Catalyst for Peace
Catalyst for Peace is a private foundation, 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.
Catalyst for Peace at a glance
In short: Catalyst for Peace gave $49K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $49,172
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $24,586
- Median grant
- $24,586
- Total assets
- $1,497,343
- -32.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (4% 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 for Peace funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fambul TOK Int'l - Sierra Leone ($47K). Together the top 2 received $49K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 14 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Catalyst for Peace gives
- Giving fell 79% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2022) to $233K (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $49K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,497,343 | $343,286 | $1,033,548 | $49,172 | 2 | $925,308 | $8,187 |
| 2023 | $2,202,712 | $247,478 | $652,215 | — | — | $584,862 | — |
| 2022 | $3,479,047 | $127,532 | $1,095,807 | $25,681 | 3 | $992,087 | $13,145 |
| 2021 | $3,740,308 | $285,926 | $749,933 | $233,202 | 6 | $636,016 | $44,602 |
| 2020 | $4,234,563 | $298,206 | $898,861 | $213,200 | 3 | — | $160,677 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Catalyst for Peace is led by Elisabeth Hoffman, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elisabeth Hoffman
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$130K (2020) → $136K (2024)
Alfred Hoffman Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Sampson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Seth Johnson
Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $136K, to Elisabeth Hoffman (President).
Frequently asked questions about Catalyst for Peace
How much does Catalyst for Peace give each year?
Catalyst for Peace gave $49K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Catalyst for Peace?
Catalyst for Peace reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $343K.
Where does Catalyst for Peace operate?
Catalyst for Peace has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Maine, New York.
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.
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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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