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Caerus Foundation Inc

Caerus Foundation Inc

NORTHBROOK, IL, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
71-0935903
Private Foundation
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Caerus Foundation Inc

NORTHBROOK, IL, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
71-0935903
Private Foundation

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

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The Caerus Foundation Inc, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Illinois, Washington D.C., and California, having disbursed a total of $15.1 million across 127 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$15.1M

2024
Grantees funded
127
Multi-year grantees
60%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

134

Median 1st year grant
$95K
Median 2nd year grant
$100K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
C
Connie Giampapa
Board Member
C
Cathy Wereda
Board Member
S
Sarah Barry
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Caerus Foundation Inc?
No. Caerus Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Caerus Foundation Inc give?
Caerus Foundation Inc primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, District Of Columbia, and California. 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 Caerus Foundation Inc’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Caerus Foundation Inc fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $95 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Caerus Foundation Inc make each year?
In 2024, Caerus Foundation Inc awarded about 130 grants, totaling nearly $15.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Caerus Foundation Inc fund recently?
In 2024, Caerus Foundation Inc awarded grants to about 130 grantees. Recent grantees include The Resurrection Project, THE HALO TRUST (USA) INC, and NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Caerus Foundation Inc?
Caerus Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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