Form990-PF
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2021, or tax year beginning 01-01-2021 , and ending 12-31-2021
Name of foundation
THE CERES FOUNDATION INC
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX 578
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
GROTON, MA01450
A Employer identification number

91-2170962
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(401) 368-5675
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. bullet
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$122,977,549J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 75,356,203
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 217 217  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 1,574,003 1,455,511  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 7,126,168
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 99,539,280
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 93,961,342
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 181,600 193,947  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 84,238,191 95,611,017  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 210,000 0   210,000
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 22,500 0   22,500
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 15,891 0   15,891
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 61,990 52,692   9,298
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 234,589 158,384   76,205
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 55,193 38,181   12,270
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 5,882 0   4,850
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 606,045 249,257   351,014
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 2,025,000 2,025,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 2,631,045 249,257   2,376,014
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 81,607,146
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 95,361,760
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2021)
Form 990-PF (2021)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 5,896 20,524 20,524
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 249,436 3,338,103 3,338,103
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 6,115,872 Click to see attachment60,630,011 64,570,765
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 12,459,027 Click to see attachment49,488,540 54,048,157
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment1,000,000 Click to see attachment984,698 Click to see attachment1,000,000
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 19,830,231 114,461,876 122,977,549
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet) Click to see attachment0 Click to see attachment7,875
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 0 7,875
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions...........    
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 19,830,231 114,454,001
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 0 0
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 19,830,231 114,454,001
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 19,830,231 114,461,876
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
19,830,231
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
81,607,146
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
86,856,358
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
188,293,735
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
73,839,734
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
114,454,001
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		 (b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a FIDELITY INVESTMENTS SHORT-TERM   2021-01-01 2021-12-31
b FIDELITY INVESTMENTS LONG-TERM   2010-01-01 2021-12-31
c INARI MEDICAL, INC.   2020-01-01 2021-12-31
d 12 ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS (SHORT-TERM) P 2021-01-01 2021-12-31
e ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS (LONG-TERM) P 2010-01-01 2021-12-31
ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS (SEC 1231) P 2010-01-01 2021-12-31
UBTI ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS (SHORT-TERM) P 2021-01-01 2021-12-31
UBTI ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS (LONG-TERM) P 2010-01-01 2021-12-31
UBIT ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS (1231 GAINS) P 2010-01-01 2021-12-31
CAPITAL GAINS DIVIDENDS P    
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 1,443,738   1,540,074 -96,336
b 3,947,225   2,074,698 1,872,527
c 93,580,478   1,862,345 91,718,133
d 291,215     291,215
e 106,576     106,576
    79,637 -79,637
1,196   1,196 0
688   688 0
19,300   19,300 0
148,864     148,864
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       -96,336
b       1,872,527
c       91,718,133
d       291,215
e       106,576
      -79,637
      0
      0
      0
      148,864
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 93,961,342
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
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Part V
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 1,325,528
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 1,325,528
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2021 estimated tax payments and 2020 overpayment credited to 2021 6a 11,680
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 1,350,000
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 1,361,680
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 36,152
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2022 estimated taxBullet36,152 RefundedBullet 11 0
Part VI-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
Yes
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XIV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletMD, MA
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2021 or the taxable year beginning in 2021? See the instructions for Part XIII.
    If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VI-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletHTTPS://WWW.CERESGIVING.ORG/
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletWINDES INC Telephone no.bullet (949) 852-9433

    Located atbullet2050 MAIN ST STE 1300IRVINECA ZIP+4bullet926149871
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........bullet
    15
     
    16 At any time during calendar year 2021, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
    16   No
    See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
    country bullet
    Part VI-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? ...........
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person? ..............................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
    1a(3)
     
    No
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
    1a(4)
     
    No
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................
    1a(5)
     
    No
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............
    1a(6)
     
    No
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........
    1b
     
     
    c
    ........bullet
    d
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2021? .............
    1d
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2021, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2021?....................
    2a
     
    No
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year? ..............................
    3a
     
    No
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2021 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2021.) .....................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2021? ..
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VI-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    Yes
    No
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........
    5a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
    5a(2)
     
