Catalytic Development Funding Corp of Northern Kentucky
1. Improve quality of life and environment; 2. Increase economic opportunity for community residents; 3. Provide affordable housing choices; 4. Attract amenities that enhance community vibrancy; 5. Grow local tax base; 6. Contribute to regional economic development.
Catalytic Development Funding Corp of Northern Kentucky at a glance
In short: Catalytic Development Funding Corp of Northern Kentucky gave $1.5M across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $293K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,463,767
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- Average grant
- $292,753
- Median grant
- $36,156
- Total assets
- $29,906,477
- +8.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Catalytic Development Funding Corp of Northern Kentucky funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Onenky Alliance ($1.0M). Together the top 5 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 16 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Catalytic Development Funding Corp of Northern Kentucky gives
- Giving grew 623% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2020) to $1.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Onenky Alliance Covington, KY | Economic Development | $1,002,500 |
| Northern Kentucky Port Authority Covington, KY | Economic Development | $383,311 |
| Fedders Construction LLC Newport, KY | Economic Development | $36,156 |
| Blue Bridge Holdings LLC Covington, KY | Economic Development | $25,000 |
| Cote Brilliante Ventures LLC Newport, KY | Economic Development | $16,800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $29,906,477 | $5,241,748 | $3,392,675 | $1,463,767 | 5 | $1,266,699 |
| 2023 | $27,471,423 | $2,578,550 | $1,212,274 | — | — | $710,272 |
| 2022 | $20,725,291 | $2,528,032 | $1,667,768 | $69,708 | 3 | $460,150 |
| 2021 | $17,082,435 | $2,043,108 | $1,499,092 | $202,511 | 5 | $352,839 |
| 2020 | $12,751,847 | $867,611 | $1,356,994 | $24,452 | 3 | $317,808 |
| 2019 | $9,032,504 | $1,471,657 | $1,145,233 | $98,492 | 5 | $223,295 |
About Catalytic Development Funding Corp of Northern Kentucky
Based on IRS filings
Catalytic Development Funding Corp of Northern Kentucky is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Covington, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $29.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $1.5M. Net investment income was $1.3M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Catalytic Development Funding Corp of Northern Kentucky is led by Jeanne Schroer, President & CEO on every filing since 2019; 3 of 24 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeanne Schroer
President & CEO
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$185K (2019) → $310K (2024)
Charles Scheper
Chairman
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Travis Gysegem
Director of Research & Underwriting
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$110K (2024)
Bob Luebbe
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruno Giacomuzzi
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Uebel
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Bicker
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pam Weber
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Finley
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Will Woodward
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bernie McKay
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lee Scheben
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rhonda Whitaker-Hurtt
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Lamothe
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Smith
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Allen
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gene Barber
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Payne
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Randazzo
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick Wirthlin
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Klare
Chief Operating Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$230K (2024)
Mark Caesar
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martin Butler
Vice Chairman
Director → Vice Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martha Skelton
Secretary
Secretary → Board Secretary, 2022
Board Secretary → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Brian Brockhoff (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Joe Klare (2019–2023) — COO
- Former: April Coffee (2022) — Director
- Former: Marty Butler (2022) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Eric Avner (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Rhonda Whitaker (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Steve Mullinger (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Tom Dibello (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Corey Sidebottom (2021) — Director
- Former: Jon Gluckman (2021) — Director
- Former: Calvin Buford (2019–2020) — Secretary
- Former: John Pielsticker (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Martha Kavalauskas (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Bill Butler (2019) — Vice Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $310K, to Jeanne Schroer (President & CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Catalytic Development Funding Corp of Northern Kentucky
How much does Catalytic Development Funding Corp of Northern Kentucky give each year?
Catalytic Development Funding Corp of Northern Kentucky gave $1.5M across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Catalytic Development Funding Corp of Northern Kentucky's typical grant size?
Catalytic Development Funding Corp of Northern Kentucky's median grant in 2024 was $36,156, and its average grant was $292,753, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Catalytic Development Funding Corp of Northern Kentucky give grants?
Catalytic Development Funding Corp of Northern Kentucky gives mostly in Kentucky: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Covington, KY (3 grants) and Newport, KY (2 grants).
Does Catalytic Development Funding Corp of Northern Kentucky give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Catalytic Development Funding Corp of Northern Kentucky's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Economic Development" (5 grants).
Who are Catalytic Development Funding Corp of Northern Kentucky's largest grantees?
Catalytic Development Funding Corp of Northern Kentucky's largest 2024 grantees include Onenky Alliance ($1,002,500), Northern Kentucky Port Authority ($383,311) and Fedders Construction LLC ($36,156), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Catalytic Development Funding Corp of Northern Kentucky?
Catalytic Development Funding Corp of Northern Kentucky reported $29.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.2M.
What is Catalytic Development Funding Corp of Northern Kentucky?
Catalytic Development Funding Corp of Northern Kentucky is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Covington, KY. It holds $29.9M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Catalytic Development Funding Corp of Northern Kentucky's EIN?
Catalytic Development Funding Corp of Northern Kentucky's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3389252. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 1, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 19, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Catalytic Development Funding Corp of Northern Kentucky funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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