Center for Economic and Policy Research
To promote democratic debate on economic and social issues through professional research and public education.
Center for Economic and Policy Research at a glance
In short: Center for Economic and Policy Research gave $350K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $117K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $350,000
- -82.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $116,667
- -82.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $23,488,016
- -10.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Center for Economic and Policy Research funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Just Foreign Policy ($300K). Together the top 3 received $350K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 4 grants of 9 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Center for Economic and Policy Research gives
- Giving grew 3315% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $2.0M (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $350K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Just Foreign Policy Washington, DC | General Support | $300,000 |
| Momsrising Education Fund Bellvue, WA | General Support | $30,000 |
| South Seattle Emerald Seattle, WA | General Support | $20,000 |
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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 | $23,488,016 | $3,264,794 | $6,134,388 | $350,000 | 3 | $1,086,903 |
| 2023 | $26,307,146 | $6,944,314 | $7,099,081 | $1,962,810 | 3 | $1,604,663 |
| 2022 | $26,109,572 | $13,897,815 | $4,936,754 | $402,842 | 2 | $489,967 |
| 2021 | $17,101,647 | $14,713,091 | $3,715,515 | $10,250 | 1 | $50,943 |
| 2020 | $6,872,252 | $5,306,490 | $3,426,483 | — | — | $20,948 |
About Center for Economic and Policy Research
Based on IRS filings
Center for Economic and Policy Research is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $23.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $350K. Net investment income was $1.1M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Center for Economic and Policy Research is led by Robert Polin, President on every filing since 2020; 8 of 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Polin
President
On filings since 2020
0.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah S. James
Director & International Programs
Program Director → Director & International Programs, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$104K (2020) → $130K (2024)
Mark Weisbrot
Co-Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$98K (2020) → $144K (2024)
Alexander Main
Director of International Policy
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$132K (2023) → $138K (2024)
Algernon Austin
Director, Race & Economic Justice
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$121K (2023) → $126K (2024)
Debarati Ghosh
Director of Projects & Strategy
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$124K (2023) → $129K (2024)
Eileen Applebaum
Co-Director & Secretary
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$139K (2023) → $142K (2024)
Shawn Frenstad
Director, Law & Political Economy
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$114K (2023) → $118K (2024)
Danny Glover
Director
On filings since 2020
0.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gail Hurley
Director
On filings since 2020
0.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Isabel Ortiz
Director
On filings since 2020
0.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine McFate
Director
On filings since 2020
0.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Levinson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alison Tate
Director
On filings since 2023
0.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Haley Brown
Board Member Union Representative & Research Associate
Director → Research Associate, 2022
Research Associate → Board Member Union Representative & Research Associate, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$54K (2020) → $76K (2024)
Former officers (7)
- Former: Gila Neta (2023) — Director
- Former: Eileen Appelbaum (2020–2022) — Co-Director & Secretary
- Former: Alex Main (2022) — Director of International Policy
- Former: Jeff Hauser (2022) — Program Director
- Former: Matt Bernstein (2022) — Director of Finance & Administration
- Former: Jeffrey M. Hauser (2020–2021) — Program Director
- Former: Brennan Van Dyke (2020) — Director
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 $144K, to Mark Weisbrot (Co-Director/Treasurer). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Center for Economic and Policy Research
How much does Center for Economic and Policy Research give each year?
Center for Economic and Policy Research gave $350K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.0M across 3 grants.
What is Center for Economic and Policy Research's typical grant size?
Center for Economic and Policy Research's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $116,667, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Center for Economic and Policy Research give grants?
Center for Economic and Policy Research gives mostly in District of Columbia: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Washington (14%).
Does Center for Economic and Policy Research give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Center for Economic and Policy Research's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Center for Economic and Policy Research?
Center for Economic and Policy Research reported $23.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.3M.
What is Center for Economic and Policy Research?
Center for Economic and Policy Research is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Washington, DC. It holds $23.5M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Center for Economic and Policy Research's EIN?
Center for Economic and Policy Research's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2204029. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 28, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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