Ceres Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Ceres Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Beaverton, Oregon. In tax year 2024 it gave $130,963 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $31,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$130,963
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$31,500
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2024 was up from $128,200 the year before.
32% 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 | $128,200 | 32 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $130,963 | 19 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Scott McDonald 14525 SW Millikan Way 28224, Beaverton, OR 97005 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (408) 838-6493 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | Refer to http://www.cerescf.org |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Ceres Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $79,263 |
| New York | 2 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $8,250 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,450 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montalvo Arts Center | Support the charitable organization's general mission. | $31,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Support the charitable organization's general mission. | $15,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Support the charitable organization's general mission. | $10,000 |
| The Global Uplift Project fka ODFL | Support the "Save A Girl" campaign. | $10,000 |
| Fistula Foundation | Support the charitable organization's general mission. | $10,000 |
| ProPublica | Support the charitable organization's general mission. | $10,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientist | Support the charitable organization's general mission. | $5,450 |
| Earthjustice | Support the charitable organization's general mission. | $5,163 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation | Support the charitable organization's general mission. | $5,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | Support the charitable organization's general mission. | $5,000 |
| Los Gatos Museum | Support the charitable organization's general mission and marketing campaign sponsorship. | $3,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Support the charitable organization's general mission. | $3,000 |
| Violence Policy Center | Support the charitable organization's general mission. | $3,000 |
| Save the Redwoods League | Support the charitable organization's general mission. | $3,000 |
| Trust For Public Land | Support the charitable organization's general mission. | $3,000 |
| Center for Disaster Philanthropy | Support the charitable organization's general mission. | $3,000 |
| American Red Cross | Support the charitable organization's general mission. | $2,250 |
| KQED Inc | Support the charitable organization's general mission. | $2,000 |
| Los Gatos Education Foundation | Support the charitable organization's general mission. | $1,600 |
Officers and trustees
- Scott McDonald
- Alan Tracey
- Zach Taylor
Questions people ask
Does Ceres Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Refer to http://www.cerescf.org.
How much does Ceres Charitable Foundation give?
$130,963 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Ceres Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Scott McDonald (Chairman), Alan Tracey (Director) and Zach Taylor (Director).
What does Ceres Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and international.