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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 71-0935903

Caerus Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Northbrook, IL. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 134 grants and $15.1 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

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Assets and giving by year

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

  • Tax year 2024

    $15,142,327

    Grants listed
    134
    Assets, end of year
    $251,603,928

  • Tax year 2023

    $14,677,953

    Grants listed
    130
    Assets, end of year
    $207,719,528

  • Tax year 2022

    $13,369,030

    Grants listed
    110
    Assets, end of year
    $176,948,986

  • Tax year 2021

    $16,284,690

    Grants listed
    92
    Assets, end of year
    $185,100,003

  • Tax year 2020

    $13,999,121

    Grants listed
    123
    Assets, end of year
    $162,760,046

  • Tax year 2019

    $14,742,219

    Grants listed
    106
    Assets, end of year
    $127,883,559

Grants paid in 2024

134 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. The HALO Trust USA IncWashington, DC

    Transforming HALO's Global Impact through Crosscutting Investment

    $1,205,000
  2. National Audubon SocietyNew York, NY

    Great Lakes Roles and Non-Personnel Support 2022-2025

    $1,000,000
  3. Doctors Without Borders USA IncNew York, NY

    Emergency Response

    $600,000
  4. NEO Philanthropy - State Infrastructure FundNew York, NY

    General Support in the state of WI

    $500,000
  5. City Year IncBoston, MA

    Program implementation at 2 Austin-based schools 2023-2024

    $425,000
  6. National Fish and Wildlife FoundationWashington, DC

    Sustain Our Great Lakes Funding Collaboration

    $400,000
  7. The United States Energy FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    Environmental Priorities in Wisconsin in 2024-2026

    $400,000
  8. Ducks UnlimitedMemphis, TN

    Wisconsin Conservation Priorities: RCPP, Advocacy, Restoration, and Land Protection

    $330,000
  9. Global StrategiesPetaluma, CA

    Core programming

    $300,000
  10. Global StrategiesPetaluma, CA

    Core programming and administrative support

    $300,000
  11. Tutoring ChicagoChicago, IL

    General Operating Support 2024-2026

    $300,000
  12. Art Institute of ChicagoChicago, IL

    CPS Field Trips on Wednesdays and Expanded School Programming

    $250,000
  13. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan ChicagoChicago, IL

    General program support focused on south and west side neighborhoods

    $250,000
  14. Chicago ScholarsChicago, IL

    Core Programming

    $250,000
  15. MAG AmericaWashington, DC

    Improving lives and livelihoods in Cambodia through landmine clearance and provision of life saving lessons.

    $250,000
  16. One Million DegreesChicago, IL

    Support for Core Programming on the South Side

    $250,000
  17. Partners In HealthBoston, MA

    PIH's Solar Expansion Project at the University Hospital at Mirebalais - Matching Grant

    $250,000
  18. The HALO Trust USA IncWashington, DC

    Transforming HALO's Global Impact through Crosscutting Investment

    $250,000
  19. Global StrategiesPetaluma, CA

    Onboarding a Chief Development Officer

    $225,000
  20. 826 ValenciaSan Francisco, CA

    Mission and Tenderloin Programs 2023-2024

    $200,000
  21. Fund for Lake MichiganMilwaukee, WI

    Western Lake Michigan Pooled Fund

    $200,000
  22. Partners In HealthBoston, MA

    Maternal and Child Healthcare in Haiti with a matching grant for expanded maternal and child healthcare in Lesotho

