Catalyst Foundation
Catalyst Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Established in July 2002, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.3M
+5.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$173K
+356.3% YoY
Grant Count
22
+340.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
+3.7% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Catalyst Foundation reported a distributable amount of $604K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports a diverse range of charitable purposes, including:
- General charitable purposes
- Education
- Music exhibition
- International diplomacy
- Scholarships
- Public film festivals
- Policy research
- Senior services and aging in place
Grantmaking
The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, Utah, and Idaho.
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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
As of December 2024:
- Total assets: $6,260,811
- Total revenues: $575,876
- Total expenses: $271,004
- Total liabilities: $3,400
Historical Assets (2023):
- Total assets: $5,955,939
- Total revenues: $2,570,000
- Total expenses: $140,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,260,811 | $5,955,939 | $6,131,162 |
| Revenue | $575,876 | $2,573,851 | $374,322 |
| Expenses | $271,004 | $140,042 | $424,564 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $177,189 | $38,024 | $284,157 |
| Net Investment Income | $510,241 | $2,471,833 | $251,915 |
| Distributable Amount | $603,934 | $584,196 | $677,324 |
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
113 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Healing Place ($30,000), University of Virginia ($30,000), Benie Foundation ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ARTHUR C CLARKE FOUNDATION ALEXANDRIA, VA | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $2,500 |
| BENIE FOUNDATION SAN DIEGO, CA | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $20,000 |
| CATO INSTITUTE WASHINGTON, DC | GEN | $2,000 |
| CHEVY CHASE AT HOME CHEVY CHASE, MD | HELP SENIORS LIVE AT HOME | $5,000 |
| COMMITTEE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS IN NORTH KOREA WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $2,000 |
| CORONADO TIMES CORONADO, CA | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $1,000 |
| COSMOS CLUB HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND WASHINGTON, DC | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | $1,000 |
| COUNCIL ON FOREIGN RELATIONS NEW YORK, NY | INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMACY | $20,000 |
| ENVIRONMENTAL FILM FESTIVAL WASHINGTON, DC | PUBLIC FILM FESTIVAL | $20,000 |
| HEALING PLACE LOUISVILLE, KY | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $30,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIANA LADY DOUGAN | CHAIRMAN, PRES., TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| GAVIN M DOUGAN | SECRETARY, TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ELENA LADY MINTON | TREASURER, TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Catalyst Foundation fund?
The foundation supports a diverse range of charitable purposes, including: • General charitable purposes • Education • Music exhibition • International diplomacy • Scholarships • Public film festivals • Policy research • Senior services and aging in place
How do I apply for a grant from Catalyst Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Made 26 grants in the most recent year • Typical grant awards range from $22,000 to $202,000 • Recent grantees include the UCSF Foundation, The Healing Place/John Morgan Center for the Homeless ($30,000), Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital ($20,000), and Benie Foundation ($20,000) **Geographic Focus:** The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, Utah, and Idaho.
What size grants does Catalyst Foundation award?
In 2024, Catalyst Foundation awarded 22 grants totaling $173K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Catalyst Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Catalyst Foundation reported a distributable amount of $604K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Catalyst Foundation's EIN?
Catalyst Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0666762. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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