Catchafire Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Declining revenue
Catchafire Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Francisco, California, registered in 2010, with $1,569,777 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
1885 Mission Street D3, San Francisco, CA, 94103 EIN 27-0649371 Since 2010
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.6M
▲ 2.9% vs prior year
Public Benefit median: $140K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.6M
Net assets
-$121K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Catchafire Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · -1% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Catchafire Foundation: 0 mo reserves · -1% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Catchafire Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Catchafire Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1885 Mission Street D3, San Francisco, CA, 94103
- City
- San Francisco
- State
- California
- Category
- Public & Societal Benefit
- Subcategory
- Public Benefit Programs
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $467K (FY2013) to $1.6M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $301KNet assets -$121K
Operating margin
-0.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$180K
Total liabilities
$301K
Net assets
-$121K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,569,777▲2.9% | $1,584,167▲2.5% | -$121,116▼13.5% | $179,892▲8175% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,525,200▼29.8% | $1,546,038▼27.6% | -$106,726▼24.3% | $2,174▼93.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,172,900▲5.5% | $2,134,906▲2.3% | -$85,888▲30.7% | $31,287▼90.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,058,750▲13.6% | $2,086,625▲13.1% | -$123,882▼29.0% | $328,118▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,812,250▲64.9% | $1,844,682▲62.9% | -$96,007▼51.0% | $314,243▼6.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,099,043▲216% | $1,132,429▲246% | -$63,575▼216% | $336,200▲513% | 990 |
| 2018 | $347,500▲216% | $326,944▲330% | $54,811▲60.0% | $54,811▲60.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $110,074▼69.6% | $76,057▼79.2% | $34,255▲14293% | $34,255▲353% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $362,525▼30.8% | $365,611▼34.6% | $238▼94.8% | $7,568▼84.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $523,518▲30.2% | $559,051▼5.6% | $4,584▼88.6% | $48,701▼21.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $402,169▼13.9% | $592,214▲47.8% | $40,117▼82.6% | $61,782▼75.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $467,151 | $400,697 | $230,162 | $252,861 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $3.6M total
29 grants to Catchafire Foundation totaling $3.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Foundation | 2024 contract | 2024 | $198,000 |
| Greater Hartford Gives Foundation | Capacity building | 2024 | $185,000 |
| Telescope Fund | Project support | 2024 | $37,800 |
| Greater Hartford Gives Foundation | Capacity building | 2023 | $160,800 |
| The Dallas Foundation | General support | 2023 | $150,000 |
| United Way of New York City | Atlas is comprised of three programs: atlas functional family therapy, atlas innovation fund, and atlas hope (healing, opportunity, progress, empowerment). additionally, uwnyc provides capacity building services to all partners. the mission of atlas is to enhance public safety by providing voluntary, non-court mandated programs through community-based organizations and place-based strategies in neighborhoods that have historically borne the brunt of violence and over-enforcement | 2023 | $55,000 |
| The Dallas Foundation | General support | 2022 | $250,000 |
| United Way of New York City | Atlas/ons - led by uwnyc and ons, atlas will work in collaboration with uwnycs extensive list of community based organizations (cbo) to provide a suite of services including mentorships family therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, opportunities for employment and education, and additional resources and supports to individuals awaiting trial who choose to participate in the program. at the same time, atlas improves the vitality and safety of a community by strengthening local organizations and elevating community-driven public safety. | 2022 | $228,400 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | In support catchafire chicago, an online skills-based volunteer platform that connects nonprofits to innovative capacity building solutions, from the searle funds at the chicago community trust. | 2022 | $150,000 |
| United Way of New York City | Atlas/ons - led by uwnyc and ons, atlas will work in collaboration with uwnycs extensive list of community based organizations (cbo) to provide a suite of services including mentorships family therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, opportunities for employment and education, and additional resources and supports to individuals awaiting trial who choose to participate in the program. at the same time, atlas improves the vitality and safety of a community by strengthening local organizations and elevating community-driven public safety. | 2021 | $100,000 |
| The Dallas Foundation | General support | 2021 | $62,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $700,000 |
| The Dallas Foundation | General support | 2020 | $187,500 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | Program support | 2020 | $110,250 |
| San Francisco Foundation | Program - grant for y3 of our partnership with catchafire. | 2020 | $65,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Catchafire Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Catchafire Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-0649371, based in San Francisco, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Catchafire Foundation's EIN?
- Catchafire Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-0649371.
- How much revenue does Catchafire Foundation report?
- Catchafire Foundation reported $1,569,777 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Catchafire Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Catchafire Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Catchafire Foundation (EIN 27-0649371) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.