Samuel M and Alma Catsman Foundation
Invitation OnlyStuart, Florida · EIN 31-1688805 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$537K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$11.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $35,000.
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
66% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humane Society of Treasure Coast | Palm City, FL | $75,000 contribution to the Humane Society to pay the annual sponsorship fee and matching gifts for the Paws & Claws annual fundraiser… | $110,000 |
| YMCA of the Treasure Coast | Stuart, FL | To pay for purchase of new furniture and cost of renovating the daycare center at the Stuart YMCA branch. | $100,000 |
| Watauga Humane Society | Boone, NC | General operating purposes | $55,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General operating purposes | $35,000 |
| Hibiscus Childrens Center | Jensen Beach, FL | General operating purposes | $35,000 |
| Blowing Rock Art History Museum | Blowing Rock, NC | General operating purposes | $35,000 |
| Appalachian State University Foundation | Boone, NC | Contribution to Appalachian State University Foundation to pay for the sponsorship fee for the App Summer Music Festival at the university. | $35,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Orlando, FL | General operating purposes | $25,000 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | Yorktown Heights, NY | General operating purposes | $25,000 |
| Treasure Coast Wildlife Center | Palm City, FL | Contribution to the Treasure Coast Wildlife Center for general operating purposes. | $25,000 |
| Wellington High School | Wellington, FL | General operating purposes | $10,000 |
| Elliott Museum | Stuart, FL | Contribution to the Elliott Museum for general operating purposes. | $10,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Phoenix, AZ | Contribution to Turning Point USA for general operating purposes. | $10,000 |
| Jupiter Community High School | Jupiter, FL | Contribution to Jupiter Community High School to help fund the recycling project for the town of Jupiter. | $7,500 |
| American Cancer Society | Chicago, IL | General operating purposes | $5,000 |
| Sunrise Elementary School | Orlando, FL | Contribution to Sunrise Elementary School to pay for licensing fee for computer software programs for the schools reading program. | $3,500 |
| Fostering Great Ideas | Greenville, SC | Contribution to Fostering Great Ideas charitable organization for general operating purposes. | $1,000 |
| Bound for Glory Camp | Brevard, NC | Contribution to Bound for Glory Camp for general operating purposes. | $1,000 |
| Gift for Nature Nuts Program | Brevard, NC | Contribution to Gift for Nature Nuts Program for general operating purposes. | $1,000 |
| Transylvania Habitat for Humanity | Brevard, NC | Contribution to Transylvania Habitat for Humanity for general operating purposes | $1,000 |
| Pisgah Legal Services | Asheville, NC | Contribution to legal aid society to pay for legal representation of indigent clients in Asheville North Carolina. | $1,000 |
| Just Economics | Brevard, NC | Contribution to Just Economics for general operating purposes. | $1,000 |
| Rise and Shine | Brevard, NC | Contribution to Rise and Shine for general operating purposes. | $1,000 |
| Sharing House | Brevard, NC | Contribution to Sharing House for general operating purposes. | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Transylvania Library | Brevard, NC | Contribution to the Transylvania Public Library book fund. | $1,000 |
| Transylvania County Boys and Girls Club | Brevard, NC | Contribution to the Transylvania County Boys and Girls Club for general operating purposes. | $1,000 |
| Sherwood Forest Friends Inc | Brevard, NC | Contribution to the Sherwood Forest Friends charity for general operating purposes. | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $537,000 | 27 |
| 2024 | $736,600 | 16 |
| 2023 | $522,500 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611029349100401
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1688805
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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