Form990-PF

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
2024
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2024, or tax year beginning 01-01-2024 , and ending 12-31-2024
Name of foundation
CERES FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)266 WAGNER ROAD
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
NORTHFIELD, IL600933249
A Employer identification number

36-3735653
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(847) 909-1141
C right arrow
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. right arrow
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ...
right arrow
E right arrow
H Check type of organization:
F right arrow
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)right arrow$13,536,273
J 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) 909
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 3,806 3,806  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 158,273 158,273  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 1,718,383
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 2,483,248
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 1,718,383
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).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 1,881,371 1,880,462  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... 5,800 3,867   1,933
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... 95,542 95,542   0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... 7,209 0   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... 82 0   82
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 108,633 99,409   2,015
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 551,000 551,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 659,633 99,409   553,015
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 1,221,738
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 1,781,053
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 2
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.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 75,932 34,477 34,477
3 Accounts receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
4 Pledges receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
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) right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
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)....... 3,289,033 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
3,732,474
12,680,113
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 0 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
819,830
821,683
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
15 Other assets (describe right arrow)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 3,364,965 4,586,781 13,536,273
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 right arrow)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 0 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
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 right arrow
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 3,362,465 4,584,203
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 2,500 2,578
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 3,364,965 4,586,781
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 3,364,965 4,586,781
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
3,364,965
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
1,221,738
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
3
2,500
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
4,589,203
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
5
2,422
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
4,586,781
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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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 PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES P    
b
c
d
e
(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 2,483,248   764,865 1,718,383
b
c
d
e
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       1,718,383
b
c
d
e
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 1,718,383
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  
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 right arrow 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) 1 24,757
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 24,757
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 24,757
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2024 estimated tax payments and 2023 overpayment credited to 2024 6a 0
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 0
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8 364
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......right arrow 9 25,121
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...right arrow 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2025 estimated taxright arrow   Refundedright arrow 11  
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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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. right arrow$ 0(2) On foundation managers.right arrow$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.right arrow$ 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
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
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:
round bullet By language in the governing instrument, or
round bullet 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)
right arrowIL
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 2024 or the taxable year beginning in 2024? 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
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 addressright arrowN/A
14
The books are in care ofright arrowDANIEL RJ HALES Telephone no.right arrow (847) 446-1141

Located atright arrow266 WAGNER ROADNORTHFIELDIL ZIP+4right arrow60093
15
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........right arrow
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........right arrow
15
 
16 At any time during calendar year 2024, 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 right arrow
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Form 990-PF (2024)
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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
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........right arrow
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 2024? .............
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 2024, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d
and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2024?....................
2a
 
No
If "Yes," list the years right arrow20, 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.
right arrow20, 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 2024 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 2024.) .....................
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 2024? ..
4b
 
No
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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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
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check .........right arrow
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
FLORENCE H TESTA PRESIDENT
0.02
0 0 0
266 WAGNER ROAD
NORTHFIELD,IL60093
DANIEL RJ HALES VICE PRESIDENT
0.50
0 0 0
266 WAGNER ROAD
NORTHFIELD,IL60093
MARK PATTERSON SECRETARY
0.02
0 0 0
266 WAGNER ROAD
NORTHFIELD,IL60093
MARION H CHARDOUL TREASURER
0.02
0 0 0
266 WAGNER ROAD
NORTHFIELD,IL60093
DANIEL B HALES ASSISTANT SECRETARY
0.02
0 0 0
266 WAGNER ROAD
NORTHFIELD,IL60093
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
NONE
Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................right arrow 0
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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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
NONE
Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............right arrow0
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.........................right arrow0
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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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
12,791,835
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
156,807
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
0
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
12,948,642
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
12,948,642
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
194,230
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
12,754,412
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
637,721
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
637,721
2a
Tax on investment income for 2024 from Part V, line 5 .......
2a
24,757
b
Income tax for 2024. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
24,757
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
612,964
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
2,500
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
615,464
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
615,464
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
553,015
b
Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
1b
0
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
553,015
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part XII
Undistributed Income (see instructions)
(a)
Corpus
(b)
Years prior to 2023
(c)
2023
(d)
2024
1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Part X, line 7 615,464
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2024:
a Enter amount for 2023 only....... 519,757
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20 0
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024:
a From 2019......  
b From 2020......  
c From 2021......  
d From 2022......  
e From 2023......  
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 0
4Qualifying distributions for 2024 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 553,015
a Applied to 2023, but not more than line 2a 519,757
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 2024 distributable amount..... 33,258
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2024. 0 0
(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 0
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 2023. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions .............
0
f Undistributed income for 2024. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2025 ..........
582,206
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 2019 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...
0
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2025.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......
0
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2020....  
b Excess from 2021....  
c Excess from 2022....  
d Excess from 2023....  
e Excess from 2024....  
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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 2024, enter the date of the ruling ...... right arrow
 
