Catalyst Foundation
Accepts applications
Catalyst Foundation is a private foundation in Salt Lake City, Utah. In tax year 2025 it gave $253,395 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $151,895. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$253,395
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$151,895
- Assets$12.3 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2025 was up from $173,400 the year before.
63% 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 | $38,000 | 5 | $13.1 million |
| 2024 | $173,400 | 22 | $13.0 million |
| 2025 | $253,395 | 8 | $12.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Diana Lady Dougan 19 East 200 South Ste 1000, Salt Lake City, UT 84111 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (801) 532-7900 |
| What to submit | No application form |
What Catalyst Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 3 | $182,895 |
| Maryland | 1 | $50,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $5,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah Film Center | Free community films and discussions | $151,895 |
| Foundation Fighting Blindness | General charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Salt Lake Arts Academy | General charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Uc San Diego Foundation | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Arthur C Clarke Foundation | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Institute of World Politics | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Hogle Zoo | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Wamu 885 | Public radio | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Diana Lady Dougan
- Gavin M Dougan
- Elena Lady Minton
Questions people ask
Does Catalyst Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Catalyst Foundation give?
$253,395 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Catalyst Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Diana Lady Dougan (Chairman, Pres., Trustee), Gavin M Dougan (Secretary, Trustee) and Elena Lady Minton (Treasurer, Trustee).
What does Catalyst Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.