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Caterpillar Foundation

Peoria, Illinois  ·  EIN 376022314  ·  Private foundation

Based in Peoria, Illinois, Caterpillar Foundation has awarded $208.0M across 5 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to See Attached List. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$37.9M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$93.6M
Total assets
5
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Caterpillar Foundation funds

Caterpillar Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on workforce & vocational training, higher education, environment & conservation, community improvement, public safety, and related causes.

Workforce & Vocational TrainingHigher EducationEnvironment & ConservationCommunity ImprovementPublic SafetyDisaster Relief & Emergency Aid

Populations it has supported include low-income communities.

low-income communities

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Caterpillar Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
See Attached List
SEE ATTACHED LIST
Various, IL$43.5M2023
See Attached List
SEE ATTACHED LIST
Various, IL$43.2M2024
See Attached List
SEE ATTACHED LIST
Various, IL$42.3M2022
See Attached List
See attached list
Various, IL$41.0M2021
See Attached List
See attached list
Various, IL$37.9M2020

Caterpillar Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$37.9M
2021$41.0M
2022$42.3M
2023$43.5M
2024$43.2M

How to apply for funding from Caterpillar Foundation

From Caterpillar Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“vary by program”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about Caterpillar Foundation

Does Caterpillar Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Caterpillar Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Caterpillar Foundation fund?
Caterpillar Foundation's grants focus on workforce & vocational training. Recent recipients include See Attached List, See Attached List, See Attached List. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Caterpillar Foundation give in grants?
Caterpillar Foundation reported $37.9M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $208.0M over 5 grants.
Where is Caterpillar Foundation located?
Caterpillar Foundation is based in Peoria, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 376022314.
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About this profile. This page is built from Caterpillar Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Caterpillar Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.