The Ceres Foundation Inc

We fund nonprofit organizations in LA + Orange County, CA, Washington, DC, and Western, MA focused on advancing education and employment outcomes for historically underserved youth through College Access & Success, Career Pathways, and Family Strengthening programs.

Must be a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization (described in IRS section 509(a)(1), 509(a)(2) or in certain cases 509(a)(3) | Must serve or be located in LA + Orange County, CA; Washington, DC; or Western MA | Must demonstrate or have a plan to demonstrate measurable outcomes | Generally only one grant per calendar year to any organization | Returning grantees must submit a final report prior to a new application; final reports due no more than 60 days after the end of the grant period

The Ceres Foundation Inc

Past grantees

2024

The Nature Conservancy Of Sc

$250,000

Nuvance Health Network

$50,000

Taubman Museum Of Art

$50,000

Fare Food Allergy Research And Education

$50,000

Nemours Wildlife Foundation

$50,000

American Cancer Society

$35,000

Carilion Clinic Foundation

$27,500

Gibbes Museum Of Art

$25,000

Science Museum Of Western Virginia

$25,000

Grant programs

Ceres Foundation Grants

~$10K

Foundation Details

Charleston, SC

~$10K

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