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Catena Foundation is a private corporation based in CARBONDALE, CO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2018. The principal officer is % Kerri Genung. It holds total assets of $596.4M. Annual income is reported at $103.2M. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to available records, Catena Foundation has made 424 grants totaling $94M, with a median grant of $132K. Annual giving has grown from $23.9M in 2021 to $70.1M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $4M, with an average award of $222K. The foundation has supported 201 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in District of Columbia, Colorado, New York, which account for 40% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 27 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Catena Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 424 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in DC, CO, NY.
Catena Foundation has distributed a total of $94M across 424 grants. The median grant size is $132K, with an average of $222K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $4M.
Catena Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Catena Foundation is headquartered in CARBONDALE, CO. While based in CO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 27 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clare Bastable | VICE PRESIDENT | $241K | $0 | $241K |
| Robert A Smith | TREASURER & SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Greg Nelson | VICE PRESIDENT/ASS'T TREASURER | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Samuel R Walton | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$37.9M
Total Assets
$573.7M
Fair Market Value
$573.7M
Net Worth
$573.7M
Grants Paid
$30.2M
Contributions
$107.8M
Net Investment Income
$120.1M
Distribution Amount
$24.3M
Total: $0
Total Grants
424
Total Giving
$94M
Average Grant
$222K
Median Grant
$132K
Unique Recipients
201
Most Common Grant
$250K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trout UnlimitedWATERSHED HEALTH - SUPPORT PROCESS-BASED RESTORATION IN THE UPPER KLAMATH BASIN TO ADDRESS NATIVE FISH HABITAT LOSSES AND BOOTLEG FIRE IMPACTS. | Arlington, VA | $352K | 2022 |
| AspirationCIVIC ENGAGEMENT & PROTECTING DEMOCRACY- DISINFORMATION SITUATION CENTER | San Fransisco, CA | $300K | 2022 |
| World Wildlife FundDIGNITY AND EDUCATION - SUPPORT FOR HERENCIA COLOMBIA. | Washington, DC | $4M | 2022 |
| New Venture FundCIVIC ENGAGEMENT & PROTECTING DEMOCRACY SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $1.4M | 2022 |
Other foundations that have funded Catena Foundation.
| Funder | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walton Family Foundation Inc. | $346K | 2022 | To provide support for operations and grantmaking. |
| Walton Family Foundation Inc. | $346K | 2022 | To provide support for operations and grantmaking. |
| Walton Family Foundation Inc. | $-345,530 | 2022 | Grant to non-operating foundation for general operating support not treated as a qualifying distribution under IRC Section 4942 (G) (3) by the grantee |
| Walton Family Foundation Inc. | $-345,530 | 2022 | Grant to non-operating foundation for general operating support not treated as a qualifying distribution under IRC Section 4942 (G) (3) by the grantee |
| Environmental Defense FundCLEAN ENERGY - SUPPORT FOR VEHICLE DECARBONIZATION AND PROTECTING AMERICANS FROM TOXIC CHEMICALS. |
| New York, NY |
| $1.4M |
| 2022 |
| Western Resource AdvocatesCLEAN ENERGY - SUPPORT FOR DECARBONIZATION ACROSS THE WEST | Boulder, CO | $1.4M | 2022 |
