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Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties

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

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

Overview

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Est.

1999

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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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.
Total Funding Given

$1.1M

2024
Grantees funded
127
Multi-year grantees
34%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

38

Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$37K
R
Roque Barros
Board Member
K
Kimberly Phillips Boehm
Board Member
J
Jeffrey Kim
Board Member

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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