    $200,000
  23. The Conservation FundArlington, VA

    Ice Age Trail Addition - Zander Property

    $175,000
  24. Wisconsin Conservation VoicesMadison, WI

    General Support

    $175,000
  25. Mission GraduatesSan Francisco, CA

    College to Career Staffing and Programming

    $160,000
  26. BUILD IncChicago, IL

    Fastlane Automotive Training Scholarships and Branded Scholar Apparel

    $157,000
  27. Breakthrough Urban Ministries IncChicago, IL

    Nettie Bailey Student Achievement Program

    $150,000
  28. CamfedSan Francisco, CA

    Support for Girls Education and Life Skills Mentoring Programs

    $150,000
  29. Gathering Waters Wisconsin's Alliance for Land TrustsMadison, WI

    General Operating Support

    $150,000
  30. Howard Area Community CenterChicago, IL

    The Clubhouse Teen Program

    $150,000
  31. Michael Fields Agricultural InstituteEast Troy, WI

    Expanding Agroforestry in Southeast Wisconsin

    $150,000
  32. The People's Music SchoolChicago, IL

    People's Music School South Side Programs FY24-FY25

    $150,000
  33. Merit School of MusicChicago, IL

    Merit Music in Communities

    $125,000
  34. Merit School of MusicChicago, IL

    Merit Music in Communities 2024-2026

    $125,000
  35. Northwoods Land Trust IncEagle River, WI

    Conservation Easement Projects

    $125,000
  36. PAWS ChicagoChicago, IL

    PAWS Chicago PAWS for Life Program 2024-2026

    $125,000
  37. SkyARTChicago, IL

    Project 3rd Space Teen Programs on South and West Sides

    $125,000
  38. The Anti-Cruelty SocietyChicago, IL

    Access to Care: Community Care 2024-2026

    $125,000
  39. College PossibleSaint Paul, MN

    College Possible Chicago High School Programming 2023-2025

    $100,000
  40. First GraduateSan Francisco, CA

    General Operating Support 2023-2025

    $100,000
  41. Gathering Waters Wisconsin's Alliance for Land TrustsMadison, WI

    General Operating Support

    $100,000
  42. Living GoodsOakland, CA

    Support for their Community Health Systems work in Africa

    $100,000
  43. MyAGRONew York, NY

    Support for West Africa Programming

    $100,000
  44. Northwoods Land Trust IncEagle River, WI

    Northwoods Conservation Easement Project

    $100,000
  45. Room to ReadSan Francisco, CA

    Literacy and Girls' Education Programs 2024-2026

    $100,000
  46. Trout UnlimitedArlington, VA

    Conservation Projects in WI

    $100,000
  47. Tutoring ChicagoChicago, IL

    General Operating Support 2024-2026

    $100,000
  48. Young at HeartWoodstock, IL

    General Program Support

    $100,000
  49. The People's Music SchoolChicago, IL

    People's Music School South Side Programs FY24-FY25

    $99,794
  50. Mission GraduatesSan Francisco, CA

    MG/ASAP Promise Scholars - Cohort 11

    $90,250
  51. Jamestown Community CenterSan Francisco, CA

    Jamestown Summer Programming 2023-2024

    $90,000
  52. Mission GraduatesSan Francisco, CA

    MG/ASAP- Promise Scholars Cohort 10

    $88,000
  53. ChiArts FoundationChicago, IL

    2023-24/2024-25: ChiArts Outreach, Summer, & Alumni Programming

    $87,500
  54. Fox-Wolf Watershed AllianceAppleton, WI

    Support for the Community Approach for Sustainable Future in the Town of Calumet

    $80,000
  55. Albany Park Theater ProjectChicago, IL

    APTP@School 2024-2026

    $75,000
  56. BUILD IncChicago, IL

    Community Mental Health Services (CMHS) Program

    $75,000
  57. BUILD IncChicago, IL

    College Access and Persistence Academy (CAPA)

    $75,000
  58. ChiArts FoundationChicago, IL

    2023-24/2024-25: ChiArts Outreach, Summer, & Alumni Programming

    $75,000
  59. Chicago LightsChicago, IL

    Chicago Lights Tutoring and Summer Programs 2024-2026

    $75,000
  60. Clean WisconsinMadison, WI

    Communications Activities

    $75,000
  61. Mission GraduatesSan Francisco, CA

    General Operating Support

    $75,000
  62. National Audubon SocietyNew York, NY

    Get Out The Vote Efforts

    $75,000
  63. 826 ValenciaSan Francisco, CA

    Mission and Tenderloin Programs 2023-2024

    $74,451
  64. Audubon Great LakesChicago, IL

    Wild Indigo Nature Explorations

    $60,000
  65. Mission GraduatesSan Francisco, CA

    MG Promise Scholars - Cohort 13 Class of 2028

    $60,000
  66. Madison Audubon SocietyMadison, WI

    Madison Audubon's Education Program: Empowering Kids through Discovery!

