Catic Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Catic Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $150,250 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $40,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$150,250
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2025 was down from $164,188 the year before.
28% 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 | $169,625 | 30 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $164,188 | 29 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $150,250 | 29 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Catic Foundation Inc 101 Corporate Placce, Rocky Hill, CT 06067 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | caticfoundation@catic.com |
| What to submit | Grant applications must be submitted online at: https://catic.com/about-us/catic-foundation. All questions on the application must be answered completely and all requested documentation must be provided. Failure to provide complete information, or failure to provide supplemental information requested by the foundation, constitute grounds for denying an application. |
| Deadlines | There are two submission deadlines during each calendar year. First round applications are those fil |
| Restrictions | Grant eligibility requirements under applicable provisions of the internal revenue code as amended (the code), grants by catic foundation may be made to recipients who are established as an organization exempt from federal income tax as described in 501(c)(3) of the code, and that operate as a public charity. Preference is given to qualified applicants that fall within one or more of the following tiers: tier 1: organizations that advance the practice of law by: providing bar-related education to lawyers and advancing the legal profession. Such organizations include law schools, bar foundations, continuing education providers, legal aid, and attorney assistance programs. Tier 2: organizations that promote equity and social justice. Tier 3: organizations related to real property, or organizations that assist in providing housing assistance or shelter to disadvantaged persons. Tier 4: organizations that support and assist underprivileged and disadvantaged persons, or organizations that a |
What Catic Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Vermont.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 2 | $48,000 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $29,500 |
| Connecticut | 14 | $27,750 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $12,500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $11,500 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $7,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vatc | Support | $40,000 |
| Suffolk University Law School | Scholarship | $14,000 |
| Alta Good Deeds Foundation | Support | $12,500 |
| Marguerite's Place Nest Egg Homeown -Ership Incentive Program | Annual support | $11,500 |
| St John's University of Law | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| VT Bar Foundation | Annual support | $8,000 |
| McLe Inc | Sponsorship of program | $7,500 |
| Iserve Ministries Inc | Support | $7,500 |
| The CT Bar Institute Inc | Annual support | $7,000 |
| United Way of Central and Northeast | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| The University of Massachusetts | Support | $5,000 |
| CT Food Share | Annual support | $3,500 |
| Junior League of Hartford | Sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Bay Path University | Student award | $2,000 |
| University of Connecticut Foundatio | Student award | $2,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of New Britain | Support everyone on snow even | $1,500 |
| Manchester Community College | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| The Children's Law Center | Annual support | $1,500 |
| Quinnipiac University School of Law | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Umdf Foundation | Awards | $1,000 |
| Western NE University School of Law | Student award | $1,000 |
| William and Mary Law School | Award | $1,000 |
| TX Flood Relief Fund | Donation | $1,000 |
| Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers | Annual support | $500 |
| Naugatuck Valley Community College | Scholarship | $500 |
| University of Hartford | Student award | $500 |
| Yale Law School | Scholarship | $500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Donation | $500 |
| RHHS Project Graduation 2026 | Support | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Lawrence
- Edward J Carroll
- Richard I Sellman
- William W Weber
- Meghan E Smith
- Melanie S Lewis
- Andy Mikell
- Keith S Shaw
Questions people ask
Does Catic Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There are two submission deadlines during each calendar year. First round applications are those fil.
How much does Catic Foundation Inc give?
$150,250 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Catic Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard Lawrence (Treasurer &), Edward J Carroll (Corporate SE), Richard I Sellman (Director) and William W Weber (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Catic Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and youth programs.