The Ceres Foundation Inc

Groton, MA · EIN 91-2170962 · Tax year 2024

Accepts applications

Deadlines, as filed: NONE

Application contact, as filed: AMANDA L NORTHROP

Restrictions, as filed: WE INVEST IN STRONG LEADERS AND SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS THAT RANGE FROM SMALL GRASSROOTS EFFORTS TO MORE ESTABLISHED PROGRAMS. OUR GRANTEES ARE UNITED IN THEIR PASSION TO CREATE LONG-TERM POSITIVE CHANGE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. WE FUND A MIX OF INNOVATIVE AND PROVEN MODELS, BUT ALL GRANTEES MUST DEMONSTRATE OR HAVE A PLAN TO DEMONSTRATE MEASURABLE OUTCOMES. WE FUND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN LOS ANGELES + ORANGE COUNTY, CA; WASHINGTON, DC; AND WESTERN, MA FOCUSED ON ADVANCING EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES FOR DISADVANTAGED YOUTH THROUGH COLLEGE ACCESS & SUCCESS, CAREER PATHWAYS, AND FAMILY STRENGTHENING PROGRAMS. GRANTEES MUST BE 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS UNDER IRC SEC 509(A)(1), 509(A)(2), OR (IN CERTAIN CASES) 509(A)(3).

Website listed on the IRS filing

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Recent gifts

RecipientAmountYear
Thrive ScholarsLos Angeles, CA$2,000,0002024
Friendship Shelter IncLaguna Beach, CA · Animal welfare$360,0002024
Schoolhouse Connection IncWashington, DC · Youth programs$275,0002024
Community Adolescent Resources and Education Center IncHolyoke, MA$250,0002024
Future Link IncRockville, MD · Youth programs$200,0002024

Giving by year, cause and state

Animal welfare · CA1 gifts$360,0002024
Animal welfare · DC1 gifts$85,0002024
Arts & culture · CA1 gifts$85,0002024
Arts & culture · DC1 gifts$150,0002024
Arts & culture · WA1 gifts$25,0002024

Where they gave

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