    $55,000
  67. The People's Music SchoolChicago, IL

    People's Music School South Side Programs FY24-FY25

    $50,082
  68. America SCORES Bay AreaSan Francisco, CA

    SCORES Core Programming + Field of Dreams in San Francisco 2024-2026

    $50,000
  69. Black Ensemble TheaterChicago, IL

    Educational Outreach Programs 2024-2026

    $50,000
  70. Chicago Jazz PhilharmonicChicago, IL

    Jazz Academy Programs 2023-2024

    $50,000
  71. Gathering Waters Wisconsin's Alliance for Land TrustsMadison, WI

    Public Policy Advocacy and Alternative Funding and Financing for Conservation

    $50,000
  72. Heifer Project InternationalLittle Rock, AR

    Caring for the Earth Program Integration

    $50,000
  73. SkyARTChicago, IL

    Project 3rd Space Teen Programs on South and West Sides

    $50,000
  74. Storycatchers TheatreChicago, IL

    Changing Voices, Temporary LockDown, and training and curriculum development

    $50,000
  75. Tutoring ChicagoChicago, IL

    General Operating Support 2024-2026

    $50,000
  76. College PossibleSaint Paul, MN

    Promise Scholars - Cohort 11 Class of 2026

    $45,000
  77. College PossibleSaint Paul, MN

    CP Promise Scholars Cohort 12 Class of 2027

    $45,000
  78. College PossibleSaint Paul, MN

    CP Promise Scholars Cohort 13 Class of 2028

    $45,000
  79. First GraduateSan Francisco, CA

    FG Promise Scholars - Cohort 11

    $45,000
  80. First GraduateSan Francisco, CA

    FG Promise Scholars - Cohort 12

    $45,000
  81. First GraduateSan Francisco, CA

    FG Promise Scholars - Cohort 13

    $45,000
  82. Howard Area Community CenterChicago, IL

    Howard Area Promise Scholarship (PSP) Cohort 11

    $45,000
  83. Howard Area Community CenterChicago, IL

    Howard Area Promise Scholarship (PSP) Cohort 12

    $45,000
  84. Howard Area Community CenterChicago, IL

    Howard Area Promise Scholarship (PSP) Cohort 13

    $45,000
  85. Mission GraduatesSan Francisco, CA

    ASAP Promise Scholars - Cohort 12 Class of 2027

    $45,000
  86. Mission GraduatesSan Francisco, CA

    MG Promise Scholars - Cohort 12 Class of 2027

    $45,000
  87. College PossibleSaint Paul, MN

    Promise Scholars - Cohort 10 (3) Class of 2025

    $44,000
  88. First GraduateSan Francisco, CA

    FG- Promise Scholars, Cohort 10

    $44,000
  89. Howard Area Community CenterChicago, IL

    Howard Area Promise Scholarship (PSP) Cohort 10

    $44,000
  90. America SCORES ChicagoChicago, IL

    Literacy in Action 2023-2025

    $40,000
  91. MetroSquashChicago, IL

    College and Career Program

    $40,000
  92. Up On TopSan Francisco, CA

    After-School and Summer Programs

    $35,000
  93. Youth Services of Glenview-NorthbrookGlenview, IL

    After School Programming 2023-2024

    $35,000
  94. BUILD IncChicago, IL

    Automotive Training Scholarships

    $34,250
  95. Automotive Mentoring GroupBedford Park, IL

    General Operating Support 2024-2025

    $30,000
  96. Ingenuity Inc ChicagoChicago, IL

    General Operating Support and Creative Schools Fund

    $30,000
  97. Ingenuity Inc ChicagoChicago, IL

    General Operating Support and Creative Schools Fund

    $30,000
  98. Lakeland UniversityPlymouth, WI

    Hurvis Scholars Class of 2025

    $30,000
  99. Lakeland UniversityPlymouth, WI

    Hurvis Scholars Class of 2026

    $30,000
  100. Lakeland UniversityPlymouth, WI

    Hurvis Scholars Class of 2027

    $30,000
  101. Lakeland UniversityPlymouth, WI

    Hurvis Scholars Class of 2028

    $30,000
  102. MuttvilleSan Francisco, CA

    Muttville's Seniors for Seniors Program and Humane Education Program

    $30,000
  103. RefugeeOneChicago, IL

    Summer Youth Programs 2024

    $30,000
  104. Tutoring ChicagoChicago, IL

    General Operating Support 2022-24

    $26,000
  105. City Year IncBoston, MA

    Marketing & Recruitment - FY23 (school year 2022-2023)

