Congressional Progressive Caucus Center
CONGRESSIONAL PROGRESSIVE CAUCUS CENTER identifies and develops research-based, people-led solutions to build a more just, equitable, and resilient nation. Through educational programming and policy analysis, we bring together community leaders, advocates, and policy experts to inform public dialogue and strengthen collective capacity.
Congressional Progressive Caucus Center at a glance
In short: Congressional Progressive Caucus Center gave $50K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $50K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $50,000
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $50,000
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $5,634,602
- +22.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Congressional Progressive Caucus Center funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Economic Policy Institute ($50K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2024) to $100K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Economic Policy Institute Washington, DC | Education & Training Program | $50,000 |
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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 | $5,634,602 | $2,977,897 | $1,917,797 | $50,000 | 1 | $35,932 |
| 2023 | $4,599,003 | $2,012,755 | $1,816,923 | $100,000 | 1 | $7,359 |
| 2022 | $4,408,323 | $1,586,850 | $1,578,856 | $100,000 | 1 | $6,893 |
| 2021 | $4,425,572 | $2,360,112 | $1,237,179 | — | — | $415 |
| 2020 | $3,482,060 | $2,537,632 | $986,312 | — | — | $2,150 |
About Congressional Progressive Caucus Center
Based on IRS filings
Congressional Progressive Caucus Center is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $50K. Net investment income was $36K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Congressional Progressive Caucus Center is led by Gohar Sedighi, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 6 of 26 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gohar Sedighi
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
17.4 hrs/week
$160K (2022) → $203K (2024)
Robert Borosage
Chairman
Chair → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Juarez Scruggs
T & C Director
Director of Training & C → Train & C Director, 2023
Train & C Director → T & C Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
13.1 hrs/week
$105K (2021) → $130K (2024)
Catherine Rowland
Policy Director
Legislative Affairs Director → Policy Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
$119K (2022) → $143K (2024)
Kathryn R. Thomas
E & E Director
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$141K (2023) → $150K (2024)
McKayla Eskilson
Develop. Director
Development Director → Develop. Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$120K (2023) → $145K (2024)
Talia Harris
COO
New on the 2024 filing
18 hrs/week
$159K (2024)
Conrad Martin
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fatima Goss Graves
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hadar Susskind
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Raskin
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Cavanaugh
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katrina Vanden Heuvel
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Latosha Brown
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria Teresa Kumar
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rahna Epting
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shaunna Thomas
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Sturdivant
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Veronica Escobar
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fred Redmond
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Shierholz
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Delia Ramirez
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill Tokuda
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim McGovern
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maxwell Frost
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sulma Arias
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (22)
- Former: Alan Barber (2020–2023) — Policy Director
- Former: John Cook (2020–2023) — COO
- Former: Emma Mehrabi (2023) — Chief of Staff
- Former: Barbara Lee (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Deepak Bhargava (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Jared Huffman (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Pramila Jayapal (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Vimala Phongsavanh (2021–2022) — Organizing Director
- Former: Hamid Bendaas (2022) — Communications Director
- Former: Liz Watson (2020–2021) — President & Executive Director
- Former: Michael Zwirn (2021) — Director of Development
- Former: Rep Barbara Lee (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Rep Jamie Raskin (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Rep Jared Huffman (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Rep Mark Pocan (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Rep Pramila Jayapal (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Rep Raul Grijalva (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Rep Veronica Escobar (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Liz Shuler (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Pocan (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Raul Grijalva (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Thea Lee (2020) — Board Member
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 $203K, to Gohar Sedighi (Executive Dir.). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Congressional Progressive Caucus Center
How much does Congressional Progressive Caucus Center give each year?
Congressional Progressive Caucus Center gave $50K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $100K across 1 grant.
How large is Congressional Progressive Caucus Center?
Congressional Progressive Caucus Center reported $5.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.0M.
What is Congressional Progressive Caucus Center?
Congressional Progressive Caucus Center is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Washington, DC. It holds $5.6M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Congressional Progressive Caucus Center operate?
Congressional Progressive Caucus Center has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Congressional Progressive Caucus Center's EIN?
Congressional Progressive Caucus Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3714244. 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 February 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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