The Cerimon Fund NMA
The Cerimon Fund NMA is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $4.1M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 5 grants totaling $194K. Net investment income was $309K.
The Cerimon Fund NMA at a glance
In short: The Cerimon Fund NMA gave $194K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $39K), mostly in New York. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $194,129
- +10.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $38,826
- +10.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $21,400
- Total assets
- $4,065,396
- +3.5% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New York (52% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who The Cerimon Fund NMA funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Teachers and Writers Collaborative Inc ($80K). Together the top 5 received $194K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 24 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Cerimon Fund NMA gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−4%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $158K (2021) to $202K (2023). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $194K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers and Writers Collaborative Inc Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted General | $80,000 |
| The Lawrenceville School Lawrenceville, NJ | Scholarships | $74,666 |
| Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY | Unrestricted General | $21,400 |
| St George's School Middletown, RI | Unrestricted General | $17,063 |
| Westover School Middlebury, CT | Unrestricted General | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,065,396 | $354,298 | $269,818 | $194,129 | 5 | $220,359 | $308,819 | $235,351 |
| 2025 | $3,929,145 | $401,801 | $247,593 | $176,000 | 5 | $200,830 | $356,081 | $218,372 |
| 2024 | $3,769,372 | $113,271 | $239,812 | $179,400 | 5 | $201,744 | $65,401 | $198,058 |
| 2023 | $3,895,675 | $-83,615 | $280,792 | $202,225 | 5 | $224,733 | $45,039 | $201,785 |
| 2022 | $4,267,020 | $765,898 | $241,452 | $173,750 | 4 | $198,624 | $717,150 | $227,094 |
| 2021 | $3,785,319 | $200,795 | $233,193 | $157,850 | 4 | — | $165,261 | $195,314 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Cerimon Fund NMA reported a distributable amount of $235K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Cerimon Fund NMA's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of America
Co Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$49K (2021) → $59K (2026)
Patricia Davidson
Co Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$5K (2021) → $6K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $59K, to Bank of America (Co Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Cerimon Fund NMA
How much does The Cerimon Fund NMA give each year?
The Cerimon Fund NMA gave $194K across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $176K across 5 grants.
What is The Cerimon Fund NMA's typical grant size?
The Cerimon Fund NMA's median grant in 2026 was $21,400, and its average grant was $38,826, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Cerimon Fund NMA give grants?
The Cerimon Fund NMA gives mostly in New York: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (38%) and Rhode Island (9%).
Does The Cerimon Fund NMA give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of The Cerimon Fund NMA's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Cerimon Fund NMA's largest grantees?
The Cerimon Fund NMA's largest 2026 grantees include Teachers and Writers Collaborative Inc ($80,000), The Lawrenceville School ($74,666) and Vassar College ($21,400), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Cerimon Fund NMA?
The Cerimon Fund NMA reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $220K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $235K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Cerimon Fund NMA?
The Cerimon Fund NMA is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Dallas, TX. It holds $4.1M in total assets as of 2026.
What is The Cerimon Fund NMA's EIN?
The Cerimon Fund NMA's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6069576. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS April 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2026
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