CatchLight

San Francisco, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
27-1912845
Regional Funder
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San Francisco, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
27-1912845
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

2010

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker

AI Summary

CatchLight is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2022, CatchLight paid a total of $21K in grants to a single grantee. Nonprofits interested in connecting with CatchLight can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

CatchLight is a hybrid nonprofit media organization combining the practices of art, journalism and social justice. We are a transformational force, urgently bringing resources and organizations together to nurture and grow a thriving visual ecosystem. We leverage the power of visuals to inform, connect and transform communities.
Total Funding Given

$21K

2022
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
0%
Funding by Year
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
EYE & I INC
Brooklyn, NY
$21K
25%
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Total No. of Grants

1

Median 1st year grant
$21K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
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Elodie Mailliet Storm
Board Member
M
Mike Ramsay
Board Member
D
Deirdre Atkin Hockett
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CatchLight?
No. CatchLight does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CatchLight give?
CatchLight primarily gives to organizations located in New York and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are CatchLight’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CatchLight fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $21 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CatchLight make each year?
In 2022, CatchLight awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $21 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CatchLight fund recently?
In 2024, CatchLight awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include EYE & I INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CatchLight?
CatchLight does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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