Caterpillar Foundation
Accepts applications
Caterpillar Foundation is a private foundation in Peoria, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $55.8 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $55.8 million and the largest $55.8 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$55.8 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$55.8 million
- Largest grant$55.8 million
- Assets$285 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $43.2 million the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $41.0 million | 1 | $144 million |
| 2023 | $43.5 million | 1 | $194 million |
| 2024 | $43.2 million | 1 | $252 million |
| 2025 | $55.8 million | 1 | $285 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Online Applications Only 100 N E Adams St, Peoria, IL 61629-5425 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (309) 675-1000 |
| What to submit | The grant information is online at https://www.caterpillar.com/en/company/caterpillar-foundation/matching -gifts.html |
| Deadlines | Vary by program |
| Restrictions | Key eligibility criteria for receiving awards: - align with the foundation's values - align with the foundation's mission and the foundation's focus area - program must be delivered in the area surrounding caterpillar facility (some exceptions) - must have 501(c)(3) nonprofit status or international equivalent - must provide the following financial documents: (1) externally audited financial statements and (2) IRS full form 990 prepared on the accrual method for us based organizations - must be organization with healthy financial performance and reasonable administrative overhead - program must be able to quantitatively measure indicators in focus area generally, areas of non-alignment include: - capital campaigns (infrastructure, expansion, renovation, equipment, etc.) - religious organizations (organizations classified as churches) - scholarships - direct benefit to caterpillar, its subsidiaries, dealers, employee or customers - organizations with discriminatory policies - hospitals |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1 | $55.8 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached List | See attached list | $55.8 million |
Officers and trustees
- Asha Varghese
- Bob de Lange
- Brian Colgan
- Caterpillar Inc
- Cheryl Johnson
- Denise Carolyn Johnson
- Katheryn Dickey Karol
- Kevin Todd Stoller
- Kylene Anthony
- Mike Wise
- Tony Fassino
- Christy Pambianchi
- Amanda Hilligas
Questions people ask
Does Caterpillar Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Vary by program.
How much does Caterpillar Foundation give?
$55.8 million in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $55.8 million.
Who runs Caterpillar Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Asha Varghese (President and Director), Bob de Lange (Director), Brian Colgan (Vice President) and Caterpillar Inc (Member) among 13 officers and trustees.