    No
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
    5a(3)
     
    No
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
    5a(4)
     
    No
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
    5a(5)
     
    No
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
    5b
     
     
    c
    .........bullet
    d
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant? .................
    5d
     
     
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract? .............................
    6a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    7a
     
    No
    b
    If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....
    7b
     
     
    8
    Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
    excess parachute payment during the year? .........................
    8
     
    No
    Part VII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    DANIEL C MILDER PRESIDENT
    1.00     		0 0 0
    18606 RELIANT DRIVE
    GAITHERSBURG,MD20879
    DONALD B MILDER TREASURER
    1.00     		0 0 0
    18606 RELIANT DRIVE
    GAITHERSBURG,MD20879
    TERRI L MILDER SECRETARY
    1.00     		0 0 0
    18606 RELIANT DRIVE
    GAITHERSBURG,MD20879
    EMILY B MILDER DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    18606 RELIANT DRIVE
    GAITHERSBURG,MD20879
    RYAN F BRADLEY DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    18606 RELIANT DRIVE
    GAITHERSBURG,MD20879
    ZACHARY D MILDER DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    18606 RELIANT DRIVE
    GAITHERSBURG,MD20879
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    AMANDA L NORTHROP EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
    40.00     		210,000 22,500 0
    PO BOX 578
    GROTON,MA01450
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
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    Part VII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors (continued)
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    EVOKE ADVISORS INVESTMENT MGMT. AND CHARITABLE ADMIN. 175,982
    10635 SANTA MONICA BLVD SUITE 240
    LOS ANGELES,CA90025
    WINDES INC ACCOUNTING AND CHARITABLE ADMIN. 60,840
    2050 MAIN STREET SUITE 1300
    IRVINE,CA92614
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part VIII-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1  
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part VIII-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
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    Part IX
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    64,443,412
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    3,241,553
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    17,487,156
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    85,172,121
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    85,172,121
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    1,277,582
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. .......
    5
    83,894,539
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
    6
    4,194,727
    Part X
    Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................
    1
    4,194,727
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2021 from Part V, line 5.......
    2a
    1,325,528
    b
    Income tax for 2021. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
    2b
    1,777
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    1,327,305
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    2,867,422
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    2,867,422
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
    0
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
    7
    2,867,422
    Part XI
    Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
     
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
    1b
     
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4.
    4
     
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 9
    Part XII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2020     		(c)
    2020     		(d)
    2021
    1 Distributable amount for 2021 from Part X, line 7 2,867,422
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2021:
    a Enter amount for 2020 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2021:
    a From 2016...... 780,567
    b From 2017...... 621,492
    c From 2018...... 1,608,785
    d From 2019...... 591,912
    e From 2020...... 604,739
    f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 4,207,495
    4Qualifying distributions for 2021 from Part
    XI, line 4: bullet$ 2,376,014
    a Applied to 2020, but not more than line 2a 0
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		0
    d Applied to 2021 distributable amount..... 2,376,014
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2021. 491,408 491,408
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 3,716,087
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2019. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2021. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2022 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		0
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2016 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		289,159
    9 Excess distributions carryover to 2022.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		3,426,928
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2017.... 621,492
    b Excess from 2018.... 1,608,785
    c Excess from 2019.... 591,912
    d Excess from 2020.... 604,739
    e Excess from 2021....  
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 10
    Part XIII
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2021, enter the date of the ruling ....... bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2021 (b) 2020 (c) 2019 (d) 2018
             
