Samuel M and Alma Catsman Foundation
The Samuel M and Alma Catsman Foundation is a private foundation based in Stuart, Florida. Its recent grants support charitable organizations, including animal welfare groups, children’s organizations, a hospital, a university foundation, an arts and history museum, and community organizations.
Samuel M and Alma Catsman Foundation at a glance
In short: Samuel M and Alma Catsman Foundation gave $537K across 27 grants in 2026 (avg $20K), mostly in Florida. 52% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $537,000
- -27.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 27
- +68.8% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $19,889
- -56.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $5,373,567
- -2.2% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 52% first-time grantees (14 of 27, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Florida (61% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Samuel M and Alma Catsman 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 38 S Sewalls Point Road, Stuart, FL 34996-6728
Phone: (561) 346-1393
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Samuel M and Alma Catsman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Humane Society of Treasure Coast ($110K). Together the top 10 received $480K.
Grant Size Distribution
92 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 92 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, reported grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, North Carolina, Tennessee, New York, and Arizona. Examples include grants to organizations in Florida and North Carolina, as well as St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Tennessee and Guiding Eyes for the Blind in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Samuel M and Alma Catsman Foundation open to new grantees?
52%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 14 of 27 grantees (52%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $39K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $35K repeat.
- 44% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 145% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $456K (2020) to $737K (2025). In 2026 it made 27 grants totaling $537K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Humane Society of Treasure Coast Palm City, FL | $75,000 contribution to the Humane Society to pay the annual sponsorship fee and matching gifts for the Paws & Claws annual fundraiser event. Additional $35,000 contribution to the Humane Society to pay for the construction of the animal intake center at the Humane Society. | $110,000 |
| YMCA of the Treasure Coast Stuart, FL | To pay for purchase of new furniture and cost of renovating the daycare center at the Stuart YMCA branch. | $100,000 |
| Watauga Humane Society Boone, NC | General operating purposes | $55,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Memphis, TN | General operating purposes | $35,000 |
| Hibiscus Childrens Center Jensen Beach, FL | General operating purposes | $35,000 |
| Blowing Rock Art History Museum Blowing Rock, NC | General operating purposes | $35,000 |
| Appalachian State University Foundation Boone, NC | Contribution to Appalachian State University Foundation to pay for the sponsorship fee for the App Summer Music Festival at the university. | $35,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children Orlando, FL | General operating purposes | $25,000 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind Yorktown Heights, NY | General operating purposes | $25,000 |
| Treasure Coast Wildlife Center Palm City, FL | Contribution to the Treasure Coast Wildlife Center for general operating purposes. | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,373,567 | $435,901 | $556,515 | $537,000 | 27 | — | $416,386 | $567,897 |
| 2025 | $5,494,181 | $523,101 | $748,235 | $736,600 | 16 | $736,600 | $511,466 | $507,999 |
| 2024 | $5,719,315 | $213,614 | $535,168 | $522,500 | 16 | $522,500 | $205,934 | $470,898 |
| 2023 | $6,040,869 | $36,551 | $558,940 | $553,500 | 15 | $553,500 | $223,918 | $469,576 |
| 2022 | $6,563,258 | $159,549 | $548,966 | $532,500 | 18 | $532,500 | $183,794 | $536,437 |
| 2021 | $6,922,591 | $317,425 | $524,608 | $515,000 | 17 | — | $311,305 | $449,976 |
| 2020 | $7,043,277 | $238,498 | $460,796 | $455,550 | 15 | — | $258,123 | $438,788 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Samuel M and Alma Catsman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $568K for 2026 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its reported grants include support for animal care and facilities, children’s services, medical research and care, arts and cultural organizations, education, and community programs.
The grantees describe their work in varied terms. Watauga Humane Society says it provides shelter, food, medical care, and other support to homeless animals. Hibiscus Children’s Center says it provides services to abused and neglected children. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its mission as advancing cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Guiding Eyes for the Blind says it provides guide dogs to people with vision loss.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $537,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $110,000, with a median of $7,500. In 2025, it reported 16 grants totaling $736,600; in 2024, it reported 16 grants totaling $522,500.
Among the largest reported grants in 2026 were $110,000 to the Humane Society of Treasure Coast for an annual fundraiser sponsorship and matching gifts, and construction of an animal intake center; $100,000 to YMCA of the Treasure Coast for furniture and daycare-center renovation at its Stuart branch; and $55,000 to Watauga Humane Society for general operating purposes. Other grants included $35,000 each to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Hibiscus Children’s Center, Blowing Rock Art History Museum, and Appalachian State University Foundation, and $25,000 each to Shriners Hospitals for Children, Guiding Eyes for the Blind, and Treasure Coast Wildlife Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists William G Dempsey as president and treasurer, and Eilleen Z Dempsey as vice president and secretary.
Samuel M and Alma Catsman Foundation is led by William G Dempsey, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
William G Dempsey
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eilleen Z Dempsey
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Beverly Contway (2020) — President & Secretary
- Former: W Glenn Dempsey (2020) — Vice President & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Samuel M and Alma Catsman Foundation
How much does Samuel M and Alma Catsman Foundation give each year?
Samuel M and Alma Catsman Foundation gave $537K across 27 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $737K across 16 grants.
What is Samuel M and Alma Catsman Foundation's typical grant size?
Samuel M and Alma Catsman Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $7,500, and its average grant was $19,889, across 27 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Samuel M and Alma Catsman Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Samuel M and Alma Catsman Foundation give grants?
Samuel M and Alma Catsman Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (25%) and Tennessee (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brevard, NC (9 grants), Palm City, FL (2 grants), Stuart, FL (2 grants) and Boone, NC (2 grants).
Does Samuel M and Alma Catsman Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 74% of Samuel M and Alma Catsman Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Samuel M and Alma Catsman Foundation's largest grantees?
Samuel M and Alma Catsman Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Humane Society of Treasure Coast ($110,000), YMCA of the Treasure Coast ($100,000) and Watauga Humane Society ($55,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Samuel M and Alma Catsman Foundation?
Samuel M and Alma Catsman Foundation reported $5.4M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $436K.
What does Samuel M and Alma Catsman Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its reported grants include support for animal care and facilities, children’s services, medical research and care, arts and cultural organizations, education, and community programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Samuel M and Alma Catsman 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 ↑
How much is Samuel M and Alma Catsman Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2026, Samuel M and Alma Catsman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $568K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Samuel M and Alma Catsman Foundation's EIN?
Samuel M and Alma Catsman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1688805. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Samuel M and Alma Catsman Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 9, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS April 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2026
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