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The Ceres Foundation Inc

The Ceres Foundation Inc

Charleston, SC, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
58-2479387
Private Foundation
Logo for "The Ceres Foundation Inc"

The Ceres Foundation Inc

Charleston, SC, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
58-2479387
Private Foundation

Overview

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The Ceres Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in South Carolina, Virginia, and Connecticut. It operates on a relationship-based engagement model, providing grants by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$961K

2024
Grantees funded
182
Multi-year grantees
51%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

59

Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
S
Stephen Gavel
Board Member
S
Stephen L Gavel
Employee
F
Frank Gavel Jr
Employee

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Ceres Foundation Inc?
No. The Ceres Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Ceres Foundation Inc give?
The Ceres Foundation Inc primarily gives to organizations located in South Carolina, Virginia, and Connecticut. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are The Ceres Foundation Inc’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Ceres Foundation Inc fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Ceres Foundation Inc make each year?
In 2024, The Ceres Foundation Inc awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $961 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Ceres Foundation Inc fund recently?
In 2024, The Ceres Foundation Inc awarded grants to about 180 grantees. Recent grantees include LOWCOUNTRY LAND TRUST INC, OPEN SPACE INSTITUTE INC, and Lacuna Corporation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Ceres Foundation Inc?
The Ceres Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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