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Caerus Foundation Inc

Northbrook, Illinois  ·  EIN 710935903  ·  Private foundation

Based in Northbrook, Illinois, Caerus Foundation Inc has awarded $56.8M across 493 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to The Resurrection Project. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$14.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$162.8M
Total assets
493
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Caerus Foundation Inc funds

Caerus Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, domestic violence, education, environment & conservation, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementDomestic ViolenceEducationEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationK-12 EducationLibraries & Literacy

Populations it has supported include children, families, older adults, women girls, youth pop.

childrenfamiliesolder adultswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Caerus Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
The Resurrection Project
Support for key leadership staff, enhanced marketing and communications, and ongoing community programs.
Chicago, IL$1.5M2022
The Resurrection Project
SUPPORT FOR THE SUSTAINABILITY AND CONTINUED GROWTH OF THE RESURRECTION
Chicago, IL$1.5M2020
The Halo Trust USA Inc
Transforming HALO's Global Impact through Crosscutting Investment
Washington, DC$1.3M2023
The Halo Trust USA Inc
Transforming HALO's Global Impact through Crosscutting Investment
Washington, DC$1.2M2024
National Audubon Society
SUPPORT FOR CONSERVATION ADVOCACY, POLICY, AND GRASSROOTS PROJECTS
New York, NY$1.0M2020
National Audubon Society
Great Lakes Roles and Non-Personnel Support 2022-2025
New York, NY$1.0M2024
National Audubon Society
Great Lakes Roles and Non-Personnel Support 2022-2025
New York, NY$1.0M2023
National Audubon Society
Great Lakes Roles and Non-Personnel Support 2022-2025
New York, NY$1.0M2022
The Halo Trust USA Inc
Saving Lives by Investing in Conservation, Women's Empowerment, and Innovation
Washington, DC$1.0M2022
Mag America
MAG'S CAMBODIA PROGRAM
Washington, DC$966K2020
Mag America
Technology and Innovation activities and landmine and cluster munition clearance in Cambodia 2021-2023
Washington, DC$825K2022
Doctors Without Borders USA Inc
Emergency Response
New York, NY$600K2024
Neo Philanthropy - State Infrastructure Fund
General Support in the state of WI
New York, NY$500K2024
Doctors Without Borders USA Inc
Emergency Response
New York, NY$500K2022
Mag America
Improving lives and livelihoods in Cambodia through landmine clearance and provision of life saving lessons.
Washington, DC$500K2023

Caerus Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$14.0M
2022$13.3M
2023$14.5M
2024$15.1M

How to apply for funding from Caerus Foundation Inc

Caerus Foundation Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at caerusfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Caerus Foundation Inc

Does Caerus Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Caerus Foundation Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Caerus Foundation Inc fund?
Caerus Foundation Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include The Resurrection Project, The Resurrection Project, The Halo Trust USA Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Caerus Foundation Inc give in grants?
Caerus Foundation Inc reported $14.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $56.8M over 493 grants.
Where is Caerus Foundation Inc located?
Caerus Foundation Inc is based in Northbrook, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 710935903.
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About this profile. This page is built from Caerus Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Caerus Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.