin FDNVienna, VAGeneral supportArts, culture and humanities$5,000apps.irs.gov
Hope for the WarriorsSpringfield, VAGeneral supportPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$5,000apps.irs.gov
Little Traverse ConservancyHarbor Springs, MIGeneral supportEnvironment$5,000apps.irs.gov
Make-A-Wish Chicago ChapterChicago, ILGeneral support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Open Books LTDChicago, ILGeneral supportEducation$5,000apps.irs.gov
Ravinia Festival AssociationChicago, ILGeneral support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Silver Key Senior ServicesColorado Springs, COGeneral supportHuman services$5,000apps.irs.gov
The BoulevardChicago, ILGeneral support$5,000apps.irs.gov
W T T W - Channel 11Chicago, ILGeneral support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Whittier Meals On WheelsWhittier, CAGeneral supportFood, agriculture and nutrition$5,000apps.irs.gov
Yellow Dog Watershed PreserveBig Bay, MIGeneral supportEnvironment$5,000apps.irs.gov
Friends in DeedPasadena, CAGeneral support$4,000apps.irs.gov
Hamilton Wood Type & Printing MuseumTwo Rivers, WIGeneral supportArts, culture and humanities$4,000apps.irs.gov
Randolph CollegeLynchburg, VAGeneral supportEducation$4,000apps.irs.gov
Sandy Hook Promise FoundationNewton, CTGeneral supportCrime and legal-related$4,000apps.irs.gov
The Hap FoundationOakbrook Terrace, ILGeneral supportReligion-related$4,000apps.irs.gov
Undue Medical DebtBoston, MAGeneral support$4,000apps.irs.gov
Direct ReliefSanta Barbara, CAGeneral supportInternational, foreign affairs and national security$3,000apps.irs.gov
GlsenNew York, NYGeneral supportCivil rights, social action and advocacy$3,000apps.irs.gov
Higher Ground at Lake LouiseHolland, MIGeneral support$3,000apps.irs.gov
New Trier NeighborsWilmette, ILGeneral supportEducation$3,000apps.irs.gov
New Trier Township Angel FundWinnetka, ILGeneral supportCommunity improvement and capacity building$3,000apps.irs.gov
The Josselyn CenterNorthfield, ILGeneral support$3,000apps.irs.gov
Wings Program IncPalatine, ILGeneral supportHousing and shelter$3,000apps.irs.gov
FjcoRome, GAGeneral support$2,500apps.irs.gov
St Mary SchoolCharlevoix, MIGeneral support$2,500apps.irs.gov
St Mary of AssumptionCharlevoix, MIGeneral support$2,500apps.irs.gov
Acton InstituteGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$2,000apps.irs.gov
Charlevioix County Commuity FoundationCharlevoix, MIBelvedere scholarship fund$2,000apps.irs.gov
Charlevoix County Community FoundationEast Jordan, MIGeneral supportPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$2,000apps.irs.gov
Christadelphian Bible Mission of the AmericasSimi Valley, CAGeneral supportReligion-related$2,000apps.irs.gov
Clearwater Camp FoundationMinocqua, WIGeneral supportRecreation and sports$2,000apps.irs.gov
Community Food Pantry (CVX)Charlevoix, MIGeneral support$2,000apps.irs.gov
Freedom Service DogsEnglewood, COGeneral supportHuman services$2,000apps.irs.gov
Nature Conservancy - Illinois ChapterChicago, ILGeneral support$2,000apps.irs.gov
