The Samuel M and Alma Catsman Foundation concentrates giving in their local community on hands-on, facility-focused projects and community services, with the largest gifts supporting the YMCA of the Treasure Coast and the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast. They favor capital and program-specific support (field refurbishments, construction of an adoption center, event sponsorship) and also make occasional larger gifts to faith-based international disaster relief. Grants are practical, project-driven, and oriented toward visible community impact.
A defining feature of the Samuel M and Alma Catsman Foundation is its repeated support for facilities and equipment that change how local organizations operate: new gym equipment for the YMCA of the Treasure Coast, a new cat adoption center for the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast, and construction support for injured-animal cages at the Treasure Coast Wildlife Center. The foundation’s giving pairs capital-style projects with program support, so grants often help organizations build, renovate, or equip spaces while also covering operating needs such as summer camp expenses or general support. The YMCA of the Treasure Coast appears as a central recipient across multiple years, with gifts aimed at field refurbishments, renovations, signage, and youth summer camp expenses. The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast also recurs, including funding for cat adoption center construction and sponsorship-related support for the Paws & Claws fundraiser. Alongside those local commitments, the foundation has made larger contributions to national or faith-based organizations such as Samaritans Purse and St Jude Childrens Research Hospital. The pattern suggests a funder that favors practical, visible projects with clear community use, especially in youth recreation, animal welfare, and related local services.
In youth recreation and community sports, the foundation supported the YMCA of the Treasure Coast with $153,500 to refurbish soccer fields and later $75,000 for renovations to the Indiantown swimming pool and a new LED sign. It also gave $12,500 to Appalachian State University for sponsorship of the Appalachian Summer Music Festival, showing some interest in youth-adjacent enrichment outside the Treasure Coast. Animal welfare is another consistent theme. The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast received $210,000 for construction of a new cat adoption center and sponsorship for the Paws & Claws annual fundraiser, followed by $175,000 for the same adoption-center build. The Treasure Coast Wildlife Center received $30,000 and $20,000 for new cages for injured animals. The foundation also supports children’s health and school-age services through grants to St Jude Childrens Research Hospital, Hibiscus Children’s Center, and Wellington High School.
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Most grants fall between $9K and $35K, with a median of $25K.
25th Percentile
$9K
Median
$25K
75th Percentile
$35K
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Concentrated, large-dollar grants to a small number of recipients—repeat multi-grant support for local nonprofits focused on capital projects and event sponsorships, with occasional single large gifts to national/international relief organizations.
Notable grantees: YMCA of the Treasure Coast, Humane Society of the Treasure Coast, Samaritan's Purse
Typical grant size clusters around $8,750 at the 25th percentile, a median of $25,000, and $35,000 at the 75th percentile, even though the foundation also makes much larger project grants. Several recipients reappear across 2023, 2024, and 2025, including the YMCA of the Treasure Coast, Humane Society of the Treasure Coast, St Jude Childrens Research Hospital, Hibiscus Children's Center, Watauga Humane Society, Shriners Hospitals for Children, and Guiding Eyes for the Blind. That repeat pattern points to ongoing relationship-based giving rather than one-off awards. The foundation is a private foundation and does not fund individuals or make program-related investments.
Giving is heavily rooted in Florida, which received 55% of grants, with the heaviest concentration in the Treasure Coast. Stuart, Palm City, Jensen Beach, and Wellington all appear among recipient locations in the state. Outside Florida, grants also go to Boone, North Carolina; Memphis, Tennessee; Orlando, Florida recipients connected to statewide services; and Yorktown Heights, New York. The recipient-country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 47 grants in the United States.
The foundation most often supports community recreation, animal welfare, and children’s services. Recent grants include facility and equipment support for the YMCA of the Treasure Coast, construction funding for the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast, and general operating support for organizations such as St Jude Childrens Research Hospital and Hibiscus Children's Center.
Typical grants are $8,750 at the 25th percentile, $25,000 at the median, and $35,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent list also includes larger project grants such as $295,000 to the YMCA of the Treasure Coast and $210,000 to the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast.
Yes. Several recipients appear across 2023, 2024, and 2025, including the YMCA of the Treasure Coast, Humane Society of the Treasure Coast, St Jude Childrens Research Hospital, Hibiscus Children's Center, Watauga Humane Society, Shriners Hospitals for Children, and Guiding Eyes for the Blind.
Its giving is concentrated in Florida, which accounts for 55% of grants. Recipient locations in the recent grants include Stuart, Palm City, Jensen Beach, and Wellington in Florida, plus Boone, Memphis, Orlando, and Yorktown Heights outside the state.
