The Catamount Center

Foundation · Grantmaker Woodland Park, CO EIN: 84-1438996

The Catamount Center is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Woodland Park, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.8M in total assets. In 2024, it made $93K in qualifying distributions.

Key facts about The Catamount Center

EIN
84-1438996
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Total assets
$3,805,088

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.8M

+0.2% YoY

Revenue

$179K

-21.2% YoY

Qualifying Distributions

$93K

-17.2% YoY

Expenses

$298K

-7.5% YoY

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Cities

Colorado SpringsNorthampton

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K0 grants20200 grants20211 grants20221 grants20230 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 0 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

2 grants across all recorded years

2<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2024.

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$250K$500K$750K$1M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$3,805,088$3,798,543$3,780,416
Revenue$178,671$226,830$731,566
Expenses$298,150$322,420$284,212
Qualifying Distributions$93,359$112,789$114,208
Net Investment Income———
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Catamount Center is led by Howard Drossman, Board President & Treasurer since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Howard Drossman

    Board President & Treasurer

    Board President & T → Board President & Treasurer, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Devin Platt

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lee Francis

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michelle Gittler

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Paul Francis

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Skyler Drossman

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sierra Drossman

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Hannah Francis

    Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Julie Francis

    Vice President

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

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.

Frequently asked questions about The Catamount Center

How large is The Catamount Center?

The Catamount Center reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $179K.

What is The Catamount Center?

The Catamount Center is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Woodland Park, CO. It holds $3.8M in total assets as of 2024.

Where does The Catamount Center operate?

The Catamount Center has awarded grants in Colorado, Massachusetts.

What is The Catamount Center's EIN?

The Catamount Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1438996. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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