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Catalyst Foundation is a private corporation based in SALT LAKE CTY, UT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2002. The principal officer is J Lynn Dougan. It holds total assets of $6.3M. Annual income is reported at $576K. Total assets have grown from $1.6M in 2011 to $6M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. According to available records, Catalyst Foundation has made 82 grants totaling $888K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has decreased from $285K in 2021 to $38K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $564K distributed across 52 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $202K, with an average award of $11K. The foundation has supported 41 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Virginia, California, Maryland, which account for 51% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$23K
Largest Grant
$200K
Based on 35 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Catalyst Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 82 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in VA, CA, MD.
Catalyst Foundation has distributed a total of $888K across 82 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $11K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $202K.
Catalyst Foundation is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (870666762) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Catalyst Foundation is headquartered in SALT LAKE CTY, UT. While based in UT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diana Lady Dougan | CHAIRMAN, PRES., TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gavin M Dougan | SECRETARY, TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elena Lady Minton | TREASURER, TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$140K
Total Assets
$6M
Fair Market Value
$13.1M
Net Worth
$6M
Grants Paid
$38K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$2.5M
Distribution Amount
$584K
Total: $2.3M
Total Grants
82
Total Giving
$888K
Average Grant
$11K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
41
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of VirginiaGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Charlottesville, VA | $120K | 2022 |
| Center For Creative Education FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | West Palm Beach, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| Salt Lake Arts AcademyGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Salt Lake City, UT | $10K | 2023 |
| Sun Valley Writers ConferenceGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Ketchum, ID | $8K | 2023 |
| La Jolla Music SocietyMUSIC EXHIBITION | La Jolla, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Benie FoundationGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | San Diego, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Uc San Diego FoundationGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | La Jolla, CA | $28K | 2022 |
| Council On Foreign RelationsINTERNATIONAL DIPLOMACY | New York, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Mainly MozartMUSIC EXHIBITION | San Diego, CA | $12K | 2022 |
| Arthur C Clarke FoundationGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Alexandria, VA | $10K | 2022 |
| La Jolla Institute For ImmunologyGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | La Jolla, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Philanthropy RoundtableGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $7K | 2022 |
| Kued 7PUBLIC TELEVISION | Salt Lake City, UT | $5K | 2022 |
| Committee For Human Rights In North KoreaGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $5K | 2022 |
| Aspen InstituteGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $4K | 2022 |
| Chevy Chase At HomeHELP SENIORS LIVE AT HOME | Chevy Chase, MD | $3K | 2022 |
| Kpbs - San Diego State UniversityPUBLIC RADIO | San Diego, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Society For Scholarly PublishingGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Mount Laurel, NJ | $3K | 2022 |
| Kuer - University Of UtahPUBLIC RADIO | Salt Lake City, UT | $1K | 2022 |
| Cosmos Club Historic Preservation FundHISTORIC PRESERVATION | Washington, DC | $1K | 2022 |
| Institute Of International EducationGENERAL CHARITBALE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Cato InstituteGEN | Washington, DC | $1K | 2022 |
| Weta - Fm TvPUBLIC RADIO | Arlington, VA | $1K | 2022 |
| Lamb'S Players TheatreGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Coronado, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| American Film InstituteGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Los Angeles, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Planet World MuseumGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $1K | 2022 |
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