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Who funds Cato Institute?

Cato Institute has received $149 million across 1368 grants from 468 funders over IRS Form 990 filings (2018–2025). Its largest funder is Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund.

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Funding sources

What is Cato Institute's largest source of grant funding?

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund has given $47.5M across 7 grants to Cato Institute.

Who is Cato Institute's second-largest funder?

Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program has given $10.9M across 5 grants to Cato Institute.

Who else funds Cato Institute?

Donor Advised Charitable Giving INC has given $7.7M across 6 grants to Cato Institute.

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All figures are sourced from grants itemized on nonprofit 990 filings, representing reported charitable giving. These are public records filed with the IRS.