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Catalyst Foundation is a private corporation based in DENVER, CO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. The principal officer is Leslie Jacobs. It holds total assets of $1.7M. Annual income is reported at $172K. Total assets have decreased from $5.5M in 2011 to $1.7M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. According to available records, Catalyst Foundation has made 4 grants totaling $558K, with a median grant of $113K. Annual giving has decreased from $458K in 2021 to $100K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $50K to $283K, with an average award of $140K. The foundation has supported 2 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Florida and Massachusetts. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Catalyst Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 4 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in FL, MA.
Catalyst Foundation has distributed a total of $558K across 4 grants. The median grant size is $113K, with an average of $140K. Individual grants have ranged from $50K to $283K.
Catalyst Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Catalyst Foundation is headquartered in DENVER, CO. While based in CO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Jacobs | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Leslie R Jacobs | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$1.7M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$1.7M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
4
Total Giving
$558K
Average Grant
$140K
Median Grant
$113K
Unique Recipients
2
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable FundFOR GENERAL PUBLIC CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Orlando, FL | $50K | 2022 |
| Wilbraham & Monson AcademyFOR PROGRAM SUPPORT | Wilbraham, MA | $175K | 2021 |