Community Catalyst Action Fund Inc
The Community Catalyst Action Fund (CCAF) is committed to ensuring consumers are actively engaged in the decision-making that shapes our health and health system.that means influencing or changing the landscape to make access to comprehensive health care a central tenet of policymaking and creating opportunities for consumers to participate fully and directly in the creation and implementation of laws affecting their access to quality care.we elect candidates who will relentlessly protect and champion access to quality, affordable care and get involved in efforts that center health care and justice in policy and decision making.
Community Catalyst Action Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Community Catalyst Action Fund Inc gave $12K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,150
- -59.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,150
- -19.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,150
- Total assets
- $490,890
- -26.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Community Catalyst Action Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was MHM Support Services ($12K).
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 38 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Community Catalyst Action Fund Inc gives
- Giving fell 94% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2024) to $471K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MHM Support Services Chesterfield, MO | Health Care Program Services | $12,150 |
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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 | $490,890 | $120,921 | $290,807 | $12,150 | 1 | $20,821 |
| 2023 | $669,941 | $218,073 | $220,537 | $30,000 | 2 | $17,573 |
| 2022 | $659,871 | $200,934 | $382,592 | $122,889 | 5 | $934 |
| 2021 | $866,399 | $202,467 | $390,931 | $210,552 | 12 | $2,467 |
| 2020 | $1,195,933 | $625,956 | $727,287 | $471,219 | 18 | $3,665 |
About Community Catalyst Action Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
Community Catalyst Action Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $491K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $12K. Net investment income was $21K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Community Catalyst Action Fund Inc is led by Brandon Wilson, Co-Interim President & CEO on the 2024 filing; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brandon Wilson
Co-Interim President & CEO
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dana Clarke
Co-Interim President & CEO
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eddy Morales
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine S. Villers
Director
President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tshombe Hubbard
Treasurer & Director
Director → Treasurer & Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mahesh Bhatia
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Stewart - Former
Former Chief Executive Officer
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Emily Stewart (2023) — Chief Executive Officer
- Former: Dan McGrath (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Karen Hicks (2020–2022) — Chairperson & Director
- Former: John McDonough (2020–2021) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Community Catalyst Action Fund Inc
How much does Community Catalyst Action Fund Inc give each year?
Community Catalyst Action Fund Inc gave $12K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $30K across 2 grants.
How large is Community Catalyst Action Fund Inc?
Community Catalyst Action Fund Inc reported $491K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $121K.
What is Community Catalyst Action Fund Inc?
Community Catalyst Action Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Boston, MA. It holds $491K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Community Catalyst Action Fund Inc operate?
Community Catalyst Action Fund Inc has awarded grants in Alabama, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maine, Missouri, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Wyoming.
What is Community Catalyst Action Fund Inc's EIN?
Community Catalyst Action Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0687494. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 19, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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