The Catalyst Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Catalyst Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $403,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $60,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$403,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$5.8 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2024 was down from $448,000 the year before.
5% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $448,000 | 23 | $5.1 million |
| 2024 | $403,000 | 23 | $5.8 million |
How to apply
The 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 The Catalyst Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 13 | $232,000 |
| New York | 3 | $90,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $60,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $4,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Israel Fund | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene Inc | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Partners in Health | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Ajws San Francisco | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Adelphi University | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Amnesty International USA | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Pen American Center | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Sf-Marin Food Bank | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Americans for Peace Now | General operating support | $10,000 |
| New Israel Fund | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Single Mom Project | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| St Anthony Foundation | General operating support | $10,000 |
| University of California Berkeley Foundation | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Canal Alliance | General operating support | $7,500 |
| First Place for Youth | General operating support | $7,500 |
| California Jazz Conservatory | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | General operating support | $5,000 |
| A Home Within Inc | General operating support | $2,000 |
| University of Delaware | General operating support | $2,000 |
| University of Michigan Residential College | General operating support | $2,000 |
| University of Michigan | General operating support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Benjamin Rosbrow
- Laura Rosbrow
- Jesse Rosbrow
- Patricia J Rosbrow
- Thomas W Rosbrow
Questions people ask
Does The Catalyst Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Catalyst Foundation give?
$403,000 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Catalyst Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Benjamin Rosbrow (Dir., V.P.), Laura Rosbrow (Dir., V.P.), Jesse Rosbrow (Dir., V.P.) and Patricia J Rosbrow (Dir., Treas., Sec.) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Catalyst Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and international.