Catmosphere Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Catmosphere Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Sterling, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.7 million in 3 grants; the typical grant was $150,000 and the largest $2.5 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.7 million
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$150,000
- Largest grant$2.5 million
- Assets$414,640
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $50,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $84,864 | 5 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $50,000 | 1 | $667,196 |
| 2025 | $2.7 million | 3 | $414,640 |
How to apply
Catmosphere Foundation Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Catmosphere Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in District of Columbia. It also paid $6,653 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 2 | $2.6 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Smithsonian Institution | Arabian leopard program | $2.5 million |
| Conservation Nation | Fellows program | $150,000 |
| Peace and Sport | Support collaboration for catwalk | $6,653 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeri Pierre
- HRH Princess Reema Bandar Al-Saud
- William Jordan III
- Paige Petersone
Questions people ask
Does Catmosphere Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Catmosphere Foundation Inc give?
$2.7 million in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $150,000.
Who runs Catmosphere Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Jeri Pierre (Executive Director/Secretary/Treasurer), HRH Princess Reema Bandar Al-Saud (President/Director), William Jordan III (Vice-President/Director) and Paige Petersone (Director).
What does Catmosphere Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and international.