Catania Family Foundation
Catania Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Redmond, Washington. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, all of whose grant dollars went to recipients in Washington.
Catania Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Catania Family Foundation gave $98K across 57 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Washington. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $97,940
- -2.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 57
- +3.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,718
- -6.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $85,543
- +26.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (13 of 57, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Catania Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The filing lists Anthony Barbara Catania as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: Anthony Barbara Catania
Mailing address: PO Box 903, Redmond, WA 98073
Phone: (425) 868-7137
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Catania Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hopelink Redmond Center ($10K). Together the top 10 received $32K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
224 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 224 grants of 224 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to organizations in Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 57 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Catania Family Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 57 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 74% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 72% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $52K (2020) to $101K (2023). In 2024 it made 57 grants totaling $98K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hopelink Redmond Center Redmond, WA | Assist with Charitable Cause | $10,000 |
| Babies of Homelessness Bothell, WA | Assist with Charitable Cause | $3,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission Seattle, WA | Assist with Charitable Cause | $3,000 |
| Bertsch School Seattle, WA | Assist with Charitable Cause | $2,840 |
| Westside Baby Seattle, WA | Assist with Charitable Cause | $2,500 |
| St Francis House Seattle, WA | Assist with Charitable Cause | $2,500 |
| Wellspring Seattle, WA | Assist with Charitable Cause | $2,400 |
| Eileen and Callies Place Kent, WA | Assist with Charitable Cause | $2,000 |
| Roosevelt Golden Grads Edmonds, WA | Assist with Charitable Cause | $2,000 |
| Greater Hansville Community Center Hansville, WA | Assist with Charitable Cause | $2,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $85,543 | $152,892 | $145,724 | $97,940 | 57 | $97,940 | $131,822 | $135,911 |
| 2023 | $67,817 | $131,228 | $115,341 | $100,800 | 55 | $100,800 | $111,512 | $101,285 |
| 2022 | $51,930 | $97,263 | $98,193 | $80,900 | 50 | $80,900 | $80,578 | $83,465 |
| 2021 | $52,860 | $135,850 | $110,396 | $96,300 | 41 | $96,300 | $97,675 | $89,849 |
| 2020 | $33,503 | $263,625 | $62,698 | $52,000 | 21 | — | $53,881 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Catania Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $136K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants include organizations addressing homelessness, basic needs, hunger, and community support. For example, Babies of Homelessness says it provides diapers, wipes, and formula to local families in need; Westside Baby says it provides diapers, clothing, and equipment to local children in need; and Hunger Intervention Program says it works to increase food security in north King County through meals, education, and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 57 grants totaling $97,940. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median grant of $1,500. Among its largest grants were $10,000 to Hopelink Redmond Center; $3,000 each to Babies of Homelessness and Union Gospel Mission; and $2,500 each to Westside Baby and St. Francis House. Other 2024 grantees included Backpack Brigade, Assistance League of the Eastside, Hunger Intervention Program, and Greater Hansville Community Center, each receiving $2,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Anthony Catania and Barbara Catania as Foundation Managers, and Holly Catania, Christina Catania, and Kellie Merrill as Directors.
Catania Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; all 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christina Catania
Director
On filings since 2020
$5K (2024)
Holly Catania
Director
On filings since 2020
$5K (2024)
Kellie Merrill
Director
On filings since 2020
$5K (2024)
Anthony Catania
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2020
$5K (2024)
Barbara Catania
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2020
$5K (2024)
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 $5K, to Anthony Catania (Foundation Mgr.). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Catania Family Foundation
How much does Catania Family Foundation give each year?
Catania Family Foundation gave $98K across 57 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $101K across 55 grants.
What is Catania Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Catania Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,718, across 57 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Catania Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Catania Family Foundation give grants?
Catania Family Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (30 grants), Redmond, WA (4 grants), Issaquah, WA (4 grants) and Renton, WA (2 grants).
Does Catania Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 57 grants with a stated purpose on Catania Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assist with Charitable Cause" (57 grants).
Who are Catania Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Catania Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Hopelink Redmond Center ($10,000), Babies of Homelessness ($3,000) and Union Gospel Mission ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Catania Family Foundation?
Catania Family Foundation reported $86K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $98K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $136K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Catania Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants include organizations addressing homelessness, basic needs, hunger, and community support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Catania Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Catania Family Foundation's EIN?
Catania Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3723109. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Catania Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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Grantable. (2026). Catania Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/catania-family-foundation-morg_8ce5e367b42246428cb6431377051693
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