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Ceres Inc

Boston, Massachusetts  ·  EIN 223053747  ·  Private foundation

Ceres Inc is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $6.5M in giving and $35.1M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 35 individual grants from this funder — $2.6M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for environment & conservation. This public overview includes selected grant examples.

$6.5M
Indexed giving (FY2025)
$35.1M
Assets (FY2025)
35
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What Ceres Inc funds

Ceres Inc's giving carries a documented focus on environment & conservation.

Environment & Conservation

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Cdp North America Inc
TO SUPPORT INVESTOR NET ZERO COMMITMENTS, IMPLEMENTATION, AND ACCOUNTABILITY AND TO SUPPORT INVESTORS WORLDWIDE WHO ADVOCATE FOR THE POLICIE
New York, NY$367K2024
Cdp North America Inc
TO DRIVE INVESTOR NET ZERO COMMITMENTS, IMPLEMENTATION, AND ACCOUNTABILITY AND TO MOBILIZE INVESTORS WORLDWIDE TO ADVOCATE FOR THE POLICIES
New York, NY$235K2023
Forest Trends Association
TO PUBLICLY BENCHMARK CORPORATE PRACTICES AND PROGRESS IN RELATION TO COMPANY DEFORESTATION COMMITMENTS AND GENERATE CONTENT FOR INVESTORS A
Washington, DC$215K2022

How to apply for funding from Ceres Inc

Ceres Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at ceres.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Ceres Inc

Does Ceres Inc accept grant applications?
Ceres Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does Ceres Inc fund?
Ceres Inc's grants focus on environment & conservation. Example recipients include Cdp North America Inc, Forest Trends Association. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Ceres Inc give in grants?
Ceres Inc's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $6.5M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.6M over 35 grants.
Where is Ceres Inc located?
Ceres Inc is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 223053747.
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About this profile. This page is built from Ceres Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Ceres Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.