Private foundation · Rocky Hill, CT (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Catic Foundation Inc.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $500
- Typical grant
- $500 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 28 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $150,250
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $150K | $500 | 1 |
| 2024 | $132K | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $170K | — | 0 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Catic foundation inc · rocky hill · caticfoundation@catic.com
- What to send
- Grant applications must be submitted online at: https://catic.com/about-us/catic-foundation. All questions on the application must be answered completely and all requested documentation must be provided. Failure to provide complete information, or failure to provide supplemental information requested by the foundation, constitute grounds for denying an application.
- Deadlines
- There are two submission deadlines during each calendar year. First round applications are those fil
- Limits
- Grant eligibility requirements under applicable provisions of the internal revenue code as amended (the code), grants by catic foundation may be made to recipients who are established as an organization exempt from federal income tax as described in 501(c)(3) of the code, and that operate as a public charity. Preference is given to qualified applicants that fall within one or more of the following tiers: tier 1: organizations that advance the practice of law by: providing bar-related education to lawyers and advancing the legal profession. Such organizations include law schools, bar foundations, continuing education providers, legal aid, and attorney assistance programs. Tier 2: organizations that promote equity and social justice. Tier 3: organizations related to real property, or organizations that assist in providing housing assistance or shelter to disadvantaged persons. Tier 4: organizations that support and assist underprivileged and disadvantaged persons, or organizations that a
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Richard LawrenceTreasurer &
- Edward J CarrollCorporate se
- Richard I SellmanDirector
- William W WeberDirector
- Meghan E SmithDirector
- Melanie S LewisDirector
- Andy MikellDirector
- Keith S ShawDirector
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Research | Memphis, Shelby County | Donation | $500 |