From public IRS filings
CATO INSTITUTE
WASHINGTON, DC · Public & Society Benefit
Mission
TO PROMOTE THE PRINCIPLES OF INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY, LIMITED GOVERNMENT, FREE MARKETS, AND PEACE.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$62.8M
Total expenses
$47.4M
Total assets
$190.5M
Program expense ratio
7944%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds CATO INSTITUTE
$65M in foundation grants on record from 295 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $13.8M | 2 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $9.4M | 4 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $6.1M | 4 |
| Donors Trust | $6M | 5 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $2.6M | 4 |
| Chicago Community Trust | $943K | 4 |
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | $767K | 1 |
| T Rowe Price Program for Charitable Giving | $759K | 3 |
| Donors Capital Fund | $645K | 3 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust | $585K | 2 |
Leadership
MARISSA DELGADO — VP, FINANCE & CFO (Principal officer)
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