Rf Catalytic Capital Inc
RF Catalytic Capital Inc (RFCC) is a 501(c)(3) public foundation and charitable offshoot of The Rockefeller Foundation, established in September 2020. Headquartered at 420 Fifth Avenue in New York, NY, RFCC operates as a collaborative funding mechanism that enables social innovators, impact investors, governments, and businesses to combine their financing toward shared ventures and projects. Rather than functioning as a traditional grantmaker, RFCC provides comprehensive infrastructure support and serves as a fiscal sponsor and project incubator for transformational initiatives addressing global challenges.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$268.6M
-5.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$124.5M
+127.3% YoY
Grant Count
105
+250.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.2M
-35.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: RFCC exists as a mechanism to channel funding to places and people in a faster and more efficient manner, serving both investors and recipients with visionary solutions that help solve today's most urgent challenges.
Vision: RFCC acts as a problem solver to improve the lives of vulnerable people by transforming today's greatest challenges into collaborative opportunities, offering access to a pipeline of big sustainable ideas, while catalyzing impact faster and at scale.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Food Systems
- Health
- Power & Climate
- Reframing the Global Financial System
- U.S. Economic Opportunity
Grantmaking
Grant Range
** $1 million to $7.4 million, with documented awards ranging from $180,000 to $19.7 million depending on project scope and duration.
How to Apply
** RFCC does not operate a traditional public grant application process. Instead, it works through project-based partnerships and fiscal sponsorship arrangements. Inquiries can be directed through the website contact form at rfcatalytic.org/work-with-us/.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
RFCC operates globally with concentration in the United States, Africa, and Asia. Recent grantmaking activity shows focus in District of Columbia, California, and North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023-2024:
- Total Assets: $268.6 million to $284.3 million
- Total Revenue: $167.6 million to $289 million
- Total Expenses: $178.3 million to $193 million
- Total Liabilities: $106 million (2023)
Tax Status: Tax-exempt since October 2020 (EIN: 85-2150251)
Rating: Three-Star rating from independent charity evaluator with an 85% overall score, reflecting strong accountability and finance practices.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $268,620,483 | $284,290,525 | $174,203,183 |
| Revenue | $167,640,233 | $289,020,356 | $78,574,107 |
| Expenses | $178,269,283 | $192,551,695 | $223,643,088 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $5,963,440 | $5,306,927 | $1,275,048 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
107 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Rf Catalytic Capital Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Justice Climate Fund ($4,000,000), Global Impact ($3,880,000), Coalition for Green Capital ($3,264,704).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 5 LAKES ENERGY LLC NORTHPORT, MI | TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE | $300,000 |
| ACTION FOR THE CLIMATE EMERGENCY CHARLESTON, MA | TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE | $1,000,000 |
| ACUMEN FUND INC NEW YORK, NY | TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE | $1,875,000 |
| ALLIANCE FOR TRIBAL CLEAN ENERGY WASHINGTON, DC | TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE | $750,000 |
| ALLIANCE FOR TRIBAL CLEAN ENERGY WASHINGTON, DC | TO SUPPORT CAPACITY BUILDING | $2,500,000 |
| AMALGAMATED CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC WASHINGTON, DC | TO SUPPORT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT | $2,000,000 |
| AMALGAMATED CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC WASHINGTON, DC | TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE | $250,000 |
| AMALGAMATED CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC WASHINGTON, DC | TO SUPPORT CAPACITY BUILDING | $600,000 |
| AMERICAN COUNCIL ON RENEWABLE ENERGY WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $300,000 |
| AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION DALLAS, TX | IN SUPPORT OF LAUNCHING PERIODIC TABLE OF FOOD INITIATIVE (PTFI) | $500,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board Members:
- Natalye Paquin – President and Board Chair
- Keith Olson – Treasurer
- Erica Guyer – Secretary
- Robert (Rob) Hillman – Director
- Laura Sparks – Director
The RFCC Board comprises two independent board members and three Rockefeller Foundation staff members who serve in parallel to their roles at the Foundation.
