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Nonprofit · EIN 99-4151731

CATALYST PHILANTHROPY FUND

Tax-exempt · NASHVILLE, TN 37215

Financials

$6.6M$5.7M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CATALYST PHILANTHROPY FUND by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$6,584,764$5,747,184$837,580$2,333,452$1,495,872$837,580
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$6,463,755
Program service revenue
$113,966
Investment income
$7,043
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$346,796
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$39,918
Travel
$48,647
Program services (functional)
$5,615,189
Management and general (functional)
$131,995

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$2,333,452
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,495,872
Net assets, end of year
$837,580
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$12,420
Net assets with donor restrictions
$850,000
Gross receipts
$6,584,764
Employees
0
Volunteers
3
Year formed
2024
State of legal domicile
DE

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BRAD MARGOLISPRESIDENT/SECRETARY/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
CHRISTIAN DAVIESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JOSEPH FISHERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 150114, NASHVILLE, TN 37215-0114
In care of
% BRAD MARGOLIS
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
BRAD MARGOLIS, PO BOX 150114, NASHVILLE, TN 37215
Signed the 990
BRAD MARGOLIS, PRESIDENT
Phone
(310) 770-6861
Return prepared by
BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP LP

Mission

CATALYST PHILANTHROPY FUND WAS FORMED TO SUPPORT AND EMPOWER PHILANTHROPY BY WORKING WITH EXISTING CHARITABLE INITIATIVES, CREATING NEW PROGRAMS TO ACHIEVE SOCIAL IMPACT, AND DRAWING NEW INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO PHILANTHROPY. CATALYST ACHIEVES THESE GOALS BY BEING A FISCAL SPONSOR FOR CHARITABLE PROJECTS, A PHILANTHROPIC ADVISOR TO FUNDERS AND DONORS, AND A CONVENER OF BOTH TO MAKE DOLLARS GO FURTHER AND HAVE GREATER SOCIAL IMPACT IN THE COMMUNITY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • CATALYST PHILANTHROPY FUND EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO CREATE A LASTING IMPACT THROUGH STRATEGIC PHILANTHROPY. OPERATING AS A FISCAL SPONSOR AND PHILANTHROPIC ADVISOR, CATALYST HANDLES THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLEXITIES OF CHARITABLE PROJECTS, ALLOWING THEM TO FOCUS ON MAKING IMPACT.
    Expenses $5,615,189 · grants $346,796 · revenue $113,966

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
99-4151731
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,333,452
Income (IRS master file)
$6,584,764

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$6,584,764$5,747,184$2,333,452XML

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 99-4151731).

Questions about CATALYST PHILANTHROPY FUND

What is the EIN of CATALYST PHILANTHROPY FUND?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CATALYST PHILANTHROPY FUND is 99-4151731.
Is CATALYST PHILANTHROPY FUND tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to CATALYST PHILANTHROPY FUND tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CATALYST PHILANTHROPY FUND file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of CATALYST PHILANTHROPY FUND due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CATALYST PHILANTHROPY FUND last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of CATALYST PHILANTHROPY FUND?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names BRAD MARGOLIS.
Who are the officers and directors of CATALYST PHILANTHROPY FUND?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CATALYST PHILANTHROPY FUND have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $6,584,764, expenses of $5,747,184 and total assets of $2,333,452 at year end.

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