A Vision for a $100 Million National Impact Initiative
Catalyst Charitable Fund
The Catalyst Charitable Fund is a national philanthropic initiative focused on transformative impact across four pillars: Education, Healthcare, Animal Welfare, and Humanitarian Relief.
Our long-term vision is to mobilize $1 billion in philanthropic capital to support institutions, families, and communities across the United States, with an annual growth goal of $100 million.
The Catalyst Fund will provide sustained support for colleges, hospitals, rescue organizations, and relief initiatives nationwide. This long-term engine of good aims to transform lives through scholarships, medical support, animal welfare initiatives, and crisis-response aid.
Founder — Jon Nelson
Jon Nelson is a lifelong entrepreneur, strategist, and community-builder with more than three decades of leadership across business, real estate, philanthropy, and large-scale network development.
From early commercial real estate development in the 1980s and 1990s, to founding a technology venture that grew to a valuation exceeding $40 million, Jon has built a career rooted in innovation, opportunity creation, and empowering people to improve their lives. Throughout his life, Jon has been driven by a simple conviction: impact happens when people come together with purpose. His work across multiple industries has consistently focused on helping individuals and families build better futures — financially, personally, and generationally.
The Catalyst Fund represents Jon’s commitment to uniting millions of people through everyday generosity. His vision is to create a $100 million philanthropic movement supporting education, hospitals, animal welfare, and humanitarian relief. Rooted in faith, guided by service, and shaped by decades of entrepreneurial leadership, Jon believes that small gifts at scale can create transformational change for generations to come.
Founder — Jon Nelson
Jon Nelson is a lifelong entrepreneur, strategist, and community-builder with more than three decades of leadership across business, real estate, philanthropy, and large-scale network development.
From early commercial real estate development in the 1980s and 1990s, to founding a technology venture that grew to a valuation exceeding $40 million, Jon has built a career rooted in innovation, opportunity creation, and empowering people to improve their lives. Throughout his life, Jon has been driven by a simple conviction: impact happens when people come together with purpose. His work across multiple industries has consistently focused on helping individuals and families build better futures — financially, personally, and generationally.
The Catalyst Fund represents Jon’s commitment to uniting millions of people through everyday generosity. His vision is to create a $100 million philanthropic movement supporting education, hospitals, animal welfare, and humanitarian relief. Rooted in faith, guided by service, and shaped by decades of entrepreneurial leadership, Jon believes that small gifts at scale can create transformational change for generations to come.
To unite everyday generosity into meaningful action that supports education, health and wellness, animal care, and humanitarian relief nationwide.
To build a powerful and sustainable philanthropic fund that creates lasting impact and improves lives across communities nationwide.
To establish a $100 million charitable vehicle that strengthens communities by funding critical programs and compassionate causes.
The Catalyst Fund provides sustained support for colleges, hospitals, rescue organizations, and relief initiatives nationwide. This long-term engine of good aims to transform lives through scholarships, medical support, animal welfare initiatives, and crisis-response aid.
Scholarships, leadership development, and initiatives that strengthen student success.
Hospital initiatives, patient support, and programs restoring dignity and care.
Crisis response, recovery, and community stabilization.
Shelters, rescues, foster networks, and veterinary outreach.