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Cato Institute
Cato Institute
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About this organization
Mission
Our mission is to originate, disseminate, and advance solutions based on the principles of individual liberty, limited government, free markets, and peace.
About
For more than 40 years, Cato has led the charge for liberty in our nation and around the world. The Cato Institute is a public policy research organization—or think tank—that creates a presence for and promotes libertarian ideas in policy debates. We make liberty come alive for people by sharing our research and ideas in clear language, free of jargon. We find common ground and work with individuals and groups across the political spectrum in order to build a society that is freer, happier, and more prosperous.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as described in the filing, is “To originate, disseminate, and increase understanding of public policies based on the principles of individual liberty, limited government, free markets, and peace.”.
When describing its duties, they were characterized as: “To promote the principles of individual liberty, limited government, free markets, and peace.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal regulations by reporting their state of operation as KS.
- The filing shows that the non-profit's address as of 2019 is 1000 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC, 200015403.
- As of 2019, the non-profit has reported a total of 299 employees on their form.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$340,303.
- The organization has 17 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1974.
- The organization pays $18,247,842 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $3,512,110 in fundraising expenses.
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