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Ceres Community Project

WE CREATE HEALTH FOR PEOPLE, COMMUNITIES, AND THE PLANET THROUGH LOVE, HEALING FOOD, AND EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION.

Human Services Sebastopol, CA EIN 262250997 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Ceres Community Project

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Founded
Headquarters
Sebastopol, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
P20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2008

Mission

We create health for people, communities, and the planet through love, healing food, and empowering the next generation.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services · NTEE P20
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar human services in United States
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.41%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Ceres Community Project is a registered human services nonprofit based in Sebastopol, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its EIN is 262250997. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for human services charities in United States. The organization reports $5M in annual revenue. 62 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Ceres Community Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 93/100.

Ceres Community Project is located in Sebastopol, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is P.O. Box 1562, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Ceres Community Project has $5M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Ceres Community Project is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $5M in annual revenue. The organization has 62 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Ceres Community Project. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Ceres Community Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

We create health for people, communities, and the planet through love, healing food, and empowering the next generation. Ceres Community Project is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among human services charities registered in United States: Ceres Community Project's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $5M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Ceres Community Project are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Ceres Community Project is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 262250997, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

CA
Cathryn Couch
ceo

Officers & trustees (24)

Source: Public filings

AI
Aimee R•••• - E•• 7••••
SECRETARY
AU
Aurora S••••••• - B•• 1•••••
Director
BR
Brenda P•••••••••••••••
CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER
CA
Carlos L•• - E•• 5••••
Director
CA
Cathryn C••••
CEO
CH
Chris B•••••• - B•• 1•••••
Director
DE
Denise L••• R• D••
Director
JA
Jamie E••••••••••••
TREASURER
JI
Jim R•••••• - E•• 8••••
CHAIRMAN
JI
Jim S••••••••
Director
JO
Joe R•••••
CO-CHAIR
JO
Johanna L••••
CO-CHAIR
JO
John F•••••••••• - B•• 6••••
Director
JO
John F•••••••••••••• 6••••
Director
KA
Kathy H••••••
Director
LI
Lisa W••• - B•• 1•••••
Director
MA
Marilyn N•••• - E•• 2••••
Director
MI
Mia F D••••••
TEEN MEMBER - END 5/2021
MI
Micah R••••
TEEN MEMBER
PA
Paige B•••• - B•• 1•••••
TEEN MEMBER
RO
Robin W•••••••• - B•• 2••••
Director
SA
Sandy V•••••• - B•• 4••••
Director
SA
Sarah J••• T••••• -••• 6••••
SECRETARY
ZO
Zoe O••••••••• - B•• 1•••••
TEEN MEMBER
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$11.8M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$8.1M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$4.2M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$4.9M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$5.2M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other human services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Ceres Community Project This page 76 $4.9 million -
Amateur Athletic Union of the United States Inc 93 $1.9 million 100%
Rosies House a Music Academy for Children Inc 93 $3.4 million 100%
Mountain Shadow Association 93 $1.6 million 86%
Bostons Bridge to Excellence Inc 93 $1.4 million 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 62 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
70%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Ceres Community Project

What is Ceres Community Project?
Ceres Community Project is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Sebastopol, United States. We create health for people, communities, and the planet through love, healing food, and empowering the next generation.
When was Ceres Community Project founded?
Ceres Community Project was founded in 2008.
Who leads Ceres Community Project?
Cathryn Couch serves as ceo.
Where is Ceres Community Project located?
Headquartered in Sebastopol, United States.
What is Ceres Community Project's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M.
Is Ceres Community Project trustworthy?
Ceres Community Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Ceres Community Project's registration number?
IRS EIN: 262250997.
What is Ceres Community Project's website?
https://www.ceresproject.org