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The CATENA FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding in Washington, DC, Colorado, and New York, having disbursed a total of $27.2 million across 235 grantees in 2024. The foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with CATENA FOUNDATION can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND INCORPORATED
$11.9M
8%
Western Resource Advocates
$6.6M
4%
NEW VENTURE FUND
$6.3M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
81
Median 1st year grant
$112.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$140K
Top 3 Grants
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CATENA FOUNDATION?
No. CATENA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CATENA FOUNDATION give?
CATENA FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, Colorado, 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 CATENA FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CATENA FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $113 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CATENA FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, CATENA FOUNDATION awarded about 80 grants, totaling nearly $27.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CATENA FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, CATENA FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 240 grantees. Recent grantees include ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND INCORPORATED, Western Resource Advocates, and NEW VENTURE FUND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CATENA FOUNDATION?
CATENA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.