James D & Kathryn a Catalano
James D & Kathryn a Catalano is a private foundation, based in Minneapolis, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $15K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $10K. Net investment income was $10K.
James D & Kathryn a Catalano at a glance
In short: James D & Kathryn a Catalano gave $10K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,000
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,000
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,750
- Total assets
- $14,887
- -10.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who James D & Kathryn a Catalano funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rise Early Learning Center ($3K). Together the top 5 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How James D & Kathryn a Catalano gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+16%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 120% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2022) to $10K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rise Early Learning Center Saint Louis Park, MN | General Operational Use | $3,400 |
| Great River Greening St. Paul, MN | General Operational Use | $3,000 |
| Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Fdn Chaska, MN | General Operational Use | $1,750 |
| Friends of the Smithsonian Washington, DC | General Operational Use | $1,750 |
| Hopekids Apple Valley, MN | General Operational Use | $100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,887 | $10,019 | $11,674 | $10,000 | 5 | $11,541 | $10,019 | $9,579 |
| 2024 | $16,542 | $10,926 | $10,741 | $9,231 | 5 | $10,606 | $9,551 | $10,612 |
| 2023 | $16,357 | $9,702 | $9,100 | $9,100 | 7 | $9,100 | $9,702 | $8,925 |
| 2022 | — | — | — | $8,600 | 6 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $153,950 | $153,950 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James D & Kathryn a Catalano reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
James D & Kathryn a Catalano is led by James D. Catalano, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James D. Catalano
President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn A. Catalano
Chief Operat
Cheif Operating Officer → Cheif Operat, 2023
Cheif Operat → Chief Operat, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 James D & Kathryn a Catalano
How much does James D & Kathryn a Catalano give each year?
James D & Kathryn a Catalano gave $10K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $9K across 5 grants.
What is James D & Kathryn a Catalano's typical grant size?
James D & Kathryn a Catalano's median grant in 2025 was $1,750, and its average grant was $2,000, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does James D & Kathryn a Catalano give grants?
James D & Kathryn a Catalano gives mostly in Minnesota: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (18%).
Does James D & Kathryn a Catalano give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of James D & Kathryn a Catalano's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are James D & Kathryn a Catalano's largest grantees?
James D & Kathryn a Catalano's largest 2025 grantees include Rise Early Learning Center ($3,400), Great River Greening ($3,000) and Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Fdn ($1,750), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is James D & Kathryn a Catalano?
James D & Kathryn a Catalano reported $15K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is James D & Kathryn a Catalano's EIN?
James D & Kathryn a Catalano's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4137183. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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