The Catalyst Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 30-0286950
Foundation Overview
Based in Chicago, IL, The Catalyst Foundation has awarded 194 grants totaling $3,508,000 to organizations in California, New York and 8 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $2,000 to $60,000, with a median award of $10,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$3,508,000
Total Assets
$5,804,945
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
23
Median Grant
$10,000
% No Significant Change
0%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 4%
1 of 23 recipients (4%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
California
47% of grants are awarded in California, with additional funding distributed across 9 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within California, funding concentrates in San Francisco (40%), Oakland (23%), Berkeley (18%).
Funding Trajectory
-18%
Declining funding trend with 18% decrease over 4 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Community Projects
Highly focused on community projects with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Catalyst Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Home Within Inc | $2,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Adelphi University | $25,000 | Garden City, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Ajws San Francisco | $40,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Americans For Peace Now | $10,000 | Woburn, MA, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Amnesty International Usa | $25,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| California Jazz Conservatory | $5,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Canal Alliance | $7,500 | San Rafael, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Doctors Without Borders Usa Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| First Place For Youth | $7,500 | Oakland, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $5,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| New Israel Fund | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| New Israel Fund | $60,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Partners In Health | $50,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Pen American Center | $25,000 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Research Foundation For Mental Hygiene Inc | $60,000 | Menands, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Sf-marin Food Bank | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Single Mom Project | $10,000 | Hawthorne, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc | $10,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| St Anthony Foundation | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| University Of California Berkeley Foundation | $10,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| University Of Delaware | $2,000 | Newark, DE, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| University Of Michigan Residential College | $2,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| University Of Michigan | $2,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| A Home Within Inc | $2,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Adelphi University | $25,000 | Garden City, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Ajws San Francisco | $40,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Americans For Peace Now | $10,000 | Woburn, MA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Amnesty International Usa | $50,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| California Jazz Conservatory | $5,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Canal Alliance | $7,500 | San Rafael, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders Usa Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| First Place For Youth | $7,500 | Oakland, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Jgive | $30,000 | Lakewood, NJ, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $5,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| National Women's Health Network | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| New Israel Fund | $60,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Partners In Health | $50,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Pen American Center | $25,000 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Research Foundation For Mental Hygiene Inc | $60,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Sf-marin Food Bank | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc | $10,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| St Anthony Foundation | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| University Of California Berkeley Foundation | $10,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| University Of Delaware | $2,000 | Newark, DE, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| University Of Michigan Residential College | $2,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| University Of Michigan | $2,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| A Home Within Inc | $2,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Adelphi University | $25,000 | Garden City, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Ajws San Francisco | $40,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Americans For Peace Now | $10,000 | Woburn, MA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Amnesty International Usa | $50,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| California Jazz Conservatory | $5,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Canal Alliance | $7,500 | San Rafael, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders Usa Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| First Place For Youth | $7,500 | Oakland, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Jgive | $30,000 | Lakewood, NJ, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $5,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| National Women's Health Network | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| New Israel Fund | $60,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Partners In Health | $50,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Pen American Center | $25,000 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Research Foundation For Mental Hygiene Inc | $60,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Sf-marin Food Bank | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc | $10,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| St Anthony Foundation | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| University Of California Berkeley Foundation | $10,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| University Of Delaware | $2,000 | Newark, DE, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| University Of Michigan Residential College | $2,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| University Of Michigan | $2,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| A Home Within Inc | $2,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Adelphi University | $25,000 | Garden City, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Ajws San Francisco | $40,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Americans For Peace Now | $10,000 | Woburn, MA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Amnesty International Usa | $50,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| California Jazz Conservatory | $5,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Canal Alliance | $7,500 | San Rafael, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders Usa Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| First Place For Youth | $7,500 | Oakland, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Harvard University | $2,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $5,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| National Women's Health Network | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| New Israel Fund | $30,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Partners In Health | $50,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Pen American Center | $25,000 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Research Foundation For Mental Hygiene Inc | $60,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Sf-marin Food Bank | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc | $10,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| St Anthony Foundation | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| University Of California Berkeley Foundation | $10,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| University Of Delaware | $2,000 | Newark, DE, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| University Of Michigan Residential College | $2,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| University Of Michigan | $2,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Yale Child Study Center - Minding The Baby Research Project | $30,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| A Home Within Inc | $2,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Adelphi University | $25,000 | Garden City, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Ajws San Francisco | $40,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Americans For Peace Now | $10,000 | Woburn, MA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Amnesty International Usa | $50,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| California Jazz Conservatory | $5,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Canal Alliance | $7,500 | San Rafael, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders Usa Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| First Place For Youth | $7,500 | Oakland, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Harvard University | $2,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $5,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| National Women's Health Network | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| New Israel Fund | $30,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Partners In Health | $50,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Pen American Center | $25,000 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Research Foundation For Mental Hygiene Inc | $60,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Sf-marin Food Bank | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc | $10,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| St Anthony Foundation | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| University Of California Berkeley Foundation | $10,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| University Of Delaware | $2,000 | Newark, DE, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| University Of Michigan Residential College | $2,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| University Of Michigan | $2,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Yale Child Study Center - Minding The Baby Research Project | $30,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| A Home Within Inc | $2,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Adelphi University | $25,000 | Garden City, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Ajws San Francisco | $40,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Americans For Peace Now | $10,000 | Woburn, MA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Amnesty International Usa | $50,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| California Jazz Conservatory | $5,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Canal Alliance | $7,500 | San Rafael, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders Usa Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| First Place For Youth | $7,500 | Oakland, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Harvard University | $2,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $5,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| National Women's Health Network | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| New Israel Fund | $30,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Partners In Health | $50,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Pen American Center | $25,000 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Research Foundation For Mental Hygiene Inc | $60,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Sf-marin Food Bank | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc | $10,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| St Anthony Foundation | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| University Of California Berkeley Foundation | $10,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| University Of Delaware | $2,000 | Newark, DE, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| University Of Michigan Residential College | $2,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| University Of Michigan | $2,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Yale Child Study Center - Minding The Baby Research Project | $30,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| A Home Within Inc | $2,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Adelphi University | $25,000 | Garden City, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Ajws San Francisco | $40,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Americans For Peace Now | $10,000 | Woburn, MA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Amnesty International Usa | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| California Jazz Conservatory | $5,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Canal Alliance | $7,500 | San Rafael, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Doctors Without Borders Usa Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| First Place For Youth | $7,500 | Oakland, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Harvard University | $2,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Hispanic Federation | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $5,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| National Women's Health Network | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| New Israel Fund | $30,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Partners In Health | $50,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Pen American Center | $25,000 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Research Foundation For Mental Hygiene Inc | $60,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Sf-marin Food Bank | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc | $25,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| St Anthony Foundation | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| University Of California Berkeley Foundation | $10,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| University Of Delaware | $2,000 | Newark, DE, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| University Of Michigan Residential College | $2,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| University Of Michigan | $2,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Yale Child Study Center - Minding The Baby Research Project | $30,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| A Home Within Inc | $2,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Adelphi University | $25,000 | Garden City, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| American Jewish World Service | $40,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Americans For Peace Now | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Amnesty International Usa | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| California Jazz Conservatory | $4,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Canal Alliance | $7,500 | San Rafael, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Columbia University Trustees Of | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Doctors Without Borders Usa Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| First Place For Youth | $7,500 | Oakland, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Harvard University | $2,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Hispanic Federation | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $5,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| National Women's Health Network | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| New Israel Fund | $30,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Partners In Health | $30,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Pen American Center | $25,000 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Research Foundation For Mental Hygiene Inc | $40,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Sf-marin Food Bank | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Sf-marin Food Bank | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc | $25,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| St Anthony Foundation | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| St Anthony Foundation | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| University Of California Berkeley Foundation | $10,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| University Of Delaware | $2,000 | Newark, DE, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| University Of Michigan Residential College | $2,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| University Of Michigan | $2,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Yale Child Study Center - Minding The Baby Research Project | $60,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Catalyst Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 30-0286950 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | J CUTLERBLAIR 150 N RIVERSIDE PLZ Chicago, IL 60606-0000 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Catalyst Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Dir., V.p. | Benjamin Rosbrow |
|---|---|
| Dir., V.p. | Laura Rosbrow |
| Dir., V.p. | Jesse Rosbrow |
| Dir., Treas., Sec. | Patricia J Rosbrow |
| Dir., Pres. | Thomas W Rosbrow |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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Data Currency: Last updated
February 2026
based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.