No. The foundation does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humane Society of Treasure Coast | Palm City, FL | $110,000 | 2026 | $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. |
| YMCA of the Treasure Coast | Stuart, FL | $100,000 | 2026 | To pay for purchase of new furniture and cost of renovating the daycare center at the Stuart YMCA branch. |
| Watauga Humane Society | Boone, NC | $55,000 | 2026 | General operating purposes |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | $35,000 | 2026 | General operating purposes |
| Appalachian State University Foundation | Boone, NC | $35,000 | 2026 | Contribution to Appalachian State University Foundation to pay for the sponsorship fee for the App Summer Music Festival at the university. |
| Blowing Rock Art History Museum | Blowing Rock, NC | $35,000 | 2026 | General operating purposes |
| Hibiscus Childrens Center | Jensen Beach, FL | $35,000 | 2026 | General operating purposes |
| Treasure Coast Wildlife Center | Palm City, FL | $25,000 | 2026 | Contribution to the Treasure Coast Wildlife Center for general operating purposes. |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | Yorktown Heights, NY | $25,000 | 2026 | General operating purposes |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Orlando, FL | $25,000 | 2026 | General operating purposes |
| Turning Point USA | Phoenix, AZ | $10,000 | 2026 | Contribution to Turning Point USA for general operating purposes. |
| Elliott Museum | Stuart, FL | $10,000 | 2026 | Contribution to the Elliott Museum for general operating purposes. |
| Wellington High School | Wellington, FL | $10,000 | 2026 | General operating purposes |
| Jupiter Community High School | Jupiter, FL | $7,500 | 2026 | Contribution to Jupiter Community High School to help fund the recycling project for the town of Jupiter. |
| American Cancer Society | Chicago, IL | $5,000 | 2026 | General operating purposes |
| Sunrise Elementary School | Orlando, FL | $3,500 | 2026 | Contribution to Sunrise Elementary School to pay for licensing fee for computer software programs for the schools reading program. |
| Sharing House | Brevard, NC | $1,000 | 2026 | Contribution to Sharing House for general operating purposes. |
| Sherwood Forest Friends Inc | Brevard, NC | $1,000 | 2026 | Contribution to the Sherwood Forest Friends charity for general operating purposes. |
| Gift for Nature Nuts Program | Brevard, NC | $1,000 | 2026 | Contribution to Gift for Nature Nuts Program for general operating purposes. |
| Pisgah Legal Services | Asheville, NC | $1,000 | 2026 | Contribution to legal aid society to pay for legal representation of indigent clients in Asheville North Carolina. |
| Rise and Shine | Brevard, NC | $1,000 | 2026 | Contribution to Rise and Shine for general operating purposes. |
| Fostering Great Ideas | Greenville, SC | $1,000 | 2026 | Contribution to Fostering Great Ideas charitable organization for general operating purposes. |
| Transylvania County Boys and Girls Club | Brevard, NC | $1,000 | 2026 | Contribution to the Transylvania County Boys and Girls Club for general operating purposes. |
| Transylvania Habitat for Humanity | Brevard, NC | $1,000 | 2026 | Contribution to Transylvania Habitat for Humanity for general operating purposes |
| Bound for Glory Camp | Brevard, NC | $1,000 | 2026 | Contribution to Bound for Glory Camp for general operating purposes. |
| Just Economics | Brevard, NC | $1,000 | 2026 | Contribution to Just Economics for general operating purposes. |
| Friends of the Transylvania Library | Brevard, NC | $1,000 | 2026 | Contribution to the Transylvania Public Library book fund. |
| YMCA of the Treasure Coast | Stuart, FL | $295,000 | 2025 | To pay for purchase of new LED sign for the Stuart branch $25,000 to purchase new gym equipment for Stuart and Belle Glade branch $265,000 and to pay for summer camp expenses for underprivileged children at the Stuart branch $5,000. |
| Samaritans Purse | Boone, NC | $100,000 | 2025 | Contribution to Samaritans Purse to pay for Hurrican Helene relief efforts in Western North Carolina. |
| Watauga County | Boone, NC | $70,000 | 2025 | Contribution to Watauga County to purchase new exercise equipment for the community recreation center. |
| Humane Society of Treasure Coast | Palm City, FL | $62,500 | 2025 | To pay for annual sponsorship fee and matching gifts for the Paws & Claws annual fundraiser event for the Humane Society. |
| Hibiscus Childrens Center | Jensen Beach, FL | $35,000 | 2025 | General operating purposes |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | $35,000 | 2025 | General operating purposes |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Orlando, FL | $25,000 | 2025 | General operating purposes |
| Watauga Humane Society | Boone, NC | $25,000 | 2025 | General operating purposes |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | Yorktown Heights, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | General operating purposes |
| Blowing Rock Art History Museum | Blowing Rock, NC | $22,500 | 2025 | General operating purposes |
| Treasure Coast Wildlife Center | Palm City, FL | $20,000 | 2025 | Contribution to pay for the cost of building new cages for the injured wild animals that are being cared for by the Wildlife Center. |
| Wellington High School | Wellington, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | General operating purposes |
| American Cancer Society | Chicago, IL | $5,000 | 2025 | General operating purposes |
| Jupiter Community High School | Jupiter, FL | $3,000 | 2025 | Contribution to Jupiter Community High School to help fund high school finance club travel expenses. |
| William T Dwyer Community High School | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | $3,000 | 2025 | Contribution to William T. Dwyer Community High School to fund prizes and expenses for the Robotics Club. |
| FARM Cafe | Boone, NC | $600 | 2025 | Contribution to FARM Cafe to help fund the free food kitchen for homeless and needy people living in Watauga County North Carolina. |
| Humane Society of Treasure Coast | Palm City, FL | $210,000 | 2024 | To pay for construction of new cat adoption center and sponsorship fee for Paws & Claws annual fundraiser event |
| YMCA of the Treasure Coast | Stuart, FL | $75,000 | 2024 | To pay for renovations to Indiantown swimming pool and new LED sign for the YMCA |
| Hibiscus Children's Center | Jensen Beach, FL | $35,000 | 2024 | General operating purposes |
| Treasure Coast Wildlife Center | Palm City, FL | $30,000 | 2024 | To build new cages for injured animals |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | Yorktown Heights, NY | $25,000 | 2024 | General operating purposes |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Orlando, FL | $25,000 | 2024 | General operating purposes |
| Watauga Humane Society | Boone, NC | $25,000 | 2024 | General operating purposes |
Humane Society of Treasure Coast
$110,000$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.
