Grants paid in 2024
23 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Israel FundSan Francisco, CA | General operating support | $60K |
| Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene IncMenands, NY | General operating support | $60K |
| Partners in HealthBoston, MA | General operating support | $50K |
| Ajws San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA | General operating support | $40K |
| Adelphi UniversityGarden City, NY | General operating support | $25K |
| Amnesty International USAOakland, CA | General operating support | $25K |
| Pen American CenterBeverly Hills, CA | General operating support | $25K |
| Sf-Marin Food BankSan Francisco, CA | General operating support | $20K |
| Americans for Peace NowWoburn, MA | General operating support | $10K |
| New Israel FundSan Francisco, CA | General operating support | $10K |
| Single Mom ProjectHawthorne, CA | General operating support | $10K |
| Southern Poverty Law Center IncMontgomery, AL | General operating support | $10K |
| St Anthony FoundationSan Francisco, CA | General operating support | $10K |
| University of California Berkeley FoundationBerkeley, CA | General operating support | $10K |
| Canal AllianceSan Rafael, CA | General operating support | $7,500 |
| FIRST Place for YouthOakland, CA | General operating support | $7,500 |
| California Jazz ConservatoryBerkeley, CA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA IncNew York, NY | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MD | General operating support | $5,000 |
| A Home Within IncOakland, CA | General operating support | $2,000 |
| University of DelawareNewark, DE | General operating support | $2,000 |
| University of Michigan Residential CollegeAnn Arbor, MI | General operating support | $2,000 |
| University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI | General operating support | $2,000 |
By state: California 13 · New York 3 · Massachusetts 2 · Alabama 1 · Maryland 1 · Michigan 2
About this foundation
Catalyst Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Jack Polsky, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
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 $403K across 23 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does Catalyst Foundation give?
California (13 grants), New York (3 grants), Massachusetts (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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