James M Cattell Fund
Accepts applications
James M Cattell Fund is a private foundation in Newburyport, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $126,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $126,000 and the largest $126,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$126,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$126,000
- Largest grant$126,000
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $120,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $160,000 | 4 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $120,000 | 1 | $3.0 million |
| 2025 | $126,000 | 1 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Dr Christina Williams Dept of Psych Duke University, Durham, NC 27708 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (919) 660-5638 |
| What to submit | Apply in writing |
| Restrictions | Limited to the field of psychology |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What James M Cattell Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 1 | $126,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Association for Psychological Science | Psychology grant | $126,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dr Christina L Williams
- Dr Peter Ornstein
- Dr Richard Gonzalez
- Dr Robert Levenson
- Dr Sharon Thompson-Schill
Questions people ask
Does James M Cattell Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does James M Cattell Fund give?
$126,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $126,000.
Who runs James M Cattell Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Dr Christina L Williams (Sec/Treasurer), Dr Peter Ornstein (Managing Trustee), Dr Richard Gonzalez (Trustee) and Dr Robert Levenson (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does James M Cattell Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research.