    b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part IX, line 6 for each year listed ..     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XIV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    DONALD B MILDER
    TERRI L MILDER
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    AMANDA NORTHROP
    PO BOX 578
    GRONTON,MA01450
    (401) 368-5675
    HTTPS://WWW.CERESGIVING.ORG/
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    ONLINE APPLICATION WHICH CAN BE FOUND AT HTTPS://WWW.CERESGIVING.ORG/PAGE/APPLY.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    NONE
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    WE INVEST IN STRONG LEADERS AND SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS THAT RANGE FROM SMALL GRASSROOTS EFFORTS TO MORE ESTABLISHED PROGRAMS. OUR GRANTEES ARE ALL UNITED IN THEIR PASSION TO CREATE LONG-TERM POSITIVE CHANGE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. CERES FUNDS A MIX OF INNOVATIVE AND PROVEN MODELS, BUT ALL ORGANIZATIONS MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE OR HAVE A PLAN TO DEMONSTRATE MEASURABLE OUTCOMES. WE FUND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN LA + ORANGE COUNTY, CA, WASHINGTON, DC, AND WESTERN, MA FOCUSED ON ADVANCING EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES FOR DISADVANTAGED YOUTH THROUGH COLLEGE ACCESS & SUCCESS, CAREER PATHWAYS, AND FAMILY STRENGTHENING PROGRAMS. GRANTEES MUST BE 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE ALSO DESCRIBED IN IRS SECTION 509(A)(1), 509(A)(2) OR (IN CERTAIN CASES) 509(A)(3).
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 11
    Part XIV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    ACHIEVEMENT INSTITUTE OF SCIENTIFIC STUDIES
    1505 E 17TH STREET STE 111
    SANTA ANA,CA92705     		NONE 509(A)(1) UNDER 501( GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 40,000
    CHILD ADVOCATES OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
    PO BOX 519
    RIALTO,CA92377     		NONE 509(A)(1) UNDER 501( GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 100,000
    COLLEGE TRIBE
    3845 S CAPITAL STREET SW
    WASHINGTON,DC20032     		NONE 509(A)(1) UNDER 501( GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 70,000
    COMMUNITY ADOLESCENT RESOURCES AND EDUCATION CENTER INC
    247 CABOT STREET
    HOLYOKE,MA01040     		NONE 509(A)(2) UNDER 501( SUPPORT AND EXPAND THE BARD MICROCOLLEGE PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME WOMEN 300,000
    COMMUNITY ADOLESCENT RESOURCES AND EDUCATION CENTER INC
    247 CABOT STREET
    HOLYOKE,MA01040     		NONE 509(A)(2) UNDER 501( GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 100,000
    COVENANT HOUSE CALIFORNIA
    1325 N WESTERN AVENUE
    HOLLYWOOD,CA90027     		NONE 509(A)(1) UNDER 501( GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 40,000
    DC VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROJECT
    5335 WISCONSIN AVENUE NW STE 440
    WASHINGTON,DC20015     		NONE 509(A)(1) UNDER 501( SUPPORT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM 100,000
    EASTSIDE COLLEGE PREP SCHOOL INC
    1041 MYRTLE STREET
    EAST PALO ALTO,CA94303     		NONE SCHOOL UNDER 501(C)( SUPPORT THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM PROVIDING A SUPPORTIVE LIVING ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS 40,000
    FRIENDSHIP SHELTER INC
    PO BOX 4252
    LAGUNA BEACH,CA92652     		NONE 509(A)(1) UNDER 501( SUPPORT THE HENDERSON HOUSE FOR SERVING HOMELESS TRANSITIONAL-AGED YOUTH 45,000
    FUTURE LINK INC
    15 W GUDE DRIVE STE 150
    ROCKVILLE,MD20850     		NONE 509(A)(1) UNDER 501( GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 100,000
    JOBS HAVE PRIORITY INC
    1526 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE SE
    WASHINGTON,DC20003     		NONE 509(A)(1) UNDER 501( GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 50,000
    JOVENES INC
    1208 PLEASANT AVENUE
    LOS ANGELES,CA90033     		NONE 509(A)(1) UNDER 501( GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 25,000
    KID POWER INC
    400 E ST SW
    WASHINGTON,DC20024     		NONE 509(A)(1) UNDER 501( GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT WITH FOCUS ON NEWEST PROGRAMS MENTORS INC. AND POWERUP! 100,000