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 IX for each
year listed ..........
Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
(a) 2024 (b) 2023 (c) 2022 (d) 2021
         
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).)
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 right arrow if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. to individuals or organizations under
other conditions, complete items 2a, b, c, and d. See instructions
aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
cAny submission deadlines:
dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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

100 CLUB OF ILLINOIS

875 N MICHIGAN 1351
CHICAGO,IL60611
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000

AAGPBL-PA

1320 BLUFF DR
HOWELL,MI48843
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 3,000

ACTON INSTITUTE

98 E FULTON ST
GRAND RAPIDS,MI49503
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000

ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION

225 N MICHIGAN AVE FLOOR 17
CHICAGO,IL60601
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000

ATL FOUNDATION

PO BOX 17852
GOLDEN,CO80402
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000

BELVEDERE SCHOLARSHIP FUND

PO BOX 218
CHARLEVOIX,MI49720
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,000

CAMP HIGHLANDS FOR BOYS FOUNDATION

1319 NW 30TH ST
GAINESVILLE,FL32605
  PC CAMPER SCHOLARSHIP FUND 8,000

CHARLEVOIX AREA POOL

11905 US HIGHWAY 31 N
CHARLEVOIX,MI49720
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 500

CHARLEVOIX CIRCLE OF THE ARTS

109 CLINTON ST
CHARLEVOIX,MI49720
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 500

CHARLEVOIX COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

75 REMITTANCE DRIVE 1093
CHICAGO,IL60675
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 6,000

CHARLEVOIX COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

301 WATER ST PO BOX 718
EAST JORDAN,MI49727
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000

CHARLEVOIX COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

301 WATER ST PO BOX 718
EAST JORDAN,MI49727
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000

CHARLEVOIX HISTORICAL SOCIETY

103 STATE ST
CHARLEVOIX,MI49720
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 500

CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN

1000 LAKE COOK ROAD
GLENCOE,IL60022
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000

CHRISTADELPHIAN BIBLE MISSION OF THE AMERICAS

567 ASTORIAN DR
SIMI VALLEY,CA93065
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,000

CIRQUE LODGE FOUNDATION

777 NO PALISADES DR
OREM,UT84097
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000

CLEARWATER CAMP FOUNDATION

PO BOX 152
MINOCQUA,WI54548
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 4,000

CLEARWATER CAMP FOUNDATION

PO BOX 152
MINOCQUA,WI54548
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 500

CLEARWATER CAMP FOUNDATION

PO BOX 152
MINOCQUA,WI54548
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000

CLEARWATER CAMP FOUNDATION

PO BOX 152
MINOCQUA,WI54548
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 4,000

CLEARWATER CAMP FOUNDATION

PO BOX 152
MINOCQUA,WI54548
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000

