CENTER FOR ECONOMIC AND POLICY RESEARCH

EIN: 522204029 501(c)(3) International Affairs

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$6,944,314
Total Expenses
$7,099,081
Total Assets
$26,307,146
Net Assets
$25,769,896
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1999
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
MARK WEISBROT
Phone
2022935380
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

CENTER FOR ECONOMIC AND POLICY RESEARCH, founded in 1999, is a community nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $6.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 50% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Net assets of $25.8M represent 45 months of operating reserves.

Mission

TO PROMOTE DEMOCRATIC DEBATE ON ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL ISSUES THROUGH PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC EDUCATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,656,867 Revenue: $13,917

DOMESTIC ECONOMIC POLICY THE CENTER PROVIDES RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ON DOMESTIC ECONOMIC ISSUES AFFECTING, GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT AND POVERTY. DURING 2023, THE CENTER PUBLISHED RESEARCH AND ADVOCATED...

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DOMESTIC ECONOMIC POLICY THE CENTER PROVIDES RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ON DOMESTIC ECONOMIC ISSUES AFFECTING, GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT AND POVERTY. DURING 2023, THE CENTER PUBLISHED RESEARCH AND ADVOCATED FOR TARGETED SUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT, DEVELOPED INTEGRATED FRAMEWORK PLUS FOUR STUDIES OF PE IN HEALTH CARE AND RESEARCHED THE ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF A HIGH EMPLOYMENT ECONOMY AND DISSEMINATED THE FINDINGS THROUGH PUBLICATIONS AND OP-EDS.

Program 2
Expenses: $2,717,977 Revenue: $178,935

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM CEPR CONDUCTS RIGOROUS RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS TO MAKE SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL POLICY DEBATES ON KEY GLOBAL ISSUES. WE PRODUCE INSIGHTFUL REPORTS...

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INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM CEPR CONDUCTS RIGOROUS RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS TO MAKE SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL POLICY DEBATES ON KEY GLOBAL ISSUES. WE PRODUCE INSIGHTFUL REPORTS AND ARTICLES, CONDUCT IMPACTFUL BRIEFINGS, AND ACTIVELY ENGAGE WITH PARTNERS, POLICYMAKERS, THE MEDIA, AND AUDIENCES ON SOCIAL MEDIA. WE MONITOR THE IMFS POLICIES AND ACTIONS TO BRING ATTENTION TO THOSE THAT ARE HARMFUL TO COUNTRIES, AS WELL AS THOSE THAT CAN BE BENEFICIAL. BUILDING ON OUR INTEGRAL ROLE IN ACHIEVING THE 2021 ISSUANCE OF 650BN OF IMF SPECIAL DRAWING RIGHTS, WHICH SAVED HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF LIVES, WE CONTINUE TO MAKE THE CASE FOR NEW ISSUANCES. WE ANALYZE ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS IN LATIN AMERICA WITH AN EYE TOWARD DRAWING ATTENTION TO THE IMPACT OF US POLICY AND ANALYZING ECONOMIC POLICIES IN VARIOUS COUNTRIES. WE PLAY A KEY ROLE IN INFORMING POLICYMAKERS AND THE PUBLIC ON THE HARMFUL IMPACT OF U.S. SANCTIONS ON MORTALITY, HEALTH, AND POVERTY. WE PRODUCE ANALYSIS THAT PROMOTES A MORE SUSTAINABLE, EQUITABLE, AND ACCOUNTABLE MULTILATERAL TRADING SYSTEM.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,078,460
Program Service Revenue $192,852
Investment Income $1,604,663
Other Revenue $68,339
TOTAL REVENUE $6,944,314

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,151,010
Salaