Dalberg Catalyst
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Dalberg Catalyst is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Grants are made by invitation only, and nonprofits interested in engaging with Dalberg Catalyst can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2024, the organization paid a total of $285K across 17 grantees.
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Mission Statement
Dalberg Catalyst exists to co-create and actively accelerate systems solutions that have a tangible and durable impact on the pressing societal and planetary challenges of our time.
Cause Areas
1
International development
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

WORLD RESOURCES INSTITUTE
WASHINGTON, DC
$581.3K
25%

THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
ARLINGTON, VA
$537K
23%

Yale University
New Haven, CT
$117.4K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$66.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 17 grantees
- 14 board & team members
- 8 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Dalberg Catalyst?
No. Dalberg Catalyst does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Dalberg Catalyst give?
Dalberg Catalyst primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, District Of Columbia, 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 Dalberg Catalyst’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Dalberg Catalyst fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $66 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Dalberg Catalyst make each year?
In 2024, Dalberg Catalyst awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $285 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Dalberg Catalyst fund recently?
In 2024, Dalberg Catalyst awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include WORLD RESOURCES INSTITUTE, THE NATURE CONSERVANCY, and Yale University. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Dalberg Catalyst?
Dalberg Catalyst does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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