Dalberg Catalyst
Dalberg Catalyst exists to co-create and actively accelerate systems solutions that have a tangible and durable impact on the pressing societal and planetary challenges of our time. We tackle challenges with agility and accountability, doing what it takes to have transformative impact. Our solutions combine: 1. The systems approach that complex problems require, 2. Building from local contexts, amplifying local voices, 3. Intellectual rigor, openness, and humility, and 4. Critical actors who collectively bring the capacity and legitimacy required to shift the paradigm and implement the necessary solutions.
Dalberg Catalyst at a glance
In short: Dalberg Catalyst gave $285K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $57K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $285,000
- +7.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $57,000
- +7.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $7,139,919
- -33.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (70% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Dalberg Catalyst funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Igarape Inc ($100K). Together the top 5 received $285K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 8 grants of 21 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Dalberg Catalyst gives
- Giving fell 61% 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 $184K (2020) to $861K (2022). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $285K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Igarape Inc New York, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| Global Impact Investing Network New York, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| Madre Inc New York, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| Multiplier San Francisco, CA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Future Earth Fort Collins, CO | General Support | $35,000 |
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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 | $7,139,919 | $5,985,311 | $8,605,086 | $285,000 | 5 | $53,963 |
| 2023 | $10,684,232 | $8,714,154 | $8,700,923 | $265,000 | 5 | $5,006 |
| 2022 | $10,946,240 | $11,117,088 | $9,829,659 | $861,000 | 5 | $27 |
| 2021 | $9,274,469 | $6,351,402 | $4,665,671 | $737,251 | 4 | — |
| 2020 | $7,121,147 | $9,547,192 | $3,680,069 | $183,639 | 2 | — |
About Dalberg Catalyst
Based on IRS filings
Dalberg Catalyst is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $285K. Net investment income was $54K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dalberg Catalyst is led by Sonila Cook, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 5 of 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sonila Cook
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$237K (2020) → $242K (2024)
Dan Tuttle
Director & Treasurer
Director → Director & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mariah Levin
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Hanstad
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Y Park
Secretary
General Counsel & Secretary → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
12 hrs/week
$43K (2021) → $42K (2024)
Chris Devairakkam
COO & CFO
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$54K (2022) → $230K (2024)
Jordan K. Fabyanske
Chief Program Officer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$141K (2022) → $250K (2024)
robyn van den heuvel
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$131K (2024)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Usman Gulzar (2023) — Finance Manager
- Former: Henrik Skovby (2020–2022) — Founder & Chair
- Former: Bhavana Chilukuri (2020–2021) — Director of Programs
- Former: Richard Ryan (2021) — Chief Financial Officer
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 $250K, to Jordan K Fabyanske (Chief Program Officer). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Dalberg Catalyst
How much does Dalberg Catalyst give each year?
Dalberg Catalyst gave $285K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $265K across 5 grants.
What is Dalberg Catalyst's typical grant size?
Dalberg Catalyst's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $57,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Dalberg Catalyst give grants?
Dalberg Catalyst gives mostly in New York: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (18%) and Colorado (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Dalberg Catalyst give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Dalberg Catalyst's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Dalberg Catalyst's largest grantees?
Dalberg Catalyst's largest 2024 grantees include Igarape Inc ($100,000), Global Impact Investing Network ($50,000) and Madre Inc ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dalberg Catalyst?
Dalberg Catalyst reported $7.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.0M.
What is Dalberg Catalyst?
Dalberg Catalyst is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Washington, DC. It holds $7.1M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Dalberg Catalyst's EIN?
Dalberg Catalyst's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2108637. 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 May 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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