Cato Institute
Grantmaking foundation in Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 23-7432162
- District of Columbia
- Washington
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in District of Columbia
- Total giving
- $140KTax year 2026
- Total assets
- $210MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2026Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE CATO INSTITUTE IS TO KEEP THE PRINCIPLES, IDEAS, AND MORAL CASE FOR LIBERTY ALIVE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS, WHILE MOVING PUBLIC POLICY IN THE DIRECTION OF INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY, LIMITED GOVERNMENT, FREE MARKETS, AND PEACE.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| America'S Future Foundation | $60K | 2024 |
| Roots of Progress | $50K | 2024 |
| American Legislative Exchange Council | $34K | 2024 |
| Center for Civil Society | $25K | 2024 |
| Students for Liberty | $21K | 2024 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2026. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.