The Cattail Fund
The Cattail Fund is a private foundation, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $254K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $23K. Net investment income was $32K.
The Cattail Fund at a glance
In short: The Cattail Fund gave $23K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $22,500
- -2.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,250
- -2.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,250
- Total assets
- $254,065
- +3.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (89% 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 Cattail Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Panthera ($20K). Together the top 2 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (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 Cattail Fund gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2020) to $23K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Panthera New York, NY | Conserve Costa Rica's Oncillas | $20,000 |
| Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech Philadelphia, PA | Education for the Deaf | $2,500 |
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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 | $254,065 | $33,071 | $25,197 | $22,500 | 2 | $23,164 | $31,968 | $22,411 |
| 2024 | $245,096 | $33,495 | $24,134 | $23,000 | 2 | $23,000 | $32,361 | $21,192 |
| 2023 | $240,952 | $17,146 | $24,399 | $22,000 | 2 | $23,509 | $16,261 | $600 |
| 2022 | $248,227 | $19,111 | $23,717 | $20,607 | 2 | $22,047 | $18,247 | $20,792 |
| 2021 | $253,076 | $35,048 | $18,707 | $16,863 | 2 | $18,025 | $34,512 | $21,769 |
| 2020 | $240,067 | $13,936 | $18,524 | $16,704 | 2 | — | $13,399 | $18,077 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Cattail Fund reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Cattail Fund is led by Charles A Fritz III, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles A Fritz III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 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 Cattail Fund
How much does The Cattail Fund give each year?
The Cattail Fund gave $23K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $23K across 2 grants.
How large is The Cattail Fund?
The Cattail Fund reported $254K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $23K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Cattail Fund operate?
The Cattail Fund has awarded grants in New York, Pennsylvania.
What is The Cattail Fund's EIN?
The Cattail Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-1079045. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Cattail Fund funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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