Catalyst Foundation
Accepts applications
Catalyst Foundation is a private foundation in Mamaroneck, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $160,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $60,000 and the largest $80,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$160,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$60,000
- Largest grant$80,000
- Assets$4.5 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $158,862 the year before.
67% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $181,138 | 3 | $4.2 million |
| 2024 | $158,862 | 2 | $4.3 million |
| 2025 | $160,000 | 3 | $4.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | See website wwwcatalyst-foundationo 420 Columbus Avenue Suite 320, Valhalla, NY 10595 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (914) 772-6862, catalysis@catalyst-foundation.org |
| What to submit | Application on website |
| Deadlines, restrictions | See website |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Catalyst Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | $80,000 |
| New York | 1 | $60,000 |
| California | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Washington | Research grant | $80,000 |
| Columbia University | Research grant | $60,000 |
| GeoHazards International | Research grant | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ken Suyama
- Yoshihiko Horio
- William H Caudill
- Hatsumi Suyama
- Shigeko Woolfalk
Questions people ask
Does Catalyst Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See website.
How much does Catalyst Foundation give?
$160,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $60,000.
Who runs Catalyst Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ken Suyama (President/Trustee), Yoshihiko Horio (VP/Trustee), William H Caudill (Secretary/Trustee) and Hatsumi Suyama (Treasurer/Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Catalyst Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, education and international.