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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$84.5M
-14.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.1M
-11.0% YoY
Grant Count
6
+20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$691K
-25.9% YoY
About Center for American Progress
Based on IRS filings
Center for American Progress is a nonprofit organization 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
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $84,539,768 | $99,256,741 | $106,372,577 |
| Revenue | $37,377,429 | $46,089,112 | $40,388,678 |
| Expenses | $48,314,801 | $48,988,145 | $48,219,714 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,363,776 | $1,370,672 | $474,526 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Center for American Progress
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Center for American Prog Action Fnd ($3,600,000), The Partnership Project ($250,000), Center for Earth Energy and Democ ($241,222).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for American Prog Action Fnd Washington, DC | PUBLIC EDUCATION & ADVOCACY | $3,600,000 |
| Center for Earth Energy and Democ MINNEAPOLIS, MN | SUPPORT CHARITABLE EDUCATION ACTIVITIES | $241,222 |
| The Cleo Institute MIAMI, FL | SUPPORT CHARITABLE EDUCATION ACTIVITIES | $20,000 |
| Coming Clean Brattleboro, VT | SUPPORT CHARITABLE EDUCATION ACTIVITIES | $30,000 |
| Foreign Policy for America Foundation Washington, DC | SUPPORT CHARITABLE EDUCATION ACTIVITIES | $7,500 |
| The Partnership Project WASHINGTON, DC | SUPPORT CHARITABLE EDUCATION ACTIVITIES | $250,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Gaspard | PRESIDENT, CEO & DIRECTOR | 37 | $393,223 |
| Senator Tom Daschle | Chair and Director | 1 | — |
| Andrew Hauptman | Director | 1 | — |
| Donald Sussman | Director | 1 | — |
| Hansjorg Wyss | Director | 1 | — |
| Julian Castro | Director | 1 | — |
| Kristin Mugford | Director | 1 | — |
| Steve Daetz | Director | 1 | — |
| Deanna Nesburg | CFO & Treasurer | 34 | $197,754 |
| Gypsy Moore | SVP, General Counsel & Secretary | 34 | $205,597 |
| Rozina Kiflom | Deputy General Counsel & Secretary | 34 | $96,042 |
| Amanda Howe | COO | 34 | $216,931 |
| Daniella Leger | EVP Comms & Strategy | 37 | $227,276 |
| Lauren Vicary | Senior VP Production | 39 | $215,769 |
| Marc Jarsulic | Senior Fellow, Chief Economist | 40 | $207,449 |
| Trevor Higgins | Senior VP Energy & Env | 39 | $215,779 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Center for American Progress?
Center for American Progress is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $84.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Center for American Progress?
As of 2024, Center for American Progress holds $84.5M in total assets with $37.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $4.1M in 2024.
Where does Center for American Progress operate?
Center for American Progress has awarded grants in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Vermont, Washington.
What size grants does Center for American Progress award?
In 2024, Center for American Progress awarded 6 grants totaling $4.1M — an average of about $691K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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