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The CATALYST FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that has disbursed a total of $173.4K across 70 grantees in its 2024 filing year. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of its profile page to assess their fit for funding opportunities.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION
San Francisco, CA
$1.5M
24%

THE FOUNDATION FIGHTING BLINDNESS INC
COLUMBIA, MD
$817K
13%

UTAH FILM CENTER
Salt Lake City, UT
$539.1K
9%
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Total No. of Grants
22
Median 1st year grant
$1.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$2K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CATALYST FOUNDATION?
Yes. CATALYST FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does CATALYST FOUNDATION give?
CATALYST FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Utah, and Maryland. 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 FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CATALYST FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,375. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CATALYST FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, CATALYST FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $173 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CATALYST FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, CATALYST FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION, THE FOUNDATION FIGHTING BLINDNESS INC, and UTAH FILM CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CATALYST FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting CATALYST FOUNDATION’s website.
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