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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 36-3735653

Ceres Foundation

A private foundation in Northfield, IL. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 106 grants and $593,000 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $593,000

    Grants listed
    106
    Assets, end of year
    $5,655,842

  • Tax year 2024

    $551,000

    Grants listed
    101
    Assets, end of year
    $4,586,781

  • Tax year 2023

    $540,000

    Grants listed
    101
    Assets, end of year
    $3,364,965

  • Tax year 2022

    $600,000

    Grants listed
    94
    Assets, end of year
    $3,444,041

  • Tax year 2021

    $462,006

    Grants listed
    92
    Assets, end of year
    $3,887,662

  • Tax year 2020

    $428,500

    Grants listed
    87
    Assets, end of year
    $3,208,477

  • Tax year 2019

    $402,000

    Grants listed
    96
    Assets, end of year
    $3,290,223

  • Tax year 2018

    $352,500

    Grants listed
    110
    Assets, end of year
    $3,328,109

Grants paid in 2025

106 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Daniel Murphy Scholarship FoundationChicago, IL

    General support

    $30,000
  2. Leadership InstituteArlington, VA

    General support

    $30,000
  3. Fire FDN for Indiv RTS in EdPhiladelphia, PA

    General support

    $25,000
  4. Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MI

    General support

    $25,000
  5. Ij Institute for JusticeArlington, VA

    General support

    $25,000
  6. CRC Cap Research CenterWashington, DC

    General support

    $20,000
  7. Mpi Moving Pix InstituteNew York, NY

    General support

    $20,000
  8. Stepping Stones MontessoriGrand Rapids, MI

    General support

    $20,000
  9. Door County Land TrustSturgeon Bay, WI

    General support

    $15,000
  10. Orchard VillageSkokie, IL

    General support

    $15,000
  11. Atl FoundationGolden, CO

    General support

    $10,000
  12. Camp Highlands for Boys FoundationGainesville, FL

    General support

    $10,000
  13. Charlevoix County Community FoundationEast Jordan, MI

    General support

    $10,000
  14. Colorado Public RadioCentennial, CO

    General support

    $10,000
  15. Federalist SocietyWashington, DC

    General support

    $10,000
  16. Hope House of ColoradoArvada, CO

    General support

    $10,000
  17. Philadelphia SocietyGrand Rapids, MI

    General support

    $10,000
  18. Rocky Mountain PBSDenver, CO

    General support

    $10,000
  19. Russell Kirk CenterMecosta, MI

    General support

    $10,000
  20. The Momco InternationalDenver, CO

    General support

    $10,000
  21. The Whittier Public Library FoundationWhittier, CA

    General support

    $10,000
  22. Tri-Lakes CaresMonument, CO

    General support

    $10,000
  23. Cirque Lodge FoundationOrem, UT

    General support

    $8,000
  24. Craig Hospital FoundationDenver, CO

    General support

    $7,000
  25. Grand Canyon River Guides IncFlagstaff, AZ

    General support

    $7,000
  26. Inside Out Youth ServicesColorado SPGS, CO

    General support

    $7,000
  27. The PlaceColorado SPGS, CO

    General support

    $7,000
  28. Field MuseumChicago, IL

    General support

    $6,000
  29. Habitat for Humanity-Rockbridge AreaLexington, VA

    General support

    $6,000
  30. National Multiple Sclerosis Society-Pacific South Coast ChapterLos Angeles, CA

