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Catalyst4 Inc

Palo Alto, California  ·  EIN 873323607  ·  Private foundation

Catalyst4 Inc is a private foundation based in Palo Alto, California. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $44.0M in grants paid and $1.10B in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 18 individual grants from this funder — $139.8M awarded across 2022–2024 — including its support for environment & conservation. Below is its full funding profile.

$44.0M
Annual giving (FY2024)
$1.10B
Total assets
18
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Catalyst4 Inc funds

Catalyst4 Inc's giving carries a documented focus on environment & conservation, health care.

Environment & ConservationHealth Care

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Catalyst4 Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
FOR THE PURPOSE OF CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM ("CNS") PROGRAMS
New York, NY$50.0M2023
Sixteen Thirty Fund
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS
Newark, DE$25.0M2024
Energy Action Fund
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS
San Francisco, CA$24.0M2023
Sixteen Thirty Fund
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS
Washington, DC$7.0M2022
Energy Action Fund
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS
San Francisco, CA$6.6M2024
Energy Action Fund
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS
San Francisco, CA$5.7M2022
Sixteen Thirty Fund
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS
Washington, DC$4.0M2023
League of Conservation Voters Inc
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS
Washington, DC$3.5M2024
Spark Ns Inc
FOR THE PURPOSE OF CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM ("CNS") PROGRAMS
Los Angeles, CA$3.1M2024
Fund for a Better Future
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS
Sacramento, CA$3.0M2023
Humboldt Area Foundation
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS
Eureka, CA$2.6M2024
Spark Ns Inc
FOR THE PURPOSE OF CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM ("CNS") PROGRAMS
Menlo Park, CA$1.7M2023
Greenlight Action
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS
Washington, DC$1.2M2024
Tides Advocacy
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS
San Francisco, CA$800K2023
Fund for a Better Future Inc
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS
Sacramento, CA$550K2024

Catalyst4 Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2022$12.7M
2023$84.0M
2024$43.0M

How to apply for funding from Catalyst4 Inc

Catalyst4 Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Catalyst4 Inc

Does Catalyst4 Inc accept grant applications?
Catalyst4 Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Catalyst4 Inc fund?
Catalyst4 Inc's grants focus on environment & conservation. Recent recipients include Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Sixteen Thirty Fund, Energy Action Fund. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Catalyst4 Inc give in grants?
Catalyst4 Inc reported $44.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2024). Across all years in our data it has awarded $139.8M over 18 grants.
Where is Catalyst4 Inc located?
Catalyst4 Inc is based in Palo Alto, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 873323607.
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About this profile. This page is built from Catalyst4 Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Catalyst4 Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.