Private foundation · EIN 26-3063640 · Denver, Colorado · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Catalyst Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $700K total, median $700K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$700K
Median grant
$700K
Stays in CO
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2024

1 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Wilbraham & Monson AcademyWilbraham, MAFor program support$700K

About this foundation

Catalyst Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Denver, Colorado, administered in care of Leslie Jacobs, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Catalyst Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Catalyst Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $700K across 1 grants, a median of $700K.

Where does Catalyst Foundation give?

Massachusetts (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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