YMCA of the Treasure Coast
$100,000To pay for purchase of new furniture and cost of renovating the daycare center at the Stuart YMCA branch.
Watauga Humane Society
$55,000General operating purposes
Contribution to Appalachian State University Foundation to pay for the sponsorship fee for the App Summer Music Festival at the university.
Blowing Rock Art History Museum
$35,000General operating purposes
Treasure Coast Wildlife Center
$25,000Contribution to the Treasure Coast Wildlife Center for general operating purposes.
Guiding Eyes for the Blind
$25,000General operating purposes
Shriners Hospitals for Children
$25,000General operating purposes
Turning Point USA
$10,000Contribution to Turning Point USA for general operating purposes.
Elliott Museum
$10,000Contribution to the Elliott Museum for general operating purposes.
Wellington High School
$10,000General operating purposes
Jupiter Community High School
$7,500Contribution to Jupiter Community High School to help fund the recycling project for the town of Jupiter.
Sunrise Elementary School
$3,500Contribution to Sunrise Elementary School to pay for licensing fee for computer software programs for the schools reading program.
Sharing House
$1,000Contribution to Sharing House for general operating purposes.
Sherwood Forest Friends Inc
$1,000Contribution to the Sherwood Forest Friends charity for general operating purposes.
Gift for Nature Nuts Program
$1,000Contribution to Gift for Nature Nuts Program for general operating purposes.
Pisgah Legal Services
$1,000Contribution to legal aid society to pay for legal representation of indigent clients in Asheville North Carolina.
Rise and Shine
$1,000Contribution to Rise and Shine for general operating purposes.
Fostering Great Ideas
$1,000Contribution to Fostering Great Ideas charitable organization for general operating purposes.
Transylvania County Boys and Girls Club
$1,000Contribution to the Transylvania County Boys and Girls Club for general operating purposes.
Contribution to Transylvania Habitat for Humanity for general operating purposes
Bound for Glory Camp
$1,000Contribution to Bound for Glory Camp for general operating purposes.
Just Economics
$1,000Contribution to Just Economics for general operating purposes.
Friends of the Transylvania Library
$1,000Contribution to the Transylvania Public Library book fund.
YMCA of the Treasure Coast
$295,000To pay for purchase of new LED sign for the Stuart branch $25,000 to purchase new gym equipment for Stuart and Belle Glade branch $265,000 and to pay for summer camp expenses for underprivileged children at the Stuart branch $5,000.
Contribution to Samaritans Purse to pay for Hurrican Helene relief efforts in Western North Carolina.
Watauga County
$70,000Contribution to Watauga County to purchase new exercise equipment for the community recreation center.
To pay for annual sponsorship fee and matching gifts for the Paws & Claws annual fundraiser event for the Humane Society.
Watauga Humane Society
$25,000General operating purposes
Guiding Eyes for the Blind
$25,000General operating purposes
Blowing Rock Art History Museum
$22,500General operating purposes
Treasure Coast Wildlife Center
$20,000Contribution to pay for the cost of building new cages for the injured wild animals that are being cared for by the Wildlife Center.
Wellington High School
$10,000General operating purposes
American Cancer Society
$5,000General operating purposes
Jupiter Community High School
$3,000Contribution to Jupiter Community High School to help fund high school finance club travel expenses.
William T Dwyer Community High School
$3,000Contribution to William T. Dwyer Community High School to fund prizes and expenses for the Robotics Club.
FARM Cafe
$600Contribution to FARM Cafe to help fund the free food kitchen for homeless and needy people living in Watauga County North Carolina.
Humane Society of Treasure Coast
$210,000To pay for construction of new cat adoption center and sponsorship fee for Paws & Claws annual fundraiser event
YMCA of the Treasure Coast
$75,000To pay for renovations to Indiantown swimming pool and new LED sign for the YMCA
Treasure Coast Wildlife Center
$30,000To build new cages for injured animals
Guiding Eyes for the Blind
$25,000General operating purposes
Watauga Humane Society
$25,000General operating purposes