Catalyst Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Catalyst Foundation is a private foundation in Cherry Hills Village, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $379,609 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$379,609
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$9.6 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $349,625 the year before.
38% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $319,100 | 25 | $8.1 million |
| 2024 | $349,625 | 24 | $8.5 million |
| 2025 | $379,609 | 21 | $9.6 million |
How to apply
Catalyst Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Catalyst Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 9 | $156,509 |
| North Dakota | 2 | $100,500 |
| New York | 4 | $95,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $10,100 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $10,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ndsu Foundation | General purpose | $100,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General purpose | $55,059 |
| Avoca Collective | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Access Opportunity | General purpose | $35,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Colorado | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Busted Halo | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Tommy Spaulding Leadership Institute | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Claudio Campaign | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Denver Museum of Natural History | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Gasparilla Island Conservation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Cornell University | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Foundation for Mississippi | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Yale Athletics | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Yale University | General purpose | $5,000 |
| March of Dimes | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Blue Sky Bridge | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Souris Valley Animal Shelter | General purpose | $500 |
| Friends of Vail Mtn Rescue | General purpose | $250 |
| Most Precious Blood | General purpose | $100 |
| St Thomas More | General purpose | $100 |
| Suncoast Humane Society | General purpose | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Jennifer K Hopkins
- Mark J Hopkins
Questions people ask
Does Catalyst Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Catalyst Foundation give?
$379,609 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Catalyst Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jennifer K Hopkins (Director) and Mark J Hopkins (Director).
What does Catalyst Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and animals.