Catesby Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Catesby Foundation is a private foundation in The Plains, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.2 million in 5 grants; the typical grant was $440,000 and the largest $2.4 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$4.2 million
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$440,000
- Largest grant$2.4 million
- Assets$53.7 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.1 million the year before.
50% of its 2024 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 | $2.1 million | 5 | $51.9 million |
| 2024 | $4.2 million | 5 | $53.7 million |
How to apply
Catesby 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $3.9 million |
| New York | 1 | $240,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment | Hopewell fund - general obligations | $2.4 million |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment | Catesby fund - general obligations | $770,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment | Cupule fund - general obligations | $440,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment | Next gen fund - general obligations | $264,125 |
| Cottage Two Foundation | General support | $240,000 |
Officers and trustees
- George L Ohrstrom II
- Mark J Ohrstrom
- Kenneth M Ohrstrom
- Barnaby A Ohrstrom Jr
- Lysandra A Ohrstrom
- Ricard R Ohrstrom Jr
- Kenneth M Ohrstrom Jr
- Christopher F Ohrstrom
- Elias B Ohrstrom
- Ahyicodae
- Gustav O Ohrstrom
Questions people ask
Does Catesby Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Catesby Foundation give?
$4.2 million in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $440,000.
Who runs Catesby Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists George L Ohrstrom II (Chair & Secretary), Mark J Ohrstrom (Director), Kenneth M Ohrstrom (Director) and Barnaby A Ohrstrom Jr (Treasurer) among 11 officers and trustees.