| Hopewell FundCIVIC ENGAGEMENT & PROTECTING DEMOCRACY SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $1.1M | 2022 |
| Windward FundCLEAN ENERGY - SUPPORT FOR BUILDING ELECTRIFICATION | Washington, DC | $1M | 2022 |
| Policy ImpactCIVIC ENGAGEMENT & PROTECTING DEMOCRACY - BUILD PUBLIC TRUST IN ELECTIONS AND OTHER DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTIONS | Berkeley, CA | $820K | 2022 |
| Advanced Energy Economy InstituteCLEAN ENERGY - WESTERN RTO, WESTERN PUC, AND TAEBA & DRIVING FEDERAL CLIMATE ACTION VIA STATES | Washington, DC | $650K | 2022 |
| DeployusCLEAN ENERGY - SUPPORT CLIMATE CHANGE MEDIA EFFORTS | Boston, MA | $605K | 2022 |
| National Public RadioIMMIGRATION - NPR AND TX PUBLIC RADIO IMMIGRATION COVERAGE | Washington, DC | $600K | 2022 |
| International Rescue CommitteeIMMIGRATION - SUPPORT FOR AT-RISK AND DISPLACED PERSONS | New York, NY | $567K | 2022 |
| Renewable Energy Buyers AllianceCLEAN ENERGY- SUPPORT CHEAPER RENEWABLE ENERGY | Washington, DC | $525K | 2022 |
| Aspen Global Change Institute IncCLEAN ENERGY - SUPPORT MODELING, ANALYSIS, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE | Basalt, CO | $500K | 2022 |
| Civic NationCIVIC ENGAGEMENT & PROTECTING DEMOCRACY - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | Washington, DC | $500K | 2022 |
| Klamath TribesWATERSHED HEALTH - SUPPORT FOR SUCKER-REARING PROGRAM | Chiloquin, OR | $393K | 2022 |
| United Nations FoundationCLEAN ENERGY - SUPPORT CLEAN ENERGY WORK | Washington, DC | $360K | 2022 |
| Renew Democracy InitiativeCIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND PROTECTING DEMOCRACY - UKRAINE DISINFORMATION PROJECT | Washington, NY | $350K | 2022 |
| American Immigration CouncilIMMIGRATION - ENDING IMMIGRATION DETENTION AND ELEVATING CIVIL SOCIETY SOLUTIONS | Washington, DC | $350K | 2022 |
| Electrification Coalition FoundationCLEAN ENERGY - FUND TRUCK ELECTRIFICATION PILOT PROJECTS. | Washington, DC | $305K | 2022 |
| Neem FoundationDIGNITY AND EDUCATION - SUPPORT THE LAFIYA SARARI SCHOOL YEARS 5-7 | — | $303K | 2022 |
| Southwest Energy Efficiency Project LlcCLEAN ENERGY - ADVANCE TRANSPORTATION ELECTRIFICATION PLANS AND SUPPORT DECARBONIZING UTILITIES IN THE SOUTHWEST | Boulder, CA | $300K | 2022 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy AdvisorsIMMIGRATION - BUILD AND SUPPORT A POSITIVE NARRATIVE AROUND NEWCOMERS AND STRENGTHENING CAPACITY OF COMMUNITIES TO WELCOME AFGHANS AND UKRAINIANS | New York, NY | $300K | 2022 |
| American Independent FoundationCIVIC ENGAGEMENT & PROTECTING DEMOCRACY - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $300K | 2022 |
| Unite AmericaCIVIC ENGAGEMENT & PROTECTING DEMOCRACY - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Denver, CO | $300K | 2022 |
| Western Conservation FoundationCLEAN ENERGY - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Denver, CO | $300K | 2022 |
| Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project IncIMMIGRATION - SUPPORT SCALING OF ASPS DIRECT SERVICES AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY TO RESPOND TO THE INCREASED DEMAND FROM ASYLUM SEEKERS AND MOBILIZATION OF MEMBERS. | New York, NY | $300K | 2022 |
| Colorado State University FoundationCLEAN ENERGY - SUPPORT DECARBONIZATION AND EDUCATION AROUND CLEAN ENERGY POLICIES. | Fort Collins, CO | $275K | 2022 |
| Upper Klamath Basin Agriculture CollaborativeWATERSHED HEALTH - TO BUILD RESILIENCY IN THE AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY BY FORWARDING PROJECTS THAT RESTORE CRITICAL HABITATS AND IMPROVE RELATIONSHIP IN THE TRIBUTARY COMMUNITIES ABOVE KLAMATH LAKE | Medford, OR | $255K | 2022 |