    $25,000
  106. Hyde Park Art CenterChicago, IL

    2024 Summer Programs

    $25,000
  107. Merit School of MusicChicago, IL

    Summer Programs 2024

    $25,000
  108. Mission GraduatesSan Francisco, CA

    Mission Graduates Parent Partner Program Support

    $25,000
  109. Natural Resources Foundation of WisconsinMadison, WI

    Community Engagement Work

    $25,000
  110. Project Education PlusChicago, IL

    General Operating and Scholarship Support 2023-2025

    $25,000
  111. SkyARTChicago, IL

    Summer Programming 2024

    $25,000
  112. Tutoring ChicagoChicago, IL

    General Operating Support 2022-24

    $25,000
  113. Youth Services of Glenview-NorthbrookGlenview, IL

    2024 Summer Programming

    $25,000
  114. BUILD IncChicago, IL

    BUILD Promise Scholar Program - Cohort #11

    $23,000
  115. BUILD IncChicago, IL

    Promise Scholars Cohort #12

    $23,000
  116. BUILD IncChicago, IL

    Promise Scholars Cohort #13

    $23,000
  117. Ducks UnlimitedMemphis, TN

    Wisconsin Lands Program and Horicon Marsh Acquisition Project

    $22,500
  118. Big City MountaineersArvada, CO

    Program support for WI trip series

    $21,500
  119. Madison Audubon SocietyMadison, WI

    Conservation Leaders for Tomorrow: Madison Audubon's Internship Program at Faville Grove Sanctuary

    $20,000
  120. MetroSquashChicago, IL

    Summer Enrichment Programming 2024 and 2025

    $20,000
  121. RefugeeOneChicago, IL

    2024 Holiday Grant

    $20,000
  122. TriCity Family ServicesGeneva, IL

    Wilderness Challenge Program, Youth Workshops, and Online Wellness Support 2024-2026

    $20,000
  123. Tutoring ChicagoChicago, IL

    General Operating Support 2022-24

    $20,000
  124. Chicago LightsChicago, IL

    2024 Holiday Grant

    $15,000
  125. MarwenChicago, IL

    2024 Youth Summer Programs

    $15,000
  126. Up On TopSan Francisco, CA

    After-School and Summer Programs

    $15,000
  127. 826 ValenciaSan Francisco, CA

    2024 Holiday Grant

    $10,000
  128. Breakthrough Urban Ministries IncChicago, IL

    2024 Holiday Grant

    $10,000
  129. SkyARTChicago, IL

    Holiday Programming 2024

    $10,000
  130. TriCity Family ServicesGeneva, IL

    2024 Holiday Grant

    $10,000
  131. Up On TopSan Francisco, CA

    Holiday Programming 2024

    $10,000
  132. Ascend JusticeChicago, IL

    Holiday Programming 2024

    $5,000
  133. Carole Robertson Center for LearningChicago, IL

    Holiday Programming 2024

    $5,000
  134. Dion's Chicago DreamChicago, IL

    Holiday Programming 2024

    $5,000

Approved for future payment

43 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. Doctors Without Borders USA IncNew York, NY

    Emergency Response

    $600,000
  2. Doctors Without Borders USA IncNew York, NY

    Emergency Response

    $600,000
  3. The United States Energy FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    Environmental Priorities in Wisconsin in 2024-2026

    $400,000
  4. Ducks UnlimitedMemphis, TN

    Wisconsin Conservation Priorities: RCPP, Advocacy, Restoration, and Land Protection

    $330,000
  5. Global StrategiesPetaluma, CA

    Core programming and administrative support

    $300,000
  6. Tutoring ChicagoChicago, IL

    General Operating Support 2024-2026

    $300,000
  7. Chicago ScholarsChicago, IL

    Core Programming

    $250,000
  8. One Million DegreesChicago, IL

    Support for Core Programming on the South Side

    $250,000
  9. Partners In HealthBoston, MA

    PIH's Solar Expansion Project at the University Hospital at Mirebalais - Matching Grant

    $250,000
  10. Partners In HealthBoston, MA

    Maternal and Child Healthcare in Haiti with a matching grant for expanded maternal and child healthcare in Lesotho

