Catalyst Of San Diego & Imperial Counties
Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties is a regional network of funders that connects, activates, and supports funders to learn, lead, and invest in San Diego and Imperial Counties. The organization facilitates collaborative philanthropy, provides data and insights, offers customized support and fiscal sponsorship, and operates funds such as the Sustained Support Fund.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A San Diego or Imperial County nonprofit working on homelessness, migrant/asylum support, racial and social justice, community resilience, or arts integrated with community health, with capacity to manage operating or unrestricted support.
Good Fit
- • Based in San Diego or Imperial Counties (in-state).
- • Programs addressing homelessness, migrants/asylum seekers, racial equity, or community arts/health.
- • Can absorb unrestricted or general operating support.
- • Has local partnerships or regional leadership role.
- • Willing to apply through a rolling online submission or engage with named program staff.
Geography
Observed giving is strongly local: the latest year’s grants were entirely inside California and the organization describes a regional focus on San Diego and Imperial Counties.
Recipient Variety
The funder supported 35 distinct recipients in 2024 (50 in 2023) with many new grantees each year, and grants span multiple issue areas such as homelessness, migrant support, arts, and racial justice.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of turnover is strong (about 30 new recipients in 2024 and high new-recipient rates in prior years), and the public profile lists a rolling online application form and named program contacts, so unfamiliar local applicants appear plausibly able to enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
