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Cato Institute
Public Benefit · Washington, District of Columbia
1000 Massachusetts Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20001-5401
EIN: 237432162· Founded: Mar 1975· 51 years active· Filing Year: 2024
Annual Revenue
$71.9M
Total Expenses
$41.8M
Total Assets
$172.2M
Program Spending
1%
of expenses go to programs
Compensation & Payroll
Total Officer Compensation
$980K
2.3% of total expenses
All officers, directors, and key employees combined
Other Salaries & Wages
$19.7M
Total Payroll
$20.7M
50% of total expenses
Where the Money Goes
1%
Programs: 1%
Payroll: 50%
Other overhead: 99%
Program Revenue$234K (0%)
Total Expenses$41.8M (58%)
Payroll$20.7M (50%)
Overhead (non-program)99%
Trust Score Breakdown
Program Spending Ratio
1% of expenses go to programs
Revenue & Stability
$71.9M annual revenue
Executive Compensation
$980K total officer comp (2.3% of expenses)
Filing Recency
Most recent filing: 2024
Asset Strength
$172.2M in assets
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Data from IRS Form 990 filing (2024). Trust scores are calculated from public financial data and do not constitute endorsement or investment advice.