
Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties
Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties
San Diego, CA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
33-0868261
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Management & Technical Assistance
Regional Funder

Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties
San Diego, CA, US
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
33-0868261
•
•
Management & Technical Assistance
Regional Funder
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Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in California, with additional support for projects in Maryland and New York. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, operating on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
Our Mission is to connect and activate funders to learn, lead and invest in our community.
Cause Areas
2
Information and communications
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNION BETHEL A M E CHURCH
$668K
5%

PILIPINO WORKERS CENTER OF SOUTHERN
$331.2K
3%
PARTNERSHIP FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF NEW AMERICANS
$325.3K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
38
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$37K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties?
No. Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties give?
Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties primarily gives to organizations located in California, Maryland, and New York. 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 Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties make each year?
In 2024, Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties fund recently?
In 2024, Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties awarded grants to about 130 grantees. Recent grantees include UNION BETHEL A M E CHURCH, PILIPINO WORKERS CENTER OF SOUTHERN, and PARTNERSHIP FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF NEW AMERICANS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties?
Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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