Cato Institute
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2024–2026
Total received
$31.9M
Foundation funders
165
Grants recorded
200
Years covered
2024–2026
Who funds Cato Institute?
Cato Institute is funded by 165 grantmakers, led by Susquehanna Foundation ($6.0M), T Rowe Price Program for Charitable Giving Inc ($5.5M), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($2.8M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $31.9M in grants to Cato Institute between 2024–2026.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2024 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $5.0M (2026) to $16.9M (2024). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $5.0M.
What grants has Cato Institute received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | T Rowe Price Program for Charitable Giving Inc | MULTIPLE | $5,010,500 |
| 2026 | The Ruthmarc Foundation Inc | EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES | $20,700 |
| 2026 | Farrington Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Susquehanna Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $3,000,000 |
| 2025 | EL Craig Foundation | HOST COMMITTEE-CO-CHAIR | $1,000,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $897,850 |
| 2025 | Krfrench Family Foundation | RESEARCH | $802,530 |
| 2025 | The Donald and Paula Smith Foundation | TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $650,000 |
| 2025 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $319,560 |
| 2025 | T Rowe Price Program for Charitable Giving Inc | MULTIPLE | $277,600 |
| 2025 | D F Dillon Foundation | PROGRAM | $250,000 |
| 2025 | Carnegie Corporation of New York | For core support of its immigration program | $233,300 |
| 2025 | The Cynthia Elkins Foundation | GENERAL USE | $225,000 |
| 2025 | The Opportunity Foundation | PROGRAMS ADVANCING THE FOUNDATIONSSTRATEGIC GOALS AS DISCUSSED WITH PETERGOETTLER (PRES.) ET AL. | $225,000 |
| 2025 | Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $200,000 |
| 2025 | The Ohnell Family Foundation | EDUCATION | $150,000 |
| 2025 | The Margulis Foundation for Freedom and | GENERAL OPERATING | $124,600 |
| 2025 | The Rockjensen Foundation Inc | SUPPORT ORGANIZATION'S ACTIVITIES | $100,000 |
| 2025 | Gale Foundation | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| 2025 | Goyanes Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $67,000 |
| 2025 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $60,550 |
| 2025 | Orange County Community Foundation | COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT | $60,000 |
| 2025 | The Hilibrand Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $60,000 |
| 2025 | Offerdahl Family Foundation | WORKS TO INCREASE THE UNDERSTANDING OF PUBLIC POLICIES BASED ON THE PRINCIPLES OF LIMITED GOVERNMENT, FREE MARKETS, INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY, AND PEACE. | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Collin and Joanna Roche Family Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| 2025 | The McWethy Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Guenther Family Foundation | TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE FUNCTION & PROGRAMS | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Kids Connect Charitable Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2025 | The Dunn Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2025 | The Reams Foundation Inc | General | $50,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Cato Institute?
Cato Institute is funded by 165 grantmakers, led by Susquehanna Foundation ($6.0M), T Rowe Price Program for Charitable Giving Inc ($5.5M), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($2.8M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $31.9M in grants to Cato Institute between 2024–2026.
Who is Cato Institute's largest funder?
Susquehanna Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Cato Institute, with $6.0M across 2 grants (2024–2025).
How much grant funding has Cato Institute received?
IRS 990 filings record $31.9M in grants to Cato Institute across 200 grants from 165 funders between 2024–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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