    $200,000
  11. Merit School of MusicChicago, IL

    Merit Music in Communities 2024-2026

    $175,000
  12. CamfedSan Francisco, CA

    Support for Girls Education and Life Skills Mentoring Programs

    $150,000
  13. Gathering Waters Wisconsin's Alliance for Land TrustsMadison, WI

    General Operating Support

    $150,000
  14. Howard Area Community CenterChicago, IL

    The Clubhouse Teen Program

    $150,000
  15. Global StrategiesPetaluma, CA

    Onboarding a Chief Development Officer

    $125,000
  16. Northwoods Land Trust IncEagle River, WI

    Conservation Easement Projects

    $125,000
  17. PAWS ChicagoChicago, IL

    PAWS Chicago PAWS for Life Program 2024-2026

    $125,000
  18. The Anti-Cruelty SocietyChicago, IL

    Access to Care: Community Care 2024-2026

    $125,000
  19. Breakthrough Urban Ministries IncChicago, IL

    Nettie Bailey Student Achievement Program

    $100,000
  20. Living GoodsOakland, CA

    Support for their Community Health Systems work in Africa

    $100,000
  21. MyAGRONew York, NY

    Support for West Africa Programming

    $100,000
  22. Partners In HealthBoston, MA

    Maternal and Child Healthcare in Haiti with a matching grant for expanded maternal and child healthcare in Lesotho

    $100,000
  23. Room to ReadSan Francisco, CA

    Literacy and Girls' Education Programs 2024-2026

    $100,000
  24. Trout UnlimitedArlington, VA

    Conservation Projects in WI

    $100,000
  25. Young at HeartWoodstock, IL

    General Program Support

    $100,000
  26. Albany Park Theater ProjectChicago, IL

    APTP@School 2024-2026

    $75,000
  27. BUILD IncChicago, IL

    Community Mental Health Services (CMHS) Program

    $75,000
  28. BUILD IncChicago, IL

    College Access and Persistence Academy (CAPA)

    $75,000
  29. Chicago LightsChicago, IL

    Chicago Lights Tutoring and Summer Programs 2024-2026

    $75,000
  30. America SCORES Bay AreaSan Francisco, CA

    SCORES Core Programming + Field of Dreams in San Francisco 2024-2026

    $50,000
  31. Black Ensemble TheaterChicago, IL

    Educational Outreach Programs 2024-2026

    $50,000
  32. Tutoring ChicagoChicago, IL

    General Operating Support 2024-2026

    $50,000
  33. MetroSquashChicago, IL

    College and Career Program

    $40,000
  34. America SCORES Bay AreaSan Francisco, CA

    SCORES Core Programming + Field of Dreams in San Francisco 2024-2026

    $30,000
  35. Automotive Mentoring GroupBedford Park, IL

    General Operating Support 2024-2025

    $30,000
  36. Ingenuity Inc ChicagoChicago, IL

    General Operating Support and Creative Schools Fund

    $30,000
  37. Natural Resources Foundation of WisconsinMadison, WI

    Community Engagement Work

    $25,000
  38. MetroSquashChicago, IL

    Summer Enrichment Programming 2024 and 2025

    $20,000
  39. TriCity Family ServicesGeneva, IL

    Wilderness Challenge Program, Youth Workshops, and Online Wellness Support 2024-2026

    $20,000
  40. Howard Area Community CenterChicago, IL

    Part Time College and Career Coach

    $16,402
  41. Howard Area Community CenterChicago, IL

    Part Time College and Career Coach

    $16,402
  42. Howard Area Community CenterChicago, IL

    Part Time College and Career Coach

    $16,402
  43. Howard Area Community CenterChicago, IL

    Part Time College and Career Coach

    $16,402

Where the money goes

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

  1. International aid5 grants $2,205,00022% of the total
  2. Education19 grants $1,720,95117% of the total
  3. Arts and culture16 grants $1,230,87612% of the total
  4. Environment8 grants $925,0009% of the total
  5. Medical research3 grants $825,0008% of the total
  6. Animals5 grants $780,0008% of the total
  7. 9 other causes32 grants $2,494,50025% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Illinois71 grants $5,231,626
  2. California29 grants $2,956,701
  3. New York5 grants $2,275,000
  4. District of Columbia3 grants $1,705,000
  5. Wisconsin17 grants $1,425,000
  6. Massachusetts2 grants $450,000
  7. Minnesota1 grant $400,000
  8. Tennessee2 grants $352,500
  9. Virginia2 grants $275,000
  10. Arkansas1 grant $50,000

Officers, directors and trustees

6 people as filed

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

  • J Thomas HurvisPRESIDENT and DIRECTOR Hours 5Pay $0
  • Sara H YounkinVice president and DIRECTOR Hours 5Pay $0
  • Christina M HurvisSECRETARY and DIRECTOR Hours 5Pay $0
  • Connie GiampapaASSISTANT SECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0
  • Cathy WeredaTREASURER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Sarah BarryASSISTANT TREASURER Hours 1Pay $0

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