Nonprofit · EIN 52-2204029
CENTER FOR ECONOMIC AND POLICY RESEARCH
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $3,264,794 | $6,134,388 | -$2,869,594 | $23,488,016 | $459,214 | $23,028,802 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $6,944,314 | $7,099,081 | -$154,767 | $26,307,146 | $537,250 | $25,769,896 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,089,546
- Program service revenue
- $83,572
- Investment income
- $1,086,903
- Royalties
- $570
- Other revenue
- $4,773
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $354,400
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,186,784
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,901,645
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,599,890
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $104,318
- Accounting fees
- $31,148
- Occupancy
- $124,179
- Travel
- $126,357
- Depreciation
- $6,349
- Program services (functional)
- $5,012,223
- Management and general (functional)
- $690,528
- Fundraising (functional)
- $431,637
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $26,307,146
- Total assets, end of year
- $23,488,016
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $459,214
- Net assets, end of year
- $23,028,802
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $8,652
- Publicly traded securities
- $22,956,825
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $22,839,627
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $189,175
- Gross receipts
- $3,264,794
- Employees
- 44
- Volunteers
- 7
- Year formed
- 1999
- State of legal domicile
- DC
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARK WEISBROT | CO-DIRECTOR/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $143,856 | $27,047 |
| EILEEN APPLEBAUM | CO-DIRECTOR/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $142,072 | $26,973 |
| ALEXANDER MAIN | DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL POLICY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $138,015 | $20,898 |
| DEBARATI GHOSH | DIRECTOR OF PROJECTS AND STRATEGY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,494 | $21,673 |
| DEBORAH JAMES | DIRECTOR, INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,954 | $20,945 |
| ALGERNON AUSTIN | DIRECTOR, RACE AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,945 | $22,628 |
| SHAWN FRENSTAD | DIRECTOR, LAW AND POLITICAL ECONOMY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,781 | $22,211 |
| HALEY BROWN | BOARD MEMBER UNION REP/RESEARCH ASSOCIATE Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $76,427 | $12,128 |
| ROBERT POLIN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.7 | $0 | $0 |
| DANNY GLOVER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.7 | $0 | $0 |
| GAIL HURLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.7 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK LEVINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.7 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHERINE MCFATE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.7 | $0 | $0 |
| ISABEL ORTIZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.7 | $0 | $0 |
| ALISON TATE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.7 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EILEEN APPLEBAUM | CO-DIRECTOR/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $138,501 | $25,822 |
| MARK WEISBROT | CO-DIRECTOR/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $138,425 | $25,830 |
| ALEXANDER MAIN | DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL POLICY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,310 | $19,561 |
| DEBORAH JAMES | DIRECTOR, INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $123,169 | $19,439 |
| DEBARATI GHOSH | DIRECTOR OF PROJECTS AND STRATEGY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $123,569 | $18,842 |
| ALGERNON AUSTIN | DIRECTOR, RACE AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,805 | $21,066 |
| SHAWN FRENSTAD | DIRECTOR, LAW AND POLITICAL ECONOMY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,350 | $20,690 |
| HALEY BROWN | BOARD MEMBER UNION REP/RESEARCH ASSOCIATE Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $68,679 | $10,952 |
| ROBERT POLIN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANNY GLOVER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GAIL HURLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK LEVINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHERINE MCFATE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GILA NETA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ISABEL ORTIZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALISON TATE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1611 CONNECTICUT AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009-1033
- In care of
- % MARK WEISBROT
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MARK WEISBROT, 1611 CONNECTICUT AVE NW 400, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
- Signed the 990
- MARK WEISBROT, CODIRECTOR TREASURER
- Phone
- (202) 293-5380
- Website
- WWW.CEPR.NET
- Return prepared by
- Alta CPA Group
Mission
TO PROMOTE DEMOCRATIC DEBATE ON ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL ISSUES THROUGH PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC EDUCATION.
