THE CATALYST FOUNDATION

EIN: 770357456 501(c)(3) Housing & Shelter

Lancaster, CA

Total Revenue
$4,196,873
Total Expenses
$4,193,762
Total Assets
$1,292,281
Net Assets
$787,607
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1993
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
David Mashore
Phone
6619488559
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE CATALYST FOUNDATION, founded in 1993, is a community nonprofit in the Housing & Shelter sector that reported $4.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 21% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

To provide supportive services, information & refferals , and assistance to high-risk populations.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,196,873
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $4,196,873

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $3,071,470
Fundraising Expenses $106,437
Program Expenses $3,506,202
Other Expenses $1,122,292
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,193,762

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $4,196,873 $3,468,124 +0.2%
Expenses $4,193,762 $3,136,255 +0.3%
Net Income $3,111 $331,869 -1.0%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
3
Independent Members
3
Employees
46
Volunteers
40

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$308,762
Total Directors
4
$120,720
Key Employees
2
$289,780
Highest Compensated
4
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
David W Mashore CEO 40
Officer Key Emp Highest
$155,614 $13,704 $169,318
Melisa Simmons Director of Operations & Finance 40
Officer Highest
$131,233 $8,211 $139,444
Erin Mize Director of Programs & HR 40
Director Highest
$112,815 $7,905 $120,720
Joanna Ortega Director of ICMS & Client-Centered Services 40
Key Emp Highest
$112,815 $7,647 $120,462
Rev Dr Ronald A Sparks President 0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Richard Triplett Treasurer 2
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Lynda Williams Secretary 2
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $4,196,873 $4,193,762 $1,292,281 $3,111
2023 $3,468,124 $3,260,687 $1,042,306 $207,437
2022 $3,376,049 $3,263,941 $910,203 $112,108
2021 $2,334,899 $2,068,742 $1,344,273 $266,157
2020 $2,030,957 $2,080,261 $707,251 $-49,304
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