Center For American Progress
- Assets
- $72.3m
- Revenue
- $50.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 426
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 02/2003
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 30-0126510
Organization Overview
Center For American Progress is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (R05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Center For American Progress employed 426 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For American Progress is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Center For American Progress generated $50.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $50.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.9% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Center For American Progress has awarded 230 individual grants totaling $76,339,501. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
NON-PARTISAN RESEARCH AND EDUCATION DEDICATED TO ADVANCING PROGRESSIVE POLICY IDEAS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
POLICY PROGRAMS: PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS WAS CONDUCTED ACROSS FIVE CROSS-CUTTING PRIORITIES: DEMOCRACY, ECONOMY, CLIMATE, RACIAL EQUITY & JUSTICE, AND HEALTH. THIS INCLUDED GENERATING AND PUBLISHING IDEAS AND POLICIES THAT INFORMED THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN, THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT, THE CHIPS AND SCIENCE ACT, THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT, THE BIPARTISAN SAFER COMMUNITIES ACT, THE ELECTORAL COUNT ACT, AND THE RESPECT FOR MARRIAGE ACT.
OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY: OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS DISSEMINATED POLICY SOLUTIONS ACROSS CAP'S CROSS-CUTTING PRIORITIES TO EDUCATE POLICY MAKERS AT THE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LEVEL, ALLIED ORGANIZATIONS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THIS WORK INCLUDED CONDUCTING MESSAGE RESEARCH, LIFTING UP THE PERSONAL STORIES OF INDIVIDUAL AMERICANS, AND PRODUCING DIGITAL CONTENT TO HELP BOLSTER THE CASE FOR THESE POLICY SOLUTIONS. EFFORTS ALSO INCLUDED WORK WITH A WIDE RANGE OF PROGRESSIVE PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS TO UNDERTAKE JOINT CAMPAIGN ACTIVITY, INCLUDING EVENTS, EARNED MEDIA, AND DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS.
COMMUNICATIONS: THE COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT EDUCATED THE PUBLIC ON PROGRESSIVE POLICY SOLUTIONS, ADDRESSED TIMELY POLICY ISSUES THROUGH VARIOUS MEDIA CHANNELS AND EVENTS, AND SHAPED MESSAGING ACROSS THE ORGANIZATION'S CROSS-CUTTING PRIORITIES: DEMOCRACY, ECONOMY, RACIAL EQUITY, CLIMATE AND HEALTH.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Cynthia W Stachelberg Evp,ext. Affairs(thru 12/5/21) | 39 | $236,490 | |
Mara Rudman Evp,policy | 40 | $223,699 | |
Brian Demarco Chief Development Officer | 39 | $216,854 | |
Christina Goldfuss Svp, Energy & Envr. Policy | 40 | $209,296 | |
Daniella Leger Evp, Comms & Strategy | 39 | $204,032 | |
Alex Demots Svp, Gen. Counsel & Secretary | Officer | 34 | $180,347 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Rhodium Group Llc Research | 12/30/21 | $650,000 |
Teal Media Website Redesign | 12/30/21 | $288,357 |
Cathleen Kelly Consultant | 12/30/21 | $227,728 |
Gbao Public Poll | 12/30/21 | $185,000 |
Hua Nani Partners Llc Consultant | 12/30/21 | $163,500 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $49,152,070 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $636,252 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $49,152,070 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $222,093 |
| Investment income | $13,681 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $6,152 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $50,471,917 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $10,860,294 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $952,851 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $442,638 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $21,538,900 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,016,704 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,990,297 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,805,672 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $78,376 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $64,822 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $114,150 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $4,116,022 |
| Advertising and promotion | $559,443 |
| Office expenses | $265,458 |
| Information technology | $897,667 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $3,699,154 |
| Travel | $131,411 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $62,859 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $517,500 |
| Insurance | $105,894 |
| All other expenses | $548,398 |
| Total functional expenses | $50,323,994 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,422,014 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $43,965,707 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $10,303,492 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,164,384 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $89,334 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $13,175,213 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $208,727 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $72,328,871 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,645,406 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $14,201,669 |
| Total liabilities | $16,847,075 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $30,653,190 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $24,828,606 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $72,328,871 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Center For American Progress has awarded $10,872,146 in support to 23 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Washington, DC PURPOSE: PUBLIC EDUCATION & | $6,549,896 |
Sacramento, CA PURPOSE: SUPPORT CHARITABLE | $1,750,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: SUPPORT CHARITABLE | $613,750 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: SUPPORT CHARITABLE | $613,750 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: SUPPORT CHARITABLE | $613,750 |
Greensboro, NC PURPOSE: SUPPORT CHARITABLE | $350,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 120 grants that Center For American Progress has recieved totaling $34,460,441.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Sandler Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $4,000,000 |
The Jpb Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: REDUCING POVERTY AND ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF POOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN | $2,500,000 |
The Jpb Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: REDUCING POVERTY AND ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF POOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN | $2,500,000 |
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Civil Participation | $2,150,000 |
Climateworks Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: LOBBYING, PROJECT SUPPORT, PROGRAM SUPPORT | $1,450,000 |
Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,025,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Center For American Progress Washington, DC | $72,328,871 | $50,471,917 |
Protect Democracy Project Washington, DC | $49,196,682 | $34,042,265 |
Third Way Institute Washington, DC | $31,398,339 | $13,168,631 |
Our Generation Inc Washington, DC | $520,964 | $10,281,358 |
Migration Policy Institute Washington, DC | $8,191,422 | $5,441,151 |
American Oversight Inc Washington, DC | $3,531,984 | $4,908,115 |
American Compass Inc Washington, DC | $1,285,116 | $1,789,364 |
The Womens Law Center Of Maryland Inc Towson, MD | $1,303,784 | $1,351,361 |
Phoenix Center For Advanced Legal & Economic Public Policy Studies Inc Washington, DC | $444,235 | $936,234 |
Progressives For Immigration Reform Washington, DC | $689,071 | $894,879 |
Sunwater Institute Rockville, MD | $127,358 | $96,181 |
Center For Countering Digital Hate Washington, DC | $860,457 | $1,471,247 |