COLORADO PUBLIC RADIO

7409 S ALTON CT
CENTENNIAL,CO80112
  PC KRCC COLORADO SPRINGS 6,000

CRAIG HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

3425 S CLARKSON ST
ENGLEWOOD,CO80113
  PC NRN PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS 7,000

CVOIX ALANO CLUB

106 MASON ST
CHARLEVOIX,MI49720
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000

DANIEL MURPHY SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

309 W WASHINGTON 700
CHICAGO,IL60606
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 30,000

DIRECT RELIEF

6100 WALLACE BECKNELL RD
SANTA BARBARA,CA93117
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000

DOOR COUNTY LAND TRUST

PO BOX 65
STURGEON BAY,WI54235
  PC BAT BARN AT THREE SPRINGS NATURE PRESERVE 10,000

FEE

1776 PEACHTREE ST NW - SUITE 710S
ATLANTA,GA30309
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000

FIRE

510 WALNUT ST 1250
PHILADELPHIA,PA19106
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 20,000

FJCO

500 E SECOND STREET
ROME,GA30161
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500

GLSEN

244 MADISON AVE 108
NEW YORK,NY10016
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,000

GOOD SAMARITAN FAMILY SERVICES

PO BOX 206
ELSWORTH,MI49729
  PC MOMS & TOTS PLAYGROUND 1,000

GRAND CANYON RIVER GUIDES INC

P O BOX 1934
FLAGSTAFF,AZ86002
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 7,000

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY-ROCKBRIDGE AREA

30 EAST PRESTON ST
LEXINGTON,VA24450
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 6,000

HAMILTON WOOD TYPE & PRINTING MUSEUM

1622 JEFFERSON ST
TWO RIVERS,WI54241
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 3,000

HIGHER GROUND AT LAKE LOUISE

PO BOX 1581
HOLLAND,MI49422
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,000

HIGHER GROUND AT LAKE LOUISE

PO BOX 1581
HOLLAND,MI49422
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500

HILLSDALE COLLEGE

33 E COLLEGE STREET
HILLSDALE,MI49242
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 25,000

HOPE FOR THE WARRIORS

8003 FORBES PL STE 201
SPRINGFIELD,VA22151
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000

HOPE HOUSE OF COLORADO

6475 BENTON ST BLDG A
ARVADA,CO80003
  PC MC PROGRAMS 10,000

INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE

901 N GLEBE ROAD 900
ARLINGTON,VA22203
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 20,000

ILL POLICY INSTITUTE

300 S RIVERSIDE PLAZA - 1650
CHICAGO,IL60606
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 500

IMAGINATIVE CONSERVATIVE

9600 LONG POINT RD 300
HOUSTON,TX77055
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000

INSIDE OUT YOUTH SERVICES

516 W COLORADO AVE
COLORADO SPRINGS,CO80905
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 6,000

INTERNATIONAL ORG FOR THE FAMILY

934 N MAIN ST
ROCKFORD,IL61103
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000

ISI

3901 CENTERVILLE ROAD
WILMINGTON,DE19807
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 12,000

KENILWORTH UNION CHURCH

211 KENILWORTH AVENUE
KENILWORTH,IL60043
  PC FOR BENEVOLENCE AGENCIES 1,000

LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

STEVEN PJ WOOD BLDG 1101 N HIGHLAND
ST
ARLINGTON,VA22201
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 27,000

LINCOLN LEGAL FOUNDATION

6171 N SHERIDAN ROAD 312
CHICAGO,IL60660
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000

LITTLE TRAVERSE CONSERVANCY

3264 POWELL ROAD
HARBOR SPRINGS,MI49740
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000

LITTLE TRAVERSE CONSERVANCY

3264 POWELL ROAD
HARBOR SPRINGS,MI49740
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,000

LITTLE TRAVERSE CONSERVANCY

3264 POWELL ROAD
HARBOR SPRINGS,MI49740
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 500

MAKE A WISH CHICAGO CHAPTER

200 W MONROE ST SUITE 1801
CHICAGO,IL60606
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,000

MOVING PIX INSTITUTE

375 GREENWICH ST
NEW YORK,NY10013
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 18,000

NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY-PACIFIC SOUTH COAST CHAPTER

PO BOX 54879
LOS ANGELES,CA90054
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 6,000

