The Cesatam Foundation Inc
The Cesatam Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Palm Beach, Florida. In its 2025 filing, it reported 19 grants totaling $925,300, with awards to organizations in several states.
The Cesatam Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Cesatam Foundation Inc gave $925K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $49K), top state Maryland. 26% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $925,300
- +2.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- +5.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $48,700
- -2.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $6,168,762
- -8.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (5 of 19, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (29% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Cesatam Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. No application materials or other application process are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: 150 Bradley Place 605E, Palm Beach, FL 33480
Phone: (973) 818-7606
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Cesatam Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Seventh Day Adventist Church ($265K). Together the top 10 received $819K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 68 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants were distributed across multiple recipient states. Maryland accounted for 29% of grant dollars, California 18%, Minnesota 16%, Florida 14%, and New York 8%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Cesatam Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 19 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $24K; repeat grants $57K. How we count
Medians: $30K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 74% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 130% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $127K (2021) to $925K (2025). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $925K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seventh Day Adventist Church Silver Springs, MD | General | $265,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | General | $150,000 |
| The Steps Foundation San Diego, CA | General | $150,000 |
| Sacred Heart Parish School Jacksonville, FL | General | $50,000 |
| The Palm Beach Police Fire Foundati Palm Beach, FL | General | $50,000 |
| Order of St Benedict NJ Delbarton S Morristown, NJ | General | $48,000 |
| Innate Healthcare Inc Scottsdale, AZ | General | $32,000 |
| Seal Future Foundation Inc New York, NY | General | $30,000 |
| Shenandoah Valley Academy New Market, VA | General | $23,800 |
| C4 Foundation Inc Cheektowaga, NY | General | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,168,762 | $340,488 | $933,465 | $925,300 | 19 | $928,247 | $336,986 | $832,112 |
| 2024 | $6,761,739 | $-79,129 | $910,185 | $903,000 | 18 | $905,753 | $193,447 | $1,002,940 |
| 2023 | $7,947,511 | $184,439 | $781,568 | $768,382 | 12 | $768,382 | $177,900 | $795,376 |
| 2022 | $8,545,438 | $292,103 | $420,844 | $402,100 | 11 | $408,130 | $285,889 | $619,466 |
| 2021 | $8,679,049 | $1,434,744 | $148,075 | $127,050 | 8 | $129,454 | $1,432,123 | $572,906 |
| 2020 | $7,390,936 | $167,268 | $156,114 | $145,700 | 10 | — | $164,632 | $450,650 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Cesatam Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $832K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for health care, education, community and civic organizations, and other charitable causes. These examples describe the grantees, not the foundation’s own stated mission: Mayo Clinic says its mission is to provide patient care, education, and research; the SEAL Future Foundation says it supports Navy SEALs’ well-being, education, and careers; and 15 and the Mahomies Foundation says it works to improve children’s lives through initiatives including health, wellness, and support for communities in need.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $925,300. Grant amounts ranged from $4,000 to $265,000, with a median of $20,000. The largest awards included $265,000 to Seventh Day Adventist Church in Silver Springs, Maryland; $150,000 each to Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and The Steps Foundation in San Diego, California; and $50,000 each to Sacred Heart Parish School and The Palm Beach Police Fire Foundation in Florida.
Other reported awards included $30,000 to the SEAL Future Foundation, $15,000 to 15 and the Mahomies Foundation, and $11,000 to Palm Beach Civic Association. The listed grant purposes are generally described as “General” or “GENERAL.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Raul E Cesan as President, Liliana C Cesan as Vice President, and Thomas C Lauda as Secretary.
The Cesatam Foundation Inc is led by Raul E. Cesan, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Raul E. Cesan
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Liliana C. Cesan
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas C. Lauda
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Cesatam Foundation Inc
How much does The Cesatam Foundation Inc give each year?
The Cesatam Foundation Inc gave $925K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $903K across 18 grants.
What is The Cesatam Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Cesatam Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $48,700, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Cesatam Foundation Inc that year got $24K on average.
Where does The Cesatam Foundation Inc give grants?
The Cesatam Foundation Inc's top state is Maryland, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (18%) and Minnesota (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Palm Beach, FL (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Cesatam Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Cesatam Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Cesatam Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Cesatam Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Seventh Day Adventist Church ($265,000), Mayo Clinic ($150,000) and The Steps Foundation ($150,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Cesatam Foundation Inc?
The Cesatam Foundation Inc reported $6.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $928K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $832K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Cesatam Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for health care, education, community and civic organizations, and other charitable causes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Cesatam Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Cesatam Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Cesatam Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3692117. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Cesatam Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Cesatam Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). The Cesatam Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-cesatam-foundation-inc-morg_e2aec5931feb46f385e22b9c88f11c76
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