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
79%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds CATO INSTITUTE
$109.6M in foundation grants on record from 377 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $30.3M | 4 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $9.4M | 4 |
| Susquehanna Foundation | $9M | 3 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $6.1M | 4 |
| Donors Trust | $6M | 5 |
| T Rowe Price Program for Charitable Giving | $5.8M | 4 |
| Galashiels Fund | $4M | 3 |
| El Craig Foundation | $2.9M | 3 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $2.6M | 4 |
| Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation | $2.1M | 5 |
Leadership
MARISSA DELGADO — VP, FINANCE & CFO (Principal officer)
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