Program accomplishments
- DOMESTIC ECONOMIC POLICY THE CENTER PROVIDES RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ON DOMESTIC ECONOMIC ISSUES AFFECTING GROWTH AND INEQUALITY. DURING 2025, THE CENTER RESEARCHED THE ECONOMIC SITUATION WITH REGARD TO PRICES, WAGES, AND EMPLOYMENT EXAMINED THE ROLE OF HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANIES IN PROGRAMS SUCH AS MEDICARE ADVANTAGE AND MEDICAID HMOS ADVOCATED FOR THE ECONOMIC INCLUSION OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES PUBLISHED RESEARCH AND ADVOCATED FOR TARGETED SUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT AND STUDIED EFFORTS TO MITIGATE THE DAMAGE FROM EXTREME WEATHER EVENTS. WE DISSEMINATED THE FINDINGS THROUGH PUBLICATIONS, WEBINARS, AND OP-EDSExpenses $1,940,172 · grants $30,000
- THE INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM AT CEPR CONDUCTS RIGOROUS RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS TO MAKE SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL POLICY DEBATES ON KEY GLOBAL ISSUES. WE PRODUCE REPORTS/ARTICLES CONDUCT PANEL DISCUSSIONS AND ENGAGE WITH PARTNERS, POLICYMAKERS, MEDIA, AND THE PUBLIC, PLAYING A KEY ROLE IN INFORMING THESE AUDIENCES. WE MONITOR THE IMFS POLICIES AND ACTIONS FOR THOSE THAT ARE HARMFUL TO COUNTRIES, AS WELL AS THOSE THAT CAN BE BENEFICIAL. BUILDING ON OUR PRIOR EFFORTS THAT WERE KEY TO WINNING THE 2021 ISSUANCE OF 650BN OF IMF SPECIAL DRAWING RIGHTS, WHICH SAVED HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF LIVES, WE CONTINUE MAKING THE CASE FOR NEW SDR ALLOCATIONS. WE ANALYZE ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS IN LATIN AMERICA, DRAWING ATTENTION TO THE IMPACT OF US POLICY. WE PLAY A KEY ROLE IN INFORMING POLICYMAKERS AND THE PUBLIC ON THE HARMFUL AND LETHAL IMPACT OF U.S. ECONOMIC SANCTIONS WHICH OFTEN TARGET THE GENERAL POPULATION. WE PRODUCE ANALYSIS THAT PROMOTES A MORE SUSTAINABLE, EQUITABLE, AND ACCOUNTABLE SYSTEM OF FINANCE, COMMERCE, AND TRADE.Expenses $3,072,051 · grants $324,400 · revenue $83,572
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-2204029
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q055)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $23,488,016
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,264,794
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,264,794 | $6,134,388 | $23,488,016 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $6,944,314 | $7,099,081 | $26,307,146 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $13,897,815 | $4,936,754 | $26,109,572 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 52-2204029).
Questions about CENTER FOR ECONOMIC AND POLICY RESEARCH
- What is the EIN of CENTER FOR ECONOMIC AND POLICY RESEARCH?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CENTER FOR ECONOMIC AND POLICY RESEARCH is 52-2204029.
- Is CENTER FOR ECONOMIC AND POLICY RESEARCH tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to CENTER FOR ECONOMIC AND POLICY RESEARCH tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CENTER FOR ECONOMIC AND POLICY RESEARCH file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CENTER FOR ECONOMIC AND POLICY RESEARCH due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CENTER FOR ECONOMIC AND POLICY RESEARCH last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of CENTER FOR ECONOMIC AND POLICY RESEARCH?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MARK WEISBROT.
- Who are the officers and directors of CENTER FOR ECONOMIC AND POLICY RESEARCH?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 15 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $143,856 (MARK WEISBROT, CO-DIRECTOR/TREASURER).
- How much revenue does CENTER FOR ECONOMIC AND POLICY RESEARCH have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,264,794, expenses of $6,134,388 and total assets of $23,488,016 at year end.
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