    MONUMENT ACADEMY INC
    500 19TH STREET NE
    WASHINGTON,DC20002     		NONE SCHOOL UNDER 501(C)( GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 150,000
    NEW DIRECTIONS FOR WOMEN
    2607 WILLO LANE
    COSTA MESA,CA92627     		NONE 509(A)(1) UNDER 501( SUPPORT PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS IN SUPPORT OF ADDICTION TREATMENT SERVICE 50,000
    NORTHWEST EDUCATION ACCESS
    6920 ROOSEVELT WAY NE STE 355
    SEATTLE,WA95115     		NONE 509(A)(1) UNDER 501( GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 85,000
    SANCTUARY ART CENTER
    1604 NE 50TH STREET
    SEATTLE,WA98105     		NONE 509(A)(1) UNDER 501( GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 70,000
    SCHOOLHOUSE CONNECTION
    4401A CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW STE 145
    WASHINGTON,DC20008     		NONE 509(A)(1) UNDER 501( SUPPORT YOUTH LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR YOUTH HAVING EXPERIENCED HOMELESSNESS 80,000
    SIERRA HOUSE
    134 EVERGREEN PLACE SUITE 103
    EAST ORANGE,NJ07018     		NONE 509(A)(1) UNDER 501( GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 80,000
    THRIVE SCHOLARS
    75 FEDERAL STREET STE 1250
    BOSTON,MA02110     		NONE 509(A)(1) UNDER 501( GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE THRIVE SCHOLARS' LOS ANGELES AND BOSTON PROGRAMS 200,000
    TRIANGLE FAMILY SERVICES INC
    3937 WESTERN BOULEVARD
    RALEIGH,NC27606     		NONE 509(A)(1) UNDER 501( SUPPORT DOSE, A STATE-CERTIFIED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM 100,000
    CAPITAL PARTNERS FOR EDUCATION
    609 H STREET NE STE 500
    WASHINGTON,DC20002     		NONE 509(A)(1) UNDER 501( GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 100,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 2,025,000
    bApproved for future payment
    THE HARMONY PROJECT
    4322 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD STE 101
    LOS ANGELES,CA90010     		NONE 509(A)(1) UNDER 501( GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 25,000
    COMMUNITY ADOLESCENT RESOURCES AND EDUCATION CENTER INC
    247 CABOT STREET
    HOLYOKE,MA01040     		NONE 509(A)(2) UNDER 501( SUPPORT AND EXPAND THE BARD MICROCOLLEGE PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME WOMEN 750,000
    THE CAROLINE FREISS CENTER INC
    900 SOMERSET STREET
    BALTIMORE,MD21202     		NONE CHURCH UNDER 501(C)( GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 50,000
    FREE ARTS FOR ABUSED CHILDREN
    11099 S LA CIENEGA BOULEVARD STE
    235
    LOS ANGELES,CA90045     		NONE 509(A)(1) UNDER 501( GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 25,000
    SOUTH BAY CENTER FOR COUNSELING
    540 N MARINE AVENUE
    WILMINGTON,CA90744     		NONE 509(A)(1) UNDER 501( SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY DOULAS PROGRAM 25,000
    Total .................................bullet 3b 875,000
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 12
    Part XV-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments ....          
    3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
    investments ...........     		    14 217  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities ....          
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income .....          
    8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
    inventory ............     		523000 21,184 18 7,104,984  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue:
    aUBTI PORTION OF ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT NET INCOME (EXCL. CAPITAL GAIN-LOSS)     		523000 -11,721      
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) .. 9,463 8,872,525 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    8,881,988
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XV-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XV-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 13
    Part XVI
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    Sign Here
    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below?
    See instructions.
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
    Firm's name SmallBullet
    		 Firm's EIN SmallBullet
    Firm's address SmallBullet


