Samuel M and Alma Catsman Foundation

EIN 31-1688805 · FL · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$7.5K Funds in FL, NC, TN +4
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Samuel M and Alma Catsman Foundation based in FL paid 27 grants totaling $537K to 27 organizations across 7 states. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $110K, with a median of $7.5K. Its largest recipients included Humane Society of Treasure Coast, YMCA of the Treasure Coast, and Watauga Humane Society. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$5,373,567
Giving (latest yr)
$537,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
27
Median grant
$7.5K
Recipients
27
States reached
7
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Humane Society of Treasure Coast$110,000
  • YMCA of the Treasure Coast$100,000
  • Watauga Humane Society$55,000
  • Appalachian State University Foundation$35,000
  • Blowing Rock Art History Museum$35,000

Where grants went

  • Florida$326,000 · 9 grants
  • North Carolina$135,000 · 13 grants
  • Tennessee$35,000 · 1 grant
  • New York$25,000 · 1 grant
  • Arizona$10,000 · 1 grant
  • Illinois$5,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (27)

Humane Society of Treasure Coast
Palm City, FL
$75,000 contribution to the Humane Society to pay the annual sponsorship fee and matching gifts for the Paws & Claws annual fundraiser event. Additional $35,000 contribution to the Humane Society to pay for the construction of the animal intake center at the Humane Society.
$110,000
YMCA of the Treasure Coast
Stuart, FL
To pay for purchase of new furniture and cost of renovating the daycare center at the Stuart YMCA branch.
$100,000
Watauga Humane Society
Boone, NC
General operating purposes
$55,000
Appalachian State University Foundation
Boone, NC
Contribution to Appalachian State University Foundation to pay for the sponsorship fee for the App Summer Music Festival at the university.
$35,000
St Jude Childrens Research Hospital
Memphis, TN
General operating purposes
$35,000
Hibiscus Childrens Center
Jensen Beach, FL
General operating purposes
$35,000
Blowing Rock Art History Museum
Blowing Rock, NC
General operating purposes
$35,000
Treasure Coast Wildlife Center
Palm City, FL
Contribution to the Treasure Coast Wildlife Center for general operating purposes.
$25,000
Guiding Eyes for the Blind
Yorktown Heights, NY
General operating purposes
$25,000
Shriners Hospitals for Children
Orlando, FL
General operating purposes
$25,000
Elliott Museum
Stuart, FL
Contribution to the Elliott Museum for general operating purposes.
$10,000
Wellington High School
Wellington, FL
General operating purposes
$10,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Samuel M and Alma Catsman Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Samuel M and Alma Catsman Foundation reported 27 itemized grants totaling $537K. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $110K (median $7.5K).

Recent recipients include Humane Society of Treasure Coast, YMCA of the Treasure Coast, Watauga Humane Society, among 27 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Samuel M and Alma Catsman Foundation is a private foundation based in Florida, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Samuel M and Alma Catsman Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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