The Kristina & William Catto Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker BETHESDA, MD EIN: 47-2508692

The Kristina & William Catto Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Bethesda, Maryland. Established in 2015, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic giving across multiple sectors and geographic regions.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$899K

-15.5% YoY

Grant Count

-19.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$27K

+4.9% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation operates under a general mission framework, supporting a diverse range of charitable causes. Primary funding interests include:

Religious and educational organizations
Youth development
Animal welfare and shelters
Food security and food pantries
Student organizations and clubs
Private schools
Environmental conservation and land trusts
Medical research and wellness initiatives

Grantmaking

The foundation awards grants through its General Mission program without apparent geographic restrictions.

Grant Range

$100 to $500,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation supports organizations across multiple states, with documented grantmaking activity in:

California
Texas
Florida
Illinois
Maryland
New York
Colorado

Grant Distribution by State

District of Columbia $3.0M (69%)

Maryland $572K (13%)

Colorado $217K (5%)

New York $193K (4%)

California $149K (3%)

Virginia $47K (1%)

Texas $45K (1%)

South Dakota $40K (1%)

+8 more states

States

Alabama California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Georgia Illinois Louisiana Maryland Michigan Mississippi New York South Dakota Texas Virginia

Cities

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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2024:

Total Assets: $25.8 million
Total Revenue: $1.75 million
Total Expenses: $1.23 million
Total Liabilities: $0

As of December 2023:

Total Assets: $22.8 million
Total Giving: $1.22 million
Total Revenue: $821,361
Total Expenses: $1.40 million

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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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

200 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Georgetown University Scholarship Fund ($250,000), Optimal Wellness Research Foundation ($100,000), Oceana ($80,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ACCESS REPRODUCTIVE CARE SOUTHEAST ATLANTA, GA	GENERAL MISSION	$15,000
AMERICAN NEAR EAST REFUGEE AID (ANERA) WASHINGTON, DC	GENERAL MISSION	$2,000
ASPEN CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES ASPEN, CO	GENERAL MISSION	$10,000
ASPEN VALLEY LAND TRUST CARBONDALE, CO	GENERAL MISSION	$25,000
BUILDING BRIDGES ACROSS THE RIVER WASHINGTON, DC	GENERAL MISSION	$10,000
CASEY TREES WASHINGTON, DC	GENERAL MISSION	$10,000
CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL MISSION	$10,000
DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS WASHINGTON, DC	GENERAL MISSION	$25,000
FRIENDS OF THE ASPEN ANIMAL SHELTER ASPEN, CO	GENERAL MISSION	$5,000
FRIENDS OF THE HIGH LINE NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL MISSION	$15,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Directors:

Kristina K. Catto – Director (5 hours/week)
William H. Catto – Director (5 hours/week, compensation: $100,008)

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
KRISTINA K CATTO	DIRECTOR	5	$2,000
WILLIAM H CATTO	DIRECTOR	5	$100,008

Contact Information

Address: 4938 Hampden Lane, Suite 232 Bethesda, MD 20814

Phone: (301) 718-4239

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Kristina & William Catto Foundation fund?

The foundation operates under a general mission framework, supporting a diverse range of charitable causes. Primary funding interests include: • Religious and educational organizations • Youth development • Animal welfare and shelters • Food security and food pantries • Student organizations and clubs • Private schools • Environmental conservation and land trusts • Medical research and wellness initiatives

How do I apply for a grant from The Kristina & William Catto Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 33 grants in 2024 • Made 75 grants in 2023 • Grant range: $100 to $500,000 • Median grant amount: $22,462 • Giving rate: 5.8% of assets **Recent Notable Grants (2024):** • Optimal Wellness Research Foundation: $100,000 • Oceana: $80,000 • Aspen Valley Land Trust: $25,000 The foundation awards grants through its General Mission program without apparent geographic restrictions.

Where does The Kristina & William Catto Foundation make grants?

The foundation supports organizations across multiple states, with documented grantmaking activity in: • California • Texas • Florida • Illinois • Maryland • New York • Colorado

What size grants does The Kristina & William Catto Foundation award?

In 2024, The Kristina & William Catto Foundation awarded 33 grants totaling $899K — an average of about $27K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is The Kristina & William Catto Foundation's EIN?

The Kristina & William Catto Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2508692. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.