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THE CATALYST FOUNDATION FOR UNIVERSAL EDUCATION INC
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THE CATALYST FOUNDATION FOR UNIVERSAL EDUCATION INC
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NEW YORK, NY, US
501(c)3
EIN
81-4138544
Regional Funder
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THE CATALYST FOUNDATION FOR UNIVERSAL EDUCATION INC
Closed

NEW YORK, NY, US
501(c)3
EIN
81-4138544
Regional Funder

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This organization closed in 2021. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.

Est.

2016

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Catalyst Foundation for Universal Education Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in New York and California. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, it operates on a relationship-based engagement model, providing grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

Catalyst provides funding to support and conduct activities to provide access to education for youth affected by conflict, prejudice and poverty worldwide.
Total Funding Given

$1.1M

2020
Grantees funded
5
Multi-year grantees
40%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

7

Median 1st year grant
$200K
Median 2nd year grant
$496K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
J
John Sexton
Board Member
A
Anthony Welters
Board Member
M
Martin L Edelman
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE CATALYST FOUNDATION FOR UNIVERSAL EDUCATION INC?
No. THE CATALYST FOUNDATION FOR UNIVERSAL EDUCATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE CATALYST FOUNDATION FOR UNIVERSAL EDUCATION INC give?
THE CATALYST FOUNDATION FOR UNIVERSAL EDUCATION INC 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 THE CATALYST FOUNDATION FOR UNIVERSAL EDUCATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE CATALYST FOUNDATION FOR UNIVERSAL EDUCATION INC fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $200 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE CATALYST FOUNDATION FOR UNIVERSAL EDUCATION INC make each year?
In 2020, THE CATALYST FOUNDATION FOR UNIVERSAL EDUCATION INC awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE CATALYST FOUNDATION FOR UNIVERSAL EDUCATION INC fund recently?
In 2021, THE CATALYST FOUNDATION FOR UNIVERSAL EDUCATION INC awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION INC, NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, and FUTURES IGNITE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE CATALYST FOUNDATION FOR UNIVERSAL EDUCATION INC?
THE CATALYST FOUNDATION FOR UNIVERSAL EDUCATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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