Pih FoundationWhittier, CAGeneral support$2,000apps.irs.gov
Search Dog FoundationSanta Paula, CAGeneral support$2,000apps.irs.gov
The Stephenson Institute for Classical LiberalismCrawfordsville, INGeneral support$2,000apps.irs.gov
Union League Boys and Girls Clubs - CampChicago, ILGeneral support$2,000apps.irs.gov
Little Traverse ConservancyHarbor Springs, MIGeneral supportEnvironment$1,500apps.irs.gov
St Michael High SchoolPetoskey, MIGeneral support$1,500apps.irs.gov
Union League Boys and Girls ClubChicago, ILGeneral support$1,500apps.irs.gov
100 Club of IllinoisChicago, ILGeneral support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Aagpbl-PaHowell, MIGeneral support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Charlevoix Alano ClubCharlevoix, MIGeneral support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Charlevoix Area PoolCharlevoix, MIGeneral support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Chicago Botanic GardenGlencoe, ILGeneral support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Citizens for A Safe and Clean SuperiorMarquette, MIGeneral support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Clearwater Camp FoundationMinocqua, WIGeneral supportRecreation and sports$1,000apps.irs.gov
Clearwater Camp FoundationMinocqua, WIGeneral supportRecreation and sports$1,000apps.irs.gov
FeeAtlanta, GAGeneral support$1,000apps.irs.gov
German American School AssociationWhittier, CAGeneral support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Harbor Springs Ram BoosterHarbor Springs, MIGirls tennis$1,000apps.irs.gov
IsiWilmington, DEGeneral support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Kenilworth Union ChurchKenilworth, ILGeneral supportReligion-related$1,000apps.irs.gov
Lincoln Legal FoundationChicago, ILGeneral support$1,000apps.irs.gov
North Shore Senior CenterNorthfield, ILGeneral supportHuman services$1,000apps.irs.gov
Open the BooksThe Villages, FLGeneral support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Pflag Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Whittier Public Library FoundationWhittier, CAGeneral supportEducation$1,000apps.irs.gov
Traverse City PhilharmonicTraverse City, MIGeneral support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Whittier Historical SocietyWhittier, CAGeneral supportArts, culture and humanities$1,000apps.irs.gov
World Central Kitchen IncWashington, DCGeneral supportInternational, foreign affairs and national security$1,000apps.irs.gov
Youth & Opportunity UnitedEvanston, ILGeneral support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Charlevoix Historical SocietyCharlevoix, MIGeneral support$500apps.irs.gov
Charlevoix Rod and Gun ClubCharlevoix, MIGeneral support$500apps.irs.gov
Illinois Policy InstituteChicago, ILGeneral supportPublic and societal benefit$500apps.irs.gov
Keep Charlevoix BeautifulCharlevoix, MIGeneral support$500apps.irs.gov
Little Traverse ConservancyHarbor Springs, MIGeneral supportEnvironment$500apps.irs.gov
My Block My Hood My City (role Model Movement Inc NFP)Chicago, ILGeneral support$500apps.irs.gov

Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024

From the Form 990-PF filed April 21, 2025, IRS object ID 202511119349100346. It reported $551,000 in grants paid; 101 grants to organizations are listed.

RecipientLocationPurposeCauseAmountSource
Daniel Murphy Scholarship FoundationChicago, ILGeneral support$30,000apps.irs.gov
Leadership InstituteArlington, VAGeneral supportPublic and societal benefit$27,000apps.irs.gov
Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MIGeneral supportEducation$25,000apps.irs.gov
Simon FoundationEvanston, ILGeneral support$25,000apps.irs.gov
FirePhiladelphia, PAGeneral support$20,000apps.irs.gov
Institute for JusticeArlington, VAGeneral supportCivil rights, social action and advocacy$20,000apps.irs.gov
The Whittier Public Library FoundationWhittier, CAGeneral supportEducation$20,000apps.irs.gov
Moving Pix InstituteNew York, NYGeneral support$18,000apps.irs.gov
Cap Reseasrch CenterWashington, DCGeneral support$15,000apps.irs.gov
Orchard VillageSkokie, ILGeneral supportHuman services$15,000apps.irs.gov
IsiWilmington, DEGeneral support$12,000apps.irs.gov
Atl FoundationGolden, COGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Charlevoix County Community FoundationEast Jordan, MIGeneral supportPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Charlevoix County Community FoundationEast Jordan, MIGeneral supportPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Door County Land TrustSturgeon Bay, WIBat barn at three springs nature preserveEnvironment$10,000apps.irs.gov
Federalist SocietyWashington, DCGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Hope House of ColoradoArvada, COMc programsHuman services$10,000apps.irs.gov
Stepping Stones MontessoriGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Momco InternationalDenver, COGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Camp Highlands for Boys FoundationGainesville, FLCamper scholarship fund$8,000apps.irs.gov
Philadelphia SocietyGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$8,000apps.irs.gov
Tri-Lakes CaresMonument, COGeneral supportHuman services$8,000apps.irs.gov
Craig Hospital FoundationEnglewood, CONrn program scholarshipsHealth care$7,000apps.irs.gov
Grand Canyon River Guides IncFlagstaff, AZGeneral supportEnvironment$7,000apps.irs.gov
Silver Key Senior ServicesColorado Springs, COTri-lakes meals on wheelsHuman services$7,000apps.irs.gov
The PlaceColorado Springs, COGeneral supportHuman services$7,000apps.irs.gov
Charlevoix County Community FoundationChicago, ILGeneral support$6,000apps.irs.gov
Colorado Public RadioCentennial, COKrcc colorado springs$6,000apps.irs.gov
Habitat for Humanity-Rockbridge AreaLexington, VAGeneral support$6,000apps.irs.gov
Inside Out Youth ServicesColorado Springs, COGeneral supportYouth development$6,000apps.irs.gov
National Multiple Sclerosis Society-Pacific South Coast ChapterLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$6,000apps.irs.gov
Planned Parenthood of Illinois - Development DepartmentChicago, ILGeneral support$6,000apps.irs.gov
Rocky Mountain PBSDenver, COGeneral support$6,000apps.irs.gov
Russell Kirk CenterMecosta, MIGeneral support$6,000apps.irs.gov
Cirque Lodge FoundationOrem, UTGeneral supportEducation$5,000apps.irs.gov
Clearwater Camp FoundationMinocqua, WIGeneral supportRecreation and sports$5,000apps.irs.gov
Direct ReliefSanta Barbara, CAGeneral supportInternational, foreign affairs and national security$5,000apps.irs.gov
Hope for the WarriorsSpringfield, VAGeneral supportPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$5,000apps.irs.gov
Ravinia Festival AssociationChicago, ILGeneral support$5,000apps.irs.gov
The BoulevardChicago, ILGeneral support$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Hap FoundationOakbrook Terrace, ILGeneral supportReligion-related$5,000apps.irs.gov
Youth & Opportunity UnitedEvanston, ILUrban organic garden and stem program$5,000apps.irs.gov
Clearwater Camp FoundationMinocqua, WIGeneral supportRecreation and sports$4,000apps.irs.gov
Clearwater Camp FoundationMinocqua, WIGeneral supportRecreation and sports$4,000apps.irs.gov
New MomsChicago, ILGeneral supportHuman services$4,000apps.irs.gov
Randolph CollegeLynchburg, VAGeneral supportEducation$4,000apps.irs.gov
Open Books LTDChicago, ILGeneral supportEducation$3,500apps.irs.gov
Aagpbl-PaHowell, MIGeneral support$3,000apps.irs.gov
Chicago Public MediaChicago, ILGeneral supportArts, culture and humanities$3,000apps.irs.gov
Fitzgerald Griffin FDNVienna, VAGeneral supportArts, culture and humanities$3,000apps.irs.gov
Hamilton Wood Type & Printing MuseumTwo Rivers, WIGeneral supportArts, culture and humanities$3,000apps.irs.gov
