Center for Economic Progress
The Center for Economic Progress (CEP) helps low-income working families as a trusted provider of tax and financial services. Everything we do, from direct service to informing public policy, improves the financial stability of those we serve.
Center for Economic Progress at a glance
In short: Center for Economic Progress gave $20K across 1 grant in 2019 (avg $20K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2019 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2019)
- $20,000
- Grants made (2019)
- 1
- Average grant
- $20,000
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2019 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2019 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2019; updated September 2026.
Who Center for Economic Progress funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2019
The largest 2019 recipient was Gateway Eitc Community Coalition ($20K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2019 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2019 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gateway Eitc Community Coalition St. Louis, MO | Tax Services Grant | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $871,860 | $1,249,313 | $20,000 | 1 | $-147,810 |
About Center for Economic Progress
Based on IRS filings
Center for Economic Progress is a public charity, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available for 2019. In 2019, it awarded 1 grant totaling $20K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Center for Economic Progress is led by Robert M. Burke, President & Treasurer on the 2019 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2019 report compensation.
Officers on the 2019 filing
Robert M. Burke
President & Treasurer
New on the 2019 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamie O'Brien
Director
New on the 2019 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Sneider
Director
New on the 2019 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Chandler
Secretary
New on the 2019 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Center for Economic Progress
How much does Center for Economic Progress give each year?
Center for Economic Progress gave $20K across 1 grant in 2019, according to its 2019 IRS Form 990.
Where does Center for Economic Progress operate?
Center for Economic Progress has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is Center for Economic Progress's EIN?
Center for Economic Progress's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3693728. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 17, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2019
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