Center for American Progress
The Center for American Progress (CAP) is an independent nonpartisan policy institute that is dedicated to improving the lives of all americans through bold, progressive ideas, as well as strong leadership and concerted action. Our aim is not just to change the conversation, but to change the country.
Center for American Progress at a glance
In short: Center for American Progress gave $4.1M across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $691K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,148,722
- -11.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $691,454
- -25.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $135,611
- Total assets
- $84,539,768
- -14.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Center for American Progress
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Center for American Progress
Who Center for American Progress funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Center for American Prog Action Fnd ($3.6M). Together the top 6 received $4.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 65 (51%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Center for American Progress gives
- Giving fell 62% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4.1M (2024) to $10.9M (2021). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $4.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for American Prog Action Fnd Washington, DC | Public Education & Advocacy | $3,600,000 |
| The Partnership Project Washington, DC | Support Charitable Education Activities | $250,000 |
| Center for Earth Energy and Democ Minneapolis, MN | Support Charitable Education Activities | $241,222 |
| Coming Clean Brattleboro, VT | Support Charitable Education Activities | $30,000 |
| The Cleo Institute Miami, FL | Support Charitable Education Activities | $20,000 |
| Foreign Policy for America Foundation Washington, DC | Support Charitable Education Activities | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $84,539,768 | $37,377,429 | $48,314,801 | $4,148,722 | 6 | $1,363,776 |
| 2023 | $99,256,741 | $46,089,112 | $48,988,145 | $4,663,000 | 5 | $1,370,672 |
| 2022 | $106,372,577 | $40,388,678 | $48,219,714 | $7,122,498 | 10 | $474,526 |
| 2021 | $72,328,871 | $50,471,917 | $50,323,994 | $10,872,146 | 23 | $13,681 |
| 2020 | $60,558,796 | $50,710,695 | $48,695,709 | $10,048,015 | 21 | $168,221 |
About Center for American Progress
Based on IRS filings
Center for American Progress is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $84.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $4.1M. Net investment income was $1.4M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Center for American Progress is led by Patrick Gaspard, President, CEO & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2021); 8 of 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patrick Gaspard
President, CEO & Director
President & CEO → President, CEO & Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
37 hrs/week
$137K (2021) → $393K (2024)
Senator Tom Daschle
Chair & Director
Director → Chair Director, 2022
Chair Director → Chair & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Hauptman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donald Sussman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hansjorg Wyss
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julian Castro
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Mugford
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Daetz
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniella Leger
Executive Vice President Comms & Strategy
Executive Vice President, Comms & Strategy → Executive Vice President Comms & Strategy, 2024
On filings since 2021
37 hrs/week
$204K (2021) → $227K (2024)
Lauren Vicary
Senior Vice President Production
Senior Vice President & Production → Senior Vice President Production, 2024
On filings since 2022
39 hrs/week
$199K (2022) → $216K (2024)
Rozina Kiflom
Deputy General Counsel & Secretary
Dep General Counsel & Secretary → Deputy General Counsel & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
34 hrs/week
$133K (2022) → $96K (2024)
Amanda Howe
COO
On filings since 2023
34 hrs/week
$207K (2023) → $217K (2024)
Deanna Nesburg
CFO & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
34 hrs/week
$190K (2023) → $198K (2024)
Marc Jarsulic
Senior Fellow & Chief Economist
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$200K (2023) → $207K (2024)
Trevor Higgins
Senior Vice President Energy & Env
Senior Vice President, Energy & Environment → Senior Vice President Energy & Env, 2024
On filings since 2023
39 hrs/week
$212K (2023) → $216K (2024)
Former officers (19)
- Former: Gypsy Moore (2023–2024) — Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary · Filing note: Thru 092623
- Former: Eric Mindich (2020–2023) — Director · Filing note: Thru 081523
- Former: Kevin Toruno (2021–2023) — CFO & Treasurer · Filing note: Thru 021023
- Former: Rozina Kiflomas Of (2023) — Deputy General Counsel & Secretary
- Former: Alex Demots (2020–2022) — Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary · Filing note: Thru 842022
- Former: John Podesta (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: Mara Rudman (2020–2022) — Executive Vice President & Policy
- Former: Mark Haggerty (2022) — Senior Fellow
- Former: Stefan Romberg (2022) — Deputy Chief Develop Officer
- Former: Brian Demarco (2020–2021) — Chief Development Officer
- Former: Christina Goldfuss (2020–2021) — Senior Vice President, Energy & Envr. Policy
- Former: Cynthia W. Stachelberg (2020–2021) — Executive Vice President & Ext. Affairs
- Former: Glen Hutchins (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Gordon Gray (2020–2021) — COO & Treasurer
- Former: Neera Tanden (2020–2021) — CEO & President
- Former: Stacey Abrams (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Deborah Holston (2021) — Inter CFO & Vice President Finance
- Former: Jodi Enda (2020) — Senior Fellow
- Former: Shane Bateman Svp Finance And Admin (2020) — CFO -
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $393K, to Patrick Gaspard (President, CEO & Director). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Center for American Progress
How much does Center for American Progress give each year?
Center for American Progress gave $4.1M across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $4.7M across 5 grants.
What is Center for American Progress's typical grant size?
Center for American Progress's median grant in 2024 was $135,611, and its average grant was $691,454, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Center for American Progress give grants?
Center for American Progress gives mostly in District of Columbia: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Minnesota (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Center for American Progress give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Center for American Progress's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Charitable Education Activities" (5 grants).
Who are Center for American Progress's largest grantees?
Center for American Progress's largest 2024 grantees include Center for American Prog Action Fnd ($3,600,000), The Partnership Project ($250,000) and Center for Earth Energy and Democ ($241,222), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Center for American Progress?
Center for American Progress reported $84.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $37.4M.
What is Center for American Progress?
Center for American Progress is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Washington, DC. It holds $84.5M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Center for American Progress's EIN?
Center for American Progress's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0126510. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 27, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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