How to apply
No application form Contact: Diana Lady Dougan, 19 East 200 South Ste 1000, Salt Lake City, Ut, 8015327900 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
8 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah Film CenterSalt Lake City, UT | Free community films and discussions | $152K |
| Foundation Fighting BlindnessOwings Mills, MD | General charitable purpose | $50K |
| Salt Lake Arts AcademySalt Lake City, UT | General charitable purpose | $30K |
| UC San Diego FoundationLA Jolla, CA | General charitable purpose | $10K |
| Arthur C Clarke FoundationAlexandria, VA | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Institute of World PoliticsWashington, DC | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Hogle ZooSalt Lake City, UT | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Wamu 885Washington, DC | Public radio | $500 |
By state: Utah 3 · Maryland 1 · California 1 · District of Columbia 2 · Virginia 1
About this foundation
Catalyst Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Salt Lake Cty, Utah, administered in care of J Lynn Dougan, tax-exempt since 2002. 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?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. No application form Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Catalyst Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $253K across 8 grants, a median of $7,500.
Where does Catalyst Foundation give?
Utah (3 grants), Maryland (1 grants), California (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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