NATURE CONSERVANCY - ILLINOIS CHAPTER

400 N MICHIGAN AVE SUITE 1100
CHICAGO,IL60611
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,000

NEW MOMS

5317 WEST CHICAGO AVE
CHICAGO,IL60651
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 4,000

NEW SONG COMMUNITY CHURCH

3985 MISSION AVE
OCEANSIDE,CA92058
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 500

NEW TRIER NEIGHBORS

3223 W LAKE AVE 15C-189
WILMETTE,IL60091
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 3,000

NEW TRIER TOWNSHIP ANGEL FUND

739 ELM ST
WINNETKA,IL60093
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 3,000

NORTH SHORE SENIOR CENTER

161 NORTHFIELD ROAD
NORTHFIELD,IL60093
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000

OPEN BOOKS LTD

651 W LAKE ST
CHICAGO,IL60661
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 3,500

OPEN THE BOOKS

2518 BURNSED BLVD 609
THE VILLAGES,FL32163
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,000

ORCHARD VILLAGE

7660 GROSS POINT ROAD
SKOKIE,IL60077
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 15,000

PHILADELPHIA SOCIETY

2000 MADISON AVE SE
GRAND RAPIDS,MI49507
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 8,000

PIH FOUNDATION

12401 WASHINGTON AVE
WHITTIER,CA90602
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 3,000

PIH FOUNDATION

12401 WASHINGTON AVE
WHITTIER,CA90602
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000

PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF ILLINOIS - DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

17 N STATE ST SUITE 500
CHICAGO,IL60602
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 6,000

RANDOLPH COLLEGE

PO BOX 3215
LYNCHBURG,VA24503
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 4,000

RAVINIA FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION

PO BOX 735271
CHICAGO,IL60673
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000

ROCKY MOUNTAIN PBS

2101 ARAPAHOE ST
DENVER,CO80205
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 6,000

RUSSELL KIRK CENTER

PO BOX 4
MECOSTA,MI49332
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 6,000

SEARCH DOG FOUNDATION

6800 WHEELER CANYON RD
SANTA PAULA,CA93060
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,000

SILVER KEY SENIOR SERVICES

1625 S MURRAY BLVD
COLORADO SPRINGS,CO80916
  PC TRI-LAKES MEALS ON WHEELS 7,000

SIMON FOUNDATION

3621 THAYER ST
EVANSTON,IL60201
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 25,000

ST MARY PARISH

1003 BRIDGE ST
CHARLEVOIX,MI49720
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500

ST MICHAEL HIGH SCHOOL

2225 SUMMIT PARK DRIVE
PETOSKEY,MI49770
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000

STEPPING STONES MONTESSORI

1110 COLLEGE AVE NE
GRAND RAPIDS,MI49503
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000

THE ASHER HOUSE

PO BOX 3548
SALEM,OR97302
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000

THE BOULEVARD

542 SO DEARBORN 300
CHICAGO,IL60605
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000

THE HAP FOUNDATION

18W140 BUTTERFIELD RD SUITE 1120
OAKBROOK TERRACE,IL60181
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000

THE JOSSELYN CENTER

405 CENTRAL AVENUE
NORTHFIELD,IL60093
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 3,000

THE MOMCO INTERNATIONAL

2370 S TRENTON WAY
DENVER,CO80231
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000

THE MOMCO OF GEORGETOWN KY

212 BEVINS LN
GEORGETOWN,KY40324
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 500

THE PLACE

423 E CUCHARRAS ST
COLORADO SPRINGS,CO80903
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 7,000

THE STEPHENSON INSTITUTE FOR CLASSICAL LIBERALISM

301 N WABASH AVE
CRAWFORDSVILLE,IN47933
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000

THE TREVOR PROJECT

PO BOX 69232
WEST HOLLYWOOD,CA90069
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000

TRI-LAKES CARES

PO BOX 1301
MONUMENT,CO80132
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 8,000

UNION LEAGUE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS - CAMP

65 W JACKSON BOULEVARD
CHICAGO,IL60604
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000

W T T W - CHANNEL 11

5400 N ST LOUIS AVENUE
CHICAGO,IL60625
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 3,000

WHITTIER HISTORICAL SOCIETY

6755 NEWLIN AVE
WHITTIER,CA90601
  PC CHILDREN & FAMILY PROGRAMS 1,000

WINGS PROGRAM INC

PO BOX 95615
PALATINE,IL60095
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,000

WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN INC

200 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW 7TH FLOOR
WASHINGTON,DC20001
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000

YELLOW DOG WATERSHED PRESERVE

POST OFFICE BOX 5
BIG BAY,MI49808
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 3,000

YOUTH & OPPORTUNITY UNITED

1911 CHURCH ST
EVANSTON,IL60201
  PC URBAN ORGANIC GARDEN AND STEM PROGRAM 5,000

CHICAGO PUBLIC MEDIA

848 EAST GRAND AVE
CHICAGO,IL60611
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 3,000

THE WHITTIER PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION

7344 WASHINGTON AVENUE
WHITTIER,CA90602
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 20,000

THE WHITTIER PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION

7344 WASHINGTON AVENUE
WHITTIER,CA90602
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000

FITZGERALD GRIFFIN FDN

344 MAPLE AVE WEST 281
VIENNA,VA22180
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 3,000

CAP RESEASRCH CENTER

1513 16TH STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20036
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 15,000

FEDERALIST SOCIETY

1776 I ST NW 300
WASHINGTON,DC20006
  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
Total .................................right arrow 3a 551,000
bApproved for future payment
Total ................................. right arrow 3b 0
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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 3,806  
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 158,273  
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 ............
    18 1,718,383  
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
11 Other revenue:
a
b
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) .. 0 1,880,462 0
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
1,880,462
(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 (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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
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with the preparer shown below?
See instructions.
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TY 2024 AccountingFeesSchedule
Name:
CERES FOUNDATION
EIN:
36-3735653
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ACCOUNTING 5,800 3,867   1,933

TY 2024 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
Name:
CERES FOUNDATION
EIN:
36-3735653
Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
ADOBE INC 54,118 260,138
ALPHABET INC CL C 190,059 952,200
AMAZON COM INC 178,972 658,170
APPLE INC 48,243 1,564,875
BAKER HUGHES COMPANY CL A 250,552 406,098
BROADCOM INC 99,438 94,359
CHENIERE ENERGY INC NEW 222,051 408,253
CHEVRON CORP 100,031 100,664
CHUBB LTD 111,762 580,230
DARDEN RESTAURANTS 160,529 186,690
DELTA AIR LINES INC NEW 154,290 181,500
EATON CORP PLC SHS 199,907 343,817
ELI LILLY & CO 220,703 540,400
GOLDMAN SACHS GRP INC 152,520 690,580
JOHNSON & JOHNSON 29,428 258,147
LOWES COMPANIES INC 133,976 592,320
MASTERCARD INC CL A 43,143 898,855
MICROSOFT CORP 55,235 1,283,046
NVIDIA CORPORATION 249,492 239,573
QUALCOMM INC 112,896 193,100
RTX CORPORATION 148,313 347,160
SALESFORCE INC 207,897 334,330
STRYKER CORP 77,110 526,753
UBER TECHNOLOGIES INC 99,995 98,141
UNION PACIFIC CORP 62,026 264,298
WELLS FARGO & CO NEW 223,842 273,936
YUM BRANDS INC 145,946 402,480

TY 2024 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
Name:
CERES FOUNDATION
EIN:
36-3735653
Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
JPMORGAN EQUITY PREMIUM INCO AT COST 249,841 251,694
FEDERATED HERMES GOVT OBL AVR AT COST 569,989 569,989

TY 2024 OtherDecreasesSchedule
Name:
CERES FOUNDATION
EIN:
36-3735653
Description Amount
MARK TO MARKET ADJUSTMENT 2,422


TY 2024 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
CERES FOUNDATION
EIN:
36-3735653
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
IL REPORT FEES 15 0   15
MISCELLANEOUS FEES 67 0   67


TY 2024 OtherIncreasesSchedule
Name:
CERES FOUNDATION
EIN:
36-3735653
Description Amount
GRANT RECOVERY 2,500


TY 2024 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
Name:
CERES FOUNDATION
EIN:
36-3735653
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEES 95,542 95,542   0


TY 2024 TaxesSchedule
Name:
CERES FOUNDATION
EIN:
36-3735653
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
EXCISE TAX 7,209 0   0