The Holt Catania Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Holt Catania Foundation is a private foundation in Midland, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.0 million in 5 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $2.0 million. 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$3.0 million
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$25.5 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
20% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $50,000 | 1 | $18.0 million |
| 2022 | $1.2 million | 5 | $14.8 million |
| 2023 | $1.5 million | 9 | $18.1 million |
| 2024 | $3.0 million | 5 | $25.5 million |
How to apply
The Holt Catania 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 Holt Catania Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 4 | $3.0 million |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nita Stewart Haley Memorial Library Nita Stewart Haley Memorial Library | General operating support | $2.0 million |
| Texas Ranger Assoc Foundation Texas Ranger Assoc Foundation | Scholarship fund | $1.0 million |
| Food for Thought Outreach Food for Thought Outreach | General operating support | $10,000 |
| George and Barbara Bush Foundation George and Barbara Bush Foundation | Scholarship fund | $10,000 |
| Southwestern University Southwestern University | Scholarship fund | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrea H Catania
- Richard J Catania
- Richard Knight Catania
- Shannon Willis
Questions people ask
Does The Holt Catania Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Holt Catania Foundation give?
$3.0 million in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Holt Catania Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Andrea H Catania (President), Richard J Catania (Vice Preside), Richard Knight Catania (Vice Preside) and Shannon Willis (Treasurer).
What does The Holt Catania Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.