Catalyst for Peace is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in FALMOUTH, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $49K. Net investment income was $8K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.5M
-32.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$49K
Grant Count
2
Avg Grant Size
$25K
About Catalyst for Peace
Based on IRS filings
Catalyst for Peace is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in FALMOUTH, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $49K. Net investment income was $8K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,497,343 | $2,202,712 | $3,479,047 |
| Revenue | $343,286 | $247,478 | $127,532 |
| Expenses | $1,033,548 | $652,215 | $1,095,807 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $925,308 | $584,862 | $992,087 |
| Net Investment Income | $8,187 | — | $13,145 |
| 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 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Fambul Tok Int'l - Sierra Leone ($47,100), Neo Philanthropy for Psfg ($2,072).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FAMBUL TOK INT'L - SIERRA LEONE | COMMUNITY RECONCILIATION | $47,100 |
| NEO PHILANTHROPY FOR PSFG NEW YORK, NY | MEMBERSHIP & PROGRAM SUPPORT | $2,072 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELISABETH HOFFMAN | PRESIDENT | 40 | $136,350 |
| SETH JOHNSON | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| ALFRED HOFFMAN JR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CYNTHIA SAMPSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Catalyst for Peace?
Catalyst for Peace is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in FALMOUTH, ME. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Catalyst for Peace?
As of 2024, Catalyst for Peace holds $1.5M in total assets with $343K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $49K in 2024.
Where does Catalyst for Peace operate?
Catalyst for Peace has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Maine, New York.
What size grants does Catalyst for Peace award?
In 2024, Catalyst for Peace awarded 2 grants totaling $49K — an average of about $25K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Catalyst for Peace's EIN?
Catalyst for Peace's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2202654. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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