CATO INSTITUTE
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The Cato Institute is a 501(c)(3) Non-profit think tank whose current CEO and President is Peter N. Goettler. According to their about page, “Cato receives approximately 80 percent of its funding through tax-deductible contributions from individuals, many responding to informative, direct mail solicitations and program updates.” Cato offers an annual report that shows the percentages of money received and their IRS 990 form. The Cato Institute is funded by various organizations, including the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Charles Koch Foundation, and Sarah Scaife Foundation.