The Biology Catalytic Grant Program Inc
The Biology Catalytic Grant Program Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Alameda, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $14K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $2.
The Biology Catalytic Grant Program Inc at a glance
In short: The Biology Catalytic Grant Program Inc gave $20K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $13,858
- +14.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (50% 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 The Biology Catalytic Grant Program Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Western New England University ($10K). Together the top 2 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Biology Catalytic Grant Program Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $20K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Western New England University Springfield, MA | Thrive Outside: Cultivating Well-being and Academic Success with Digitally Supported Experiential Learning Modules | $10,000 |
| Arizona State University Tempe, AZ | Can an AI chatbot custom-designed to help students develop strong study skills improve their academic independence? | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,858 | $22,222 | $20,447 | $20,000 | 2 | $20,447 | $2 | $834 |
| 2024 | $12,083 | $22,021 | $20,459 | $20,000 | 2 | $20,459 | $1 | $653 |
| 2023 | $10,521 | $22,276 | $20,457 | $20,000 | 2 | $20,457 | $6 | $701 |
| 2022 | $8,702 | $19,826 | $20,420 | $20,000 | 2 | $20,420 | $1 | $577 |
| 2021 | $8,876 | $18,775 | $10,494 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,799 | — | $503 |
| 2020 | $900 | $20,900 | $20,305 | $20,000 | 4 | — | — | $253 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Biology Catalytic Grant Program Inc reported a distributable amount of $834 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Biology Catalytic Grant Program Inc is led by Robin Heyden, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robin Heyden
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Urry
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lizabeth Allison
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rochelle Campbell
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Biology Catalytic Grant Program Inc
How much does The Biology Catalytic Grant Program Inc give each year?
The Biology Catalytic Grant Program Inc gave $20K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $20K across 2 grants.
How large is The Biology Catalytic Grant Program Inc?
The Biology Catalytic Grant Program Inc reported $14K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $834 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Biology Catalytic Grant Program Inc?
The Biology Catalytic Grant Program Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Alameda, CA. It holds $14K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Biology Catalytic Grant Program Inc operate?
The Biology Catalytic Grant Program Inc has awarded grants in Alabama, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, Wyoming.
What is The Biology Catalytic Grant Program Inc's EIN?
The Biology Catalytic Grant Program Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1052858. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
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