Catalyst Charity Foundation
Catalyst Charity Foundation is a private foundation focused on religion, based in McAllen, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $59K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $46K.
Catalyst Charity Foundation at a glance
In short: Catalyst Charity Foundation gave $46K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $46,176
- -10.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -41.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,597
- +54.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $58,919
- +10.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (65% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Catalyst Charity Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Nanak Center ($12K). Together the top 7 received $46K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Catalyst Charity Foundation gives
- Giving grew 172% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2021) to $51K (2023). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nanak Center Edinburg, TX | Charitable donation to religious organization | $12,000 |
| Siddeshwari Seva Atlanta, GA | Donation for maintenance of the orrganization | $12,000 |
| Sri Meenakshi Temple Society Pearland, TX | Contribution to a nonprofit religious society | $7,500 |
| Iargv Edinburg, TX | Contribution to India Association of RGV an exempt Socio Cultural organization | $5,500 |
| KS HT Frisco, TX | Contribution to a charitable religious organization | $4,116 |
| India Cultutal Center and Temple Eads, TN | Contribution to a nonprofit religiousorganization | $4,060 |
| Marv McAllen, TX | Contribution to a Cultural organization | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58,919 | $51,666 | $46,176 | $46,176 | 7 | $46,176 |
| 2023 | $53,429 | $50,000 | $51,414 | $51,414 | 12 | $51,414 |
| 2022 | $54,843 | $50,000 | $28,501 | $28,501 | 3 | $28,501 |
| 2021 | $33,344 | $30,000 | $17,122 | $17,002 | 1 | $17,002 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Catalyst Charity Foundation is led by Padmini Bhadriraju, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Padmini Bhadriraju
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Archit Nangavaram
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Mahathi Nangavaram
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Catalyst Charity Foundation
How much does Catalyst Charity Foundation give each year?
Catalyst Charity Foundation gave $46K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $51K across 12 grants.
What is Catalyst Charity Foundation's typical grant size?
Catalyst Charity Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,500, and its average grant was $6,597, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Catalyst Charity Foundation give grants?
Catalyst Charity Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (26%) and Tennessee (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Edinburg, TX (2 grants).
Does Catalyst Charity Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Catalyst Charity Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Catalyst Charity Foundation's largest grantees?
Catalyst Charity Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Nanak Center ($12,000), Siddeshwari Seva ($12,000) and Sri Meenakshi Temple Society ($7,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Catalyst Charity Foundation?
Catalyst Charity Foundation reported $59K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $52K.
What is Catalyst Charity Foundation?
Catalyst Charity Foundation is a private foundation focused on religion, based in McAllen, TX. It holds $59K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Catalyst Charity Foundation's EIN?
Catalyst Charity Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3631570. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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