    General support

    $6,000
  31. New MomsChicago, IL

    General support

    $6,000
  32. Planned Parenthood of Illinois - Development DepartmentChicago, IL

    General support

    $6,000
  33. Tunnel to Towers FDNStaten Island, NY

    General support

    $6,000
  34. Charlevoix County Community FoundationEast Jordan, MI

    General support

    $5,000
  35. Charlevoix County Community FoundationEast Jordan, MI

    General support

    $5,000
  36. Chicago Public MediaChicago, IL

    General support

    $5,000
  37. Fitzgerald Griffin FDNVienna, VA

    General support

    $5,000
  38. Hope for the WarriorsSpringfield, VA

    General support

    $5,000
  39. Little Traverse ConservancyHarbor Springs, MI

    General support

    $5,000
  40. Make-A-Wish Chicago ChapterChicago, IL

    General support

    $5,000
  41. Open Books LTDChicago, IL

    General support

    $5,000
  42. Ravinia Festival AssociationChicago, IL

    General support

    $5,000
  43. Silver Key Senior ServicesColorado SPGS, CO

    General support

    $5,000
  44. The BoulevardChicago, IL

    General support

    $5,000
  45. W T T W - Channel 11Chicago, IL

    General support

    $5,000
  46. Whittier Meals on WheelsWhittier, CA

    General support

    $5,000
  47. Yellow Dog Watershed PreserveBig Bay, MI

    General support

    $5,000
  48. Friends in DeedPasadena, CA

    General support

    $4,000
  49. Hamilton Wood Type & Printing MuseumTwo Rivers, WI

    General support

    $4,000
  50. Randolph CollegeLynchburg, VA

    General support

    $4,000
  51. Sandy Hook Promise FoundationNewtown, CT

    General support

    $4,000
  52. The Hap FoundationOakbrook Ter, IL

    General support

    $4,000
  53. Undue Medical DebtLong Island City, NY

    General support

    $4,000
  54. Direct ReliefSanta Barbara, CA

    General support

    $3,000
  55. GlsenNew York, NY

    General support

    $3,000
  56. Higher Ground at Lake LouiseHolland, MI

    General support

    $3,000
  57. New Trier NeighborsWilmette, IL

    General support

    $3,000
  58. New Trier Township Angel FundWinnetka, IL

    General support

    $3,000
  59. The Josselyn CenterNorthfield, IL

    General support

    $3,000
  60. Wings Program IncPalatine, IL

    General support

    $3,000
  61. FjcoRome, GA

    General support

    $2,500
  62. St Mary of AssumptionCharlevoix, MI

    General support

    $2,500
  63. St Mary SchoolCharlevoix, MI

    General support

    $2,500
  64. Acton InstituteGrand Rapids, MI

    General support

    $2,000
  65. Charlevioix County Commuity FoundationCharlevoix, MI

    Belvedere scholarship fund

    $2,000
  66. Charlevoix County Community FoundationEast Jordan, MI

    General support

    $2,000
  67. Christadelphian Bible Mission of the AmericasSimi Valley, CA

    General support

    $2,000
  68. Clearwater Camp FoundationMinocqua, WI

    General support

    $2,000
  69. Community Food Pantry (CVX)Charlevoix, MI

    General support

    $2,000
  70. Freedom Service DogsEnglewood, CO

    General support

    $2,000
  71. Nature Conservancy - Illinois ChapterChicago, IL

    General support

    $2,000
  72. Pih FoundationWhittier, CA

    General support

    $2,000
  73. Search Dog FoundationSanta Paula, CA

    General support

    $2,000
  74. The Stephenson Institute for Classical LiberalismCrawfordsville, IN

    General support

    $2,000
  75. Union League Boys and Girls Clubs - CampChicago, IL

    General support

    $2,000
  76. Little Traverse ConservancyHarbor Springs, MI

    General support

    $1,500
  77. St Michael High SchoolPetoskey, MI

    General support

    $1,500
  78. Union League Boys and Girls ClubChicago, IL

    General support

    $1,500
  79. 100 Club of IllinoisChicago, IL

    General support

    $1,000
  80. Aagpbl-PaHowell, MI

    General support

    $1,000
  81. Charlevoix Area PoolCharlevoix, MI

    General support

    $1,000
  82. Chicago Botanic GardenGlencoe, IL

    General support

    $1,000
  83. Citizens for A Safe and Clean SuperiorMarquette, MI

    General support

    $1,000
  84. Clearwater Camp FoundationMinocqua, WI

    General support

    $1,000
  85. Clearwater Camp FoundationMinocqua, WI

    General support

    $1,000
  86. Charlevoix Alano ClubCharlevoix, MI

    General support

    $1,000
  87. FeeAtlanta, GA

    General support

    $1,000
  88. German American School AssociationWhittier, CA

    General support

    $1,000
  89. Harbor Springs Ram BoosterHarbor Springs, MI

    Girls tennis

    $1,000
  90. IsiWilmington, DE

    General support

    $1,000
  91. Kenilworth Union ChurchKenilworth, IL

    General support

    $1,000
  92. Lincoln Legal FoundationChicago, IL

    General support

    $1,000
  93. North Shore Senior CenterNorthfield, IL

    General support

    $1,000
  94. Open the BooksThe Villages, FL

    General support

    $1,000
  95. Pflag Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

    General support

    $1,000
  96. The Whittier Public Library FoundationWhittier, CA

    General support

    $1,000
  97. Traverse City PhilharmonicTraverse City, MI

    General support

    $1,000
  98. Whittier Historical SocietyWhittier, CA

    General support

    $1,000
  99. World Central Kitchen IncWashington, DC

    General support

    $1,000
  100. Youth & Opportunity UnitedEvanston, IL

    General support

    $1,000
  101. Charlevoix Historical SocietyCharlevoix, MI

    General support

    $500
  102. Charlevoix Rod and Gun ClubCharlevoix, MI

    General support

    $500
  103. Illinois Policy InstituteChicago, IL

    General support

    $500
  104. Keep Charlevoix BeautifulCharlevoix, MI

    General support

    $500
  105. Little Traverse ConservancyHarbor Springs, MI

    General support

    $500
  106. My Block My Hood My City (role Model Movement Inc NFP)Chicago, IL

    General support

    $500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education8 grants $66,00024% of the total
  2. Human services9 grants $60,00022% of the total
  3. Public affairs2 grants $30,50011% of the total
  4. Environment4 grants $28,00010% of the total
  5. Philanthropy and grantmaking5 grants $27,00010% of the total
  6. Arts and culture4 grants $20,0007% of the total
  7. 9 other causes15 grants $42,00015% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Michigan28 grants $122,000
  2. Illinois27 grants $121,500
  3. Colorado11 grants $88,000
  4. Virginia6 grants $75,000
  5. California12 grants $38,000
  6. District of Columbia3 grants $31,000
  7. New York3 grants $29,000
  8. Pennsylvania1 grant $25,000
  9. Wisconsin5 grants $23,000
  10. Florida2 grants $11,000

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Florence H TestaPRESIDENT Hours 0.02Pay $0
  • Daniel RJ HalesVICE PRESIDENT Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Mark H PattersonSECRETARY Hours 0.02Pay $0
  • Marion H ChardoulTREASURER Hours 0.02Pay $0

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