Catalyst Foundation
Invitation OnlyCherry Hills Village, Colorado · EIN 20-2594397 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$380K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$9.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
57% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ndsu Foundation | Fargo, ND | General purpose | $100,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Boulder, CO | General purpose | $55,059 |
| Avoca Collective | Avoca, NY | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Access Opportunity | Boulder, CO | General purpose | $35,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Colorado | Denver, CO | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Busted Halo | New York, NY | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Tommy Spaulding Leadership Institute | Greenwood Village, CO | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Claudio Campaign | Hyde Park, NY | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Denver Museum of Natural History | Denver, CO | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Gasparilla Island Conservation | Boca Grande, FL | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Foundation for Mississippi | Jackson, MS | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Yale Athletics | New Haven, CT | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Yale University | New Haven, CT | General purpose | $5,000 |
| March of Dimes | Arlington, VA | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Blue Sky Bridge | Boulder, CO | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Souris Valley Animal Shelter | Minot, ND | General purpose | $500 |
| Friends of Vail Mtn Rescue | Edwards, CO | General purpose | $250 |
| Most Precious Blood | Denver, CO | General purpose | $100 |
| St Thomas More | Centennial, CO | General purpose | $100 |
| Suncoast Humane Society | Englewood, FL | General purpose | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $379,609 | 21 |
| 2024 | $349,625 | 24 |
| 2023 | $319,100 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641329349102919
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-2594397
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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