Workforce: RFCC employs 51 staff members as of 2024, with significant growth (166.7% year-over-year growth reported at one point). Staff breakdown includes project management, consulting, and other departmental roles.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERICA GUYER | SECRETARY | 17.5 | — |
| NATALYE PAQUIN | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| ROBERT HILLMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GERALDINE F WATSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| IRENA DIMARIO | INTERIM-TREASURER (THRU 2/2024) | 5 | — |
| KEITH OLSON | TREASURER (AS OF 03/2024) | 5 | — |
| DWANYE MONTAQUE | ASSISTANT TREASURER | 17.5 | — |
| NANCY JUETTE | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 28 | — |
| WOOCHONG UM | CEO OF GEAPP (AS OF 10/2024) | 35 | $292,521 |
| JOSEPH KARANJA NGANGA | INTERIM CEO OF GEAPP (THRU 10/24) | 35 | $508,022 |
| PETER COLAVITO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, IOF | 35 | $393,444 |
| SUNDAA BRIDGETT-JONES | CHIEF PARTNERSHIP OFFICER OF GEAPP | 35 | $365,335 |
| STEPHEN SIDEBOTTOM | COO OF GEAPP (THRU 10/2024) | 35 | $401,197 |
| STEFANA FAIRHOLME | CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER OF GEAPP | 35 | $411,777 |
| ELIZABETH SMALL | CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER OF GEAPP | 35 | $335,999 |
| KITTY BU | VP SE ASIA OF GEAPP | 35 | $477,092 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
RFCC announced a $10 million initiative to accelerate Food is Medicine adoption across the United States (2026)
$10 Million Initiative Aims to Accelerate Food is Medicine Adoption ...ReFED Catalytic Grant Fund, supported by RFCC, announced grants to seven organizations to reduce consumer food waste in its first open call
ReFED Catalytic Grant Fund Announces Open Call to Address On-Farm Food Loss | WebWireReFED Catalytic Grant Fund announced an open call to address on-farm food loss
ReFED Catalytic Grant Fund Announces Open Call to Address On-Farm Food Loss | WebWireCatalytic Fund (supported by RFCC) awarded $1.25 million federal grant to boost real estate investment in Northern Kentucky (2024)
ReFED Catalytic Grant Fund Announces Open Call to Address On-Farm Food Loss | WebWireSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Rf Catalytic Capital Inc fund?
**Mission:** RFCC exists as a mechanism to channel funding to places and people in a faster and more efficient manner, serving both investors and recipients with visionary solutions that help solve today's most urgent challenges. **Vision:** RFCC acts as a problem solver to improve the lives of vulnerable people by transforming today's greatest challenges into collaborative opportunities, offering access to a pipeline of big sustainable ideas, while catalyzing impact faster and at scale. **Prim…
How do I apply for a grant from Rf Catalytic Capital Inc?
**Grant Range:** $1 million to $7.4 million, with documented awards ranging from $180,000 to $19.7 million depending on project scope and duration. **Annual Giving:** $127.9 million to $128 million (2023) **Total Giving:** $117.7 million (based on most recent IRS 990 filing) **Application Process:** RFCC does not operate a traditional public grant application process. Instead, it works through project-based partnerships and fiscal sponsorship arrangements. Inquiries can be directed through the …
Where does Rf Catalytic Capital Inc make grants?
RFCC operates globally with concentration in the United States, Africa, and Asia. Recent grantmaking activity shows focus in District of Columbia, California, and North Carolina.
What size grants does Rf Catalytic Capital Inc award?
In 2024, Rf Catalytic Capital Inc awarded 105 grants totaling $124.5M — an average of about $1.2M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Rf Catalytic Capital Inc's EIN?
Rf Catalytic Capital Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2150251. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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