    		 Phone no.
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Additional Data


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    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    Schedule B
    (Form 990)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors

    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2021
    Name of the organization
    THE CERES FOUNDATION INC
     
    Employer identification number

    91-2170962
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ






    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule
    Special Rules
    ......... Arrow Bullet $  
    Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
    or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021) Page 2
    Name of organization
    THE CERES FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number
    91-2170962
    Part I
    Contributors
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
    DONALD B AND TERRI L MILDER
    879 CLIFF DRIVE
     
    LAGUNA BEACH, CA92651

    		$ 22,121,453


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    2
    DONALD B AND TERRI L MILDER
    879 CLIFF DRIVE
     
    LAGUNA BEACH, CA92651

    		$ 17,876,250


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    3
    DONALD B AND TERRI L MILDER
    879 CLIFF DRIVE
     
    LAGUNA BEACH, CA92651

    		$ 16,627,800


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    4
    DONALD B AND TERRI L MILDER
    879 CLIFF DRIVE
     
    LAGUNA BEACH, CA92651

    		$ 18,725,700


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    5
    MARTIN J COHEN
    30 WOODBURN DR
     
    MORELAND HILLS, OH44022

    		$ 5,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    THE CERES FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number

    91-2170962
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    1
    		 210,000 SHARES OF INARI MEDICAL (NARI) STOCK $ 22,121,453 2021-03-24
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    2
    		 210,000 SHARES OF INARI MEDICAL (NARI) STOCK $ 17,876,250 2021-05-20
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    3
    		 210,000 SHARES OF INARI MEDICAL (NARI) STOCK $ 16,627,800 2021-09-03
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    4
    		 210,000 SHARES OF INARI MEDICAL (NARI) STOCK $ 18,725,700 2021-11-18
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    THE CERES FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number

    91-2170962
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Additional Data


    Software ID:  
    Software Version:  

    TY 2021 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE CERES FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    91-2170962
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING/CONSULTING FEES 61,990 52,692   9,298

    TY 2021 GeneralExplanationAttachment
    Name:
    THE CERES FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    91-2170962
    Identifier Return Reference Explanation
      GENERAL SECTION 1.236(A)-1(F) DE MINIMIS SAFE HARBOR ELECTIONTHE CERES FOUNDATION, INC.18606 RELIANT DRIVEGAITHERSBURG, MD 20879EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 91-2170962FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2021CERES FOUNDATION IS MAKING THE DE MINIMIS SAFE HARBOR ELECTION UNDER REG. SEC. 1.263(A)-1(F).

    TY 2021 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    THE CERES FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    91-2170962
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    CORPORATE STOCK 60,630,011 64,570,765

    TY 2021 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    THE CERES FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    91-2170962
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    MUTUAL FUNDS AT COST 22,692,438 25,321,902
    ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS AT COST 26,796,102 28,726,255

    TY 2021 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE CERES FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    91-2170962
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL FEES 15,891 0   15,891


    TY 2021 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    THE CERES FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    91-2170962
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    PROGRAM-RELATED INVESTMENT IN 82ND STREET DEVELOPMENT 1,000,000 984,698 1,000,000


    TY 2021 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    THE CERES FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    91-2170962
    Description Amount
    FMV TO COST BASIS ADJUSTMENT FOR CONTRIBUTED STOCK 73,839,717
    ADDITION TO BASIS 17


    TY 2021 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    THE CERES FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    91-2170962
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    SUPPLIES 2,988 0   2,988
    PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS 1,750 0   1,750
    MISCELLANEOUS 1,144 0   112


    TY 2021 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    THE CERES FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    91-2170962
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT NET INCOME (EXCL. CAPITAL GAIN-LOSS) 193,321 193,947 193,321
    UBTI PORTION OF ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT NET INCOME (EXCL. CAPITAL GAIN-LOSS) -11,721 0 -11,721


    TY 2021 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    THE CERES FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    91-2170962
    Description Amount
    BOOK TO TAX ADJUSTMENT ON SALE OF CONTRIBUTED STOCK 86,856,358


    TY 2021 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    THE CERES FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    91-2170962
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    PAYROLL TAX LIABILITY 0 7,875


    TY 2021 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE CERES FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    91-2170962
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT FEES 175,982 158,384   17,598
    STRATEGIC PLANNING 40,000 0   40,000
    GRANT MANAGEMENT 7,000 0   7,000
    PAYROLL SERVICE FEES 4,393 0   4,393
    TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT 7,214 0   7,214


    TY 2021 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    THE CERES FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    91-2170962
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN TAXES PAID 38,181 38,181   0
    INCOME TAX PAID TO MD 4,742 0   0
    EMPLOYER PAYROLL TAXES 12,270 0   12,270