| Cocopah Environmental Protection OfficeWATERSHED HEALTH - EXPAND RESTORATION EFFORTS TO INCLUDE TRAIL DEVELOPMENT, PLANNING, PERMITTING, AND NURSERY DESIGN FOR ENHANCED REHABILITATION OF THE NORTHERN SECTION OF THE TRAIL NATION ALONG THE CO RIVER. | Somerton, AZ | $251K | 2022 |
| Conservation Colorado Education FundCLEAN ENERGY - SUPPORT STATE CLIMATE LEADERSHIP AND IMPLEMENTATION IN CO. | Denver, CO | $250K | 2022 |
| Natural Resources Defense CouncilCLEAN ENERGY - TRANSPORTATION ELECTRIFICATION IN CO, NM, NV | New York, NY | $250K | 2022 |
| National Immigration Forum (Nif)IMMIGRATION - SUPPORT BUILDING POSITIVE NARRATIVE ON IMMIGRATION. | Washington, DC | $250K | 2022 |
| World Central KitchenHEALTH - PROVIDE MEALS TO DISPLACED UKRAINIAN FAMILIES. | Washington, DC | $250K | 2022 |
| Civic Education FundCIVIC ENGAGEMENT & PROTECTING DEMOCRACY - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $250K | 2022 |
| Voter Participation CenterCIVIC ENGAGEMENT & PROTECTING DEMOCRACY - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $250K | 2022 |
| State Leadership ProjectCIVIC ENGAGEMENT & PROTECTING DEMOCRACY- SUPPORT PUBLIC DEMOCRACY PROJECT | Raleigh, NC | $250K | 2022 |
| Immigrant Legal Resource CenterIMMIGRATION - SUPPORT EXPANSION OF ACCESS TO LEGAL COUNSEL FOR IMMIGRANTS FACING DEPORTATION IN TX AND EXPAND ON LEGAL TRAININGS. | San Fransisco, CA | $250K | 2022 |
| International Refugee AssistanceIMMIGRATION = SUPPORT A MULTIFACETED EFFORT ON BEHALF OF AT-RISK AND DISPLACE AFGHANS, AND BY EXTENSION TO FIGHT FOR THE RIGHTS OF ALL REFUGES AND DISPLACED PERSONS. | New York, NY | $250K | 2022 |
| Protect Democracy ProjectCIVIC ENGAGEMENT & PROTECTING DEMOCRACY - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $250K | 2022 |
| Nextgen Climate America IncCIVIC ENGAGEMENT & PROTECTING DEMOCRACY - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | San Fransisco, CA | $250K | 2022 |
| Nextgen Education FundCIVIC ENGAGEMENT & PROTECTING DEMOCRACY - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | San Fransisco, CA | $250K | 2022 |
| Port HoustonCLEAN ENERGY - IMPROVE EXISTING DECARBONIZATION PLANS | Houston, TX | $250K | 2022 |
| Amalgamated Charitable FoundationIMMIGRATION - SUPPORT FOR THE DISINFORMATION PROJECT. | Washington, DC | $250K | 2022 |
| American Business ImmigrationIMMIGRATION - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | Chicago, IL | $250K | 2022 |
| Cycle Kids IncTRAILS & YOUTH CYCLING - SUPPORT EIGHT NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-BASED CYCLING AND NUTRITION PROGRAMS IN THE SOUTHWEST. | Cambridge, MA | $235K | 2022 |
| Innovation Law LabIMMIGRATION - SCALE LEGAL SERVICES FOR IMMIGRANTS THOUGH THE USE OF DATA, TECHNOLOGY, AND ATTORNEYS | Portland, OR | $230K | 2022 |
| Urban Ecology CenterDIGNITY AND EDUCATION - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR UEC'S INVOLVEMENT IN TRAILS AND CYCLING PROJECTS IN WASHINGTON PARK AND THE 30TH STREET CORRIDOR. | Milwaukee, WI | $225K | 2022 |
| Grand Canyon YouthWATERSHED HEALTH - CONNECTING YOUTH TO SOUTHWEST RIVERS WITH A FOCUS ON STEWARDSHIP, RESTORATION, AND INDIGENOUS YOUTH PARTICIPATION. | Flagstaff, AZ | $219K | 2022 |
| Walton Family Foundation Inc. | $4.3M | 2021 | To provide general operating support for Catena Foundation. |
| Walton Family Foundation Inc. | $-4,269,700 | 2021 | Grant to Non-Operating Foundation for General Operating Support not treated as a Qualifying Distribution under IRC Section 4942 (G) (3) by the Grantee |
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