CATALYST CALIFORNIA ADVOCATES FOR RACIAL JUSTICE BY BUILDING POWER AND TRANSFORMING PUBLIC SYSTEMS. WE PARTNER WITH COMMUNITIES OF COLOR, CONDUCT INNOVATIVE RESEARCH, DEVELOP POLICIES FOR ACTIONABLE CHANGE, AND SHIFT MONEY AND POWER BACK INTO OUR COMMUNITIES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.2M
+17.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
-39.9% YoY
Grant Count
16
+166.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$80K
-77.5% YoY
About Catalyst California
Based on IRS filings
Catalyst California is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in LOS ANGELES, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $11.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 16 grants totaling $1.3M. Net investment income was $786K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,229,272 | $9,584,913 | $12,728,275 |
| Revenue | $13,315,716 | $6,436,201 | $16,322,929 |
| Expenses | $11,239,371 | $11,161,797 | $14,293,438 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $785,696 | $2,419 | $118,260 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include California Calls Education Fund ($424,000), East Bay Alliance for a Sustainable Econo ($115,000), Khmer Girls in Action ($115,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CALIFORNIA BUDGET & POLICY CENTER SACRAMENTO, CA | BUDGET POWER PROJECT -MILLION VOTERS PROJECT | $100,000 |
| CALIFORNIA CALLS EDUCATION FUND LOS ANGELES, CA | BUDGET POWER PROJECT -MILLION VOTERS PROJECT | $424,000 |
| CHANGING WORLDS LLC LONG BEACH, CA | BOLD VISION MENTAL HEALTH CAMPAIGN | $7,500 |
| COMMUNITY COALITION LOS ANGELES, CA | BUDGET POWER PROJECT -MILLION VOTERS PROJECT | $57,500 |
| EAST BAY ALLIANCE FOR A SUSTAINABLE ECONO OAKLAND, CA | BUDGET POWER PROJECT -MILLION VOTERS PROJECT | $115,000 |
| FIRST 5 ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA ALAMEDA, CA | WHOLE CHILD EQUITY PARTNERSHIP SURVEY WORK | $6,100 |
| FRESNO BUILDING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES FRESNO, CA | BUDGET POWER PROJECT -MILLION VOTERS PROJECT | $60,000 |
| INLAND EMPIRE MIDWIFERY AND LACTATION TEMECULA, CA | WHOLE CHILD EQUITY PARTNERSHIP AWARENESS WORK | $8,000 |
| INNERCITY STRUGGLE LOS ANGELES, CA | WHOLE CHILD EQUITY PARTNERSHIP AWARENESS WORK | $7,000 |
| KHMER GIRLS IN ACTION LONG BEACH, CA | BUDGET POWER PROJECT -MILLION VOTERS PROJECT | $115,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN KIM | PRESIDENT/CEO | 40 | $334,881 |
| FRED ALI | CHAIR | 2.5 | — |
| MARIA CABILDO | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| STEPHEN R ENGLISH ESQ | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| CHRISSIE CASTRO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SANDRA CELEDON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JAMES HEAD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BARRY S LITT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MONICA LOZANO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MOLLY MUNGER ESQ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KACI PATTERSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ALBERTO RETANA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHRIS WILSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LEENA MATHEW | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 25 | $101,306 |
| WENDELYN KILLIAN | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $240,091 |
| JORGE JIMENEZ | FINANCE-BUDGET AND GRANTS MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR | 40 | $196,648 |
| MIKE RUSSO | VP OF POLICY AND PROGRAMS | 40 | $164,005 |
| JOHN DOBARD | VP OF POLICY AND PROGRAMS | 40 | $169,665 |
| VICKIE RAMOS HARRIS | VP OF POLICY AND PROGRAMS | 40 | $156,392 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Catalyst California?
Catalyst California is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in LOS ANGELES, CA. It holds $11.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Catalyst California?
As of 2024, Catalyst California holds $11.2M in total assets with $13.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 16 grants totaling $1.3M in 2024.
Where does Catalyst California operate?
Catalyst California has awarded grants in Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Tennessee.
What size grants does Catalyst California award?
In 2024, Catalyst California awarded 16 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $80K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Catalyst California's EIN?
Catalyst California's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4835230. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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