Catalyst Education Inc
Catalyst Education Inc is a public charity based in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is a national nonprofit focused on helping education and other mission-driven organizations build capacity through tailored technical assistance, expert connections, and project support.
Catalyst Education Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $16,959,203
- +163.9% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $21,054,832
- +310.9% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $295,760
- +137.6% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $11,025,222
- +174.0% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Catalyst Education Inc
- How to Apply
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The website describes a project-support process in which organizations submit information about their needs, work with a Capacity Advisor to clarify goals and scope, and are connected with vetted providers. It also describes project funding through “wallets” to help cover consulting costs. No outside-grant application process or required application materials are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: 721 Hillary Street 2, New Orleans, LA 70118
Phone: (713) 213-7046
Website: https://catalyst-ed.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Catalyst Education Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 26 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization describes its work as national and says it serves organizations across the country. Its website identifies education, public, and social-sector organizations as part of its service community.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Is Catalyst Education Inc open to new grantees?
60%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 10 grantees (60%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $27K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $19K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 30% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2022–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $200 (2021) to $234K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $234K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Dept Of Education Denver, CO | Educational related issues | $50,000 |
| OSSE District of Columbia Washington, DC | Educational related issues | $50,000 |
| New Mexico Public Ed Dept Santa Fe, NM | Educational related issues | $46,000 |
| Parent Leadership Train Inst Kansas City, KS | Educational related issues | $19,000 |
| Parent Power Lab Inc Kansas City, MO | Educational related issues | $19,000 |
| Dreams KC Kansas City, CO | Educational related issues | $15,500 |
| Hope Leadership Academy Kansas City, MO | Educational related issues | $14,250 |
| Art as Mentorship Kansas City, MO | Educational related issues | $7,000 |
| McEL United Inc Brandon, FL | Educational related issues | $6,750 |
| Heart of America Indian Ctr Kansas City, MO | Educational related issues | $6,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,959,203 | $21,054,832 | $11,025,222 | — | — | $295,760 |
| 2024 | $6,425,245 | $5,124,135 | $4,023,571 | $234,000 | 10 | $124,482 |
| 2023 | $7,031,727 | $5,184,222 | $3,336,526 | $112,100 | 9 | $9,604 |
| 2022 | $5,677,091 | $2,748,210 | $3,118,426 | $135,387 | 7 | — |
| 2021 | $4,849,256 | $2,637,014 | $3,414,947 | $200 | Total only | — |
| 2020 | $6,943,000 | $3,278,384 | $1,584,840 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to mobilize and leverage collective expertise in education to strengthen schools, school systems, and education nonprofits and promote equity and excellence for all children.
Its stated activities include helping organizations diagnose challenges, identify projects suited to expert assistance, connect with providers, and access funds to support project completion. Its website also describes work with nonprofits, K–12 systems and schools, state and local agencies, place-based partnerships, foundations, and intermediary and research organizations.
Examples of 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. Parent Power Lab Inc describes its mission as amplifying parents’ collective agency to influence public education. HOPE Leadership Academy describes its mission as providing a neighborhood school centered on academic rigor, character development, and caring relationships. Art as Mentorship Inc describes work supporting young immigrant, Latinx, and low-income artists through mentorship, skills development, and mental health support. Heart of America Indian Center describes its mission as advancing the social, educational, and economic well-being of the American Indian community while promoting traditional and cultural values.
Grantmaking
The organization reported 10 grants totaling $234,000 in 2024 and 9 grants totaling $112,100 in 2023. The average grant was $23,400 in 2024 and about $12,456 in 2023. The 2025 filing lists no grants.
Notable 2024 grants included $19,000 to Parent Power Lab Inc, $14,250 to HOPE Leadership Academy, $7,000 to Art as Mentorship Inc, and $6,500 to Heart of America Indian Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing are Leona Christy, CEO; Rachel Klein, Partner; Meladee Evans, Partner; Antonia White, Partner; Rohini Thukral, Partner; Jeremy Tullis, Partner; Alisha Stewart, Partner; Taysa Mohler, Partner; Jay Altman, Treasurer; and Aaron Walker, Chairman.
Catalyst Education Inc is led by Leona Christy, CEO on every filing since 2020; 8 of 15 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Leona Christy
CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$169K (2020) → $236K (2025)
Aaron Walker
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allen Square
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Rabbitt
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Smith
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elaine Lenore
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nikhil Gehani
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Klein
Partner
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$160K (2020) → $213K (2025)
Meladee Evans
Partner
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$121K (2021) → $205K (2025)
Rohini Thukral
Partner
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$119K (2021) → $136K (2025)
Alisha Stewart
Partner
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$110K (2023) → $124K (2025)
Antonia White
Partner
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$125K (2024) → $139K (2025)
Jeremy Tullis
Partner
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$129K (2025)
Taysa Mohler
Partner
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$112K (2025)
Jay Altman
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Phillip Nevels (2021–2024) — Partner
- Former: Sana Meghani (2024) — Partner
- Former: Camille Warren (2022–2023) — Partner
- Former: Bernadette Doykos (2020–2021) — Partner
- Former: Tremaine Johnson (2020–2021) — Partner
- Former: Frances Messano (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $236K, to Leona Christy (CEO). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Catalyst Education Inc
How large is Catalyst Education Inc?
Catalyst Education Inc reported $17.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $21.1M.
What does Catalyst Education Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to mobilize and leverage collective expertise in education to strengthen schools, school systems, and education nonprofits and promote equity and excellence for all children. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Catalyst Education Inc?
The website describes a project-support process in which organizations submit information about their needs, work with a Capacity Advisor to clarify goals and scope, and are connected with vetted providers. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Catalyst Education Inc make grants?
The organization describes its work as national and says it serves organizations across the country. Its website identifies education, public, and social-sector organizations as part of its service community.
What is Catalyst Education Inc's EIN?
Catalyst Education Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2628337. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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