Quick Summary
Name: Catesby Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $2,105,140 (2023) |
| Grant Range | Not publicly disclosed |
| Average Grant | $421,028 |
| Application Method | No Public Application Process |
Contact Details
Address: PO Box 500, 6384 Stuart Street, The Plains, VA 20198-0500 Phone: 540-253-5358 Website: No public website EIN: 23-7149750
Geographic Focus
Not publicly specified. The foundation is based in Virginia and appears to make grants primarily in the United States.
Funding Priorities
The foundation does not publish specific funding priorities. Based on the connection to the Ohrstrom family (known for environmental conservation interests including the Piedmont Environmental Council), potential areas of interest may include:
- Environment and conservation
- Education
- Health
- General charitable giving
The foundation appears to make grants primarily to donor-advised funds, suggesting discretionary grantmaking.
What They Don't Fund
Not publicly disclosed.
Application Method
No public application process. This is a private family foundation that does not accept unsolicited proposals. The foundation operates on an invitation-only basis with grants made at the discretion of trustees (members of the Ohrstrom family). Organizations interested in funding would need to establish personal connections with foundation leadership.
Grant Activity: The foundation made 5 grants in 2023, 2 grants in 2022, and 2 grants in 2021, indicating a highly selective grantmaking approach.
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