Caerus Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Caerus Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Northbrook, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $17.1 million in 134 grants; the typical grant was $50,041 and the largest $1.2 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$17.1 million
- Number of grants134
- Typical grant$50,041
- Largest grant$1.2 million
- Assets$252 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2024 was up from $15.0 million the year before.
16% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $15.0 million | 130 | $208 million |
| 2024 | $17.1 million | 134 | $252 million |
How to apply
Caerus Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Caerus Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 71 | $5.2 million |
| California | 29 | $3.0 million |
| New York | 5 | $2.3 million |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $1.7 million |
| Wisconsin | 17 | $1.4 million |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $450,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $400,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $352,500 |
| Virginia | 2 | $275,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The HALO Trust USA Inc | Transforming HALO's Global Impact through Crosscutting Investment | $1.2 million |
| National Audubon Society | Great Lakes Roles and Non-Personnel Support 2022-2025 | $1.0 million |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc | Emergency Response | $600,000 |
| NEO Philanthropy - State Infrastructure Fund | General Support in the state of WI | $500,000 |
| City Year Inc | Program implementation at 2 Austin-based schools 2023-2024 | $425,000 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Sustain Our Great Lakes Funding Collaboration | $400,000 |
| The United States Energy Foundation | Environmental Priorities in Wisconsin in 2024-2026 | $400,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Wisconsin Conservation Priorities: RCPP, Advocacy, Restoration, and Land Protection | $330,000 |
| Global Strategies | Core programming | $300,000 |
| Global Strategies | Core programming and administrative support | $300,000 |
| Tutoring Chicago | General Operating Support 2024-2026 | $300,000 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | CPS Field Trips on Wednesdays and Expanded School Programming | $250,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago | General program support focused on south and west side neighborhoods | $250,000 |
| Chicago Scholars | Core Programming | $250,000 |
| MAG America | Improving lives and livelihoods in Cambodia through landmine clearance and provision of life saving lessons. | $250,000 |
| One Million Degrees | Support for Core Programming on the South Side | $250,000 |
| Partners In Health | PIH's Solar Expansion Project at the University Hospital at Mirebalais - Matching Grant | $250,000 |
| The HALO Trust USA Inc | Transforming HALO's Global Impact through Crosscutting Investment | $250,000 |
| Global Strategies | Onboarding a Chief Development Officer | $225,000 |
| 826 Valencia | Mission and Tenderloin Programs 2023-2024 | $200,000 |
| Fund for Lake Michigan | Western Lake Michigan Pooled Fund | $200,000 |
| Partners In Health | Maternal and Child Healthcare in Haiti with a matching grant for expanded maternal and child healthcare in Lesotho | $200,000 |
| The Conservation Fund | Ice Age Trail Addition - Zander Property | $175,000 |
| Wisconsin Conservation Voices | General Support | $175,000 |
| Mission Graduates | College to Career Staffing and Programming | $160,000 |
| BUILD Inc | Fastlane Automotive Training Scholarships and Branded Scholar Apparel | $157,000 |
| Breakthrough Urban Ministries Inc | Nettie Bailey Student Achievement Program | $150,000 |
| Camfed | Support for Girls Education and Life Skills Mentoring Programs | $150,000 |
| Gathering Waters Wisconsin's Alliance for Land Trusts | General Operating Support | $150,000 |
| Howard Area Community Center | The Clubhouse Teen Program | $150,000 |
| Michael Fields Agricultural Institute | Expanding Agroforestry in Southeast Wisconsin | $150,000 |
| The People's Music School | People's Music School South Side Programs FY24-FY25 | $150,000 |
| Merit School of Music | Merit Music in Communities | $125,000 |
| Merit School of Music | Merit Music in Communities 2024-2026 | $125,000 |
| Northwoods Land Trust Inc | Conservation Easement Projects | $125,000 |
| PAWS Chicago | PAWS Chicago PAWS for Life Program 2024-2026 | $125,000 |
| SkyART | Project 3rd Space Teen Programs on South and West Sides | $125,000 |
| The Anti-Cruelty Society | Access to Care: Community Care 2024-2026 | $125,000 |
| College Possible | College Possible Chicago High School Programming 2023-2025 | $100,000 |
| First Graduate | General Operating Support 2023-2025 | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- J Thomas Hurvis
- Sara H Younkin
- Christina M Hurvis
- Connie Giampapa
- Cathy Wereda
- Sarah Barry
Questions people ask
Does Caerus Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Caerus Foundation Inc give?
$17.1 million in tax year 2024, across 134 grants, with a typical grant of $50,041.
Who runs Caerus Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists J Thomas Hurvis (PRESIDENT and DIRECTOR), Sara H Younkin (Vice president and DIRECTOR), Christina M Hurvis (SECRETARY and DIRECTOR) and Connie Giampapa (Assistant Secretary) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Caerus Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and environment and conservation.