Kristina and William Catto Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBethesda, Maryland · EIN 47-2508692 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$899K
Organizations funded33
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$25.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
96% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University Scholarship Fund | Washington, DC | General mission | $250,000 |
| Optimal Wellness Research Foundation | Elkridge, MD | General mission | $100,000 |
| Oceana | Washington, DC | General mission | $80,000 |
| National Resources Defense Council | Washington, DC | General mission | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Washington, DC | General mission | $50,000 |
| Aspen Valley Land Trust | Carbondale, CO | General mission | $25,000 |
| Defenders of Wildlife National Headquarters | Washington, DC | General mission | $25,000 |
| The Bishop John T Walker School for Boys Development Office | Washington, DC | General mission | $25,000 |
| The University of Colorado Foundation | Denver, CO | General mission | $25,000 |
| Levine Music Development | Washington, DC | General mission | $20,000 |
| Red Cloud Renewables | Pine Ridge, SD | General mission | $20,000 |
| Sacred Heart Academy | Mt Pleaseant, MI | General mission | $20,000 |
| The Museum of Modern Art | New York, NY | General mission | $20,000 |
| The Phillips Collection | Washington, DC | General mission | $20,000 |
| Access Reproductive Care Southeast | Atlanta, GA | General mission | $15,000 |
| Friends of the High Line | New York, NY | General mission | $15,000 |
| The Brigid Alliance Inc | New York, NY | General mission | $15,000 |
| Aspen Center for Environmental Studies | Aspen, CO | General mission | $10,000 |
| 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 |
| Horton's Kids Inc | Washington, DC | General mission | $10,000 |
| Hunter B Watson Memorial Fund | Truckee, CA | General mission | $10,000 |
| National Public Radio | Washington, DC | General mission | $10,000 |
| Peace for DC | Washington, DC | General mission | $10,000 |
| Wamu- American University Radio | Washington, DC | General mission | $10,000 |
| Rachel's Network | Washington, DC | General mission | $7,000 |
| Friends of the Aspen Animal Shelter | Aspen, CO | General mission | $5,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | General mission | $5,000 |
| National Gallery of Art | Washington, DC | General mission | $5,000 |
| People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals | Norfolk, VA | General mission | $5,000 |
| Smyal | Washington, DC | General mission | $5,000 |
| American Near East Refugee Aid (Anera) | Washington, DC | General mission | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $899,000 | 33 |
| 2023 | $1,064,500 | 41 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349104716
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2508692
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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