New Trier NeighborsWilmette, ILGeneral supportEducation$3,000apps.irs.gov
New Trier Township Angel FundWinnetka, ILGeneral supportCommunity improvement and capacity building$3,000apps.irs.gov
Pih FoundationWhittier, CAGeneral support$3,000apps.irs.gov
The Josselyn CenterNorthfield, ILGeneral support$3,000apps.irs.gov
W T T W - Channel 11Chicago, ILGeneral support$3,000apps.irs.gov
Yellow Dog Watershed PreserveBig Bay, MIGeneral supportEnvironment$3,000apps.irs.gov
FjcoRome, GAGeneral support$2,500apps.irs.gov
Higher Ground at Lake LouiseHolland, MIGeneral support$2,500apps.irs.gov
St Mary ParishCharlevoix, MIGeneral support$2,500apps.irs.gov
Belvedere Scholarship FundCharlevoix, MIGeneral support$2,000apps.irs.gov
Christadelphian Bible Mission of the AmericasSimi Valley, CAGeneral supportReligion-related$2,000apps.irs.gov
GlsenNew York, NYGeneral supportCivil rights, social action and advocacy$2,000apps.irs.gov
Higher Ground at Lake LouiseHolland, MIGeneral support$2,000apps.irs.gov
Little Traverse ConservancyHarbor Springs, MIGeneral supportEnvironment$2,000apps.irs.gov
Make A Wish Chicago ChapterChicago, ILGeneral support$2,000apps.irs.gov
Nature Conservancy - Illinois ChapterChicago, ILGeneral support$2,000apps.irs.gov
Open the BooksThe Villages, FLGeneral support$2,000apps.irs.gov
Search Dog FoundationSanta Paula, CAGeneral support$2,000apps.irs.gov
Wings Program IncPalatine, ILGeneral supportHousing and shelter$2,000apps.irs.gov
100 Club of IllinoisChicago, ILGeneral support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Acton InstituteGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, ILGeneral support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Chicago Botanic GardenGlencoe, ILGeneral support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Clearwater Camp FoundationMinocqua, WIGeneral supportRecreation and sports$1,000apps.irs.gov
Cvoix Alano ClubCharlevoix, MIGeneral support$1,000apps.irs.gov
FeeAtlanta, GAGeneral support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Good Samaritan Family ServicesElsworth, MIMoms & tots playgroundHuman services$1,000apps.irs.gov
Imaginative ConservativeHouston, TXGeneral support$1,000apps.irs.gov
International Org for the FamilyRockford, ILGeneral support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Kenilworth Union ChurchKenilworth, ILFor benevolence agenciesReligion-related$1,000apps.irs.gov
Lincoln Legal FoundationChicago, ILGeneral support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Little Traverse ConservancyHarbor Springs, MIGeneral supportEnvironment$1,000apps.irs.gov
North Shore Senior CenterNorthfield, ILGeneral supportHuman services$1,000apps.irs.gov
Pih FoundationWhittier, CAGeneral support$1,000apps.irs.gov
St Michael High SchoolPetoskey, MIGeneral support$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Asher HouseSalem, ORGeneral supportAnimal-related$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Stephenson Institute for Classical LiberalismCrawfordsville, INGeneral support$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Trevor ProjectWest Hollywood, CAGeneral supportCivil rights, social action and advocacy$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Whittier Public Library FoundationWhittier, CAGeneral supportEducation$1,000apps.irs.gov
Union League Boys and Girls Clubs - CampChicago, ILGeneral support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Whittier Historical SocietyWhittier, CAChildren & family programsArts, culture and humanities$1,000apps.irs.gov
World Central Kitchen IncWashington, DCGeneral supportInternational, foreign affairs and national security$1,000apps.irs.gov
Charlevoix Area PoolCharlevoix, MIGeneral support$500apps.irs.gov
Charlevoix Circle of the ArtsCharlevoix, MIGeneral supportArts, culture and humanities$500apps.irs.gov
Charlevoix Historical SocietyCharlevoix, MIGeneral support$500apps.irs.gov
Clearwater Camp FoundationMinocqua, WIGeneral supportRecreation and sports$500apps.irs.gov
Ill Policy InstituteChicago, ILGeneral support$500apps.irs.gov
Little Traverse ConservancyHarbor Springs, MIGeneral supportEnvironment$500apps.irs.gov
New Song Community ChurchOceanside, CAGeneral support$500apps.irs.gov
The Momco of Georgetown KyGeorgetown, KYGeneral support$500apps.irs.gov

Causes funded

From grants whose recipient has a cause.

States funded

Recipient stateGranted
Illinois$260,500
Michigan$215,000
Colorado$165,000
Virginia$140,000
California$80,500
District of Columbia$57,000
Wisconsin$50,500
New York$49,000

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