Ceres Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderBeaverton, Oregon · EIN 26-1598048 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Scott McDonald |
|---|---|
| Address | 14525 SW Millikan Way 28224, Beaverton OR 97005 |
| Phone | 4088386493 |
| Form and materials | Refer to http://www.cerescf.org |
| Deadlines | Refer to http://www.cerescf.org |
| Restrictions | Refer to http://www.cerescf.org |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montalvo Arts Center | Saratoga, CA | Support the charitable organization's general mission. | $20,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | New York, NY | Support the charitable organization's general mission. | $10,000 |
| The Global Uplift Project fka ODFL | Livermore, CA | Support the "Save A Girl" campaign. | $10,000 |
| Fistula Foundation | San Jose, CA | Support the charitable organization's general mission. | $10,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | Support the charitable organization's general mission. | $5,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | Denver, CO | Support the charitable organization's general mission. | $5,000 |
| Los Gatos Museum | Los Gatos, CA | Support the charitable organization's general mission and marketing campaign sponsorship. | $3,000 |
| Bay Area Dragons Wrestling Center | Los Gatos, CA | Support the charitable organization's year-round education programs. | $3,000 |
| Hillbrook School | Los Gatos, CA | Tuition support. | $2,500 |
| KQED Inc | San Francisco, CA | Support the charitable organization's general mission. | $1,000 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($65,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $134,500 | 15 |
| 2024 | $130,963 | 19 |
| 2023 | $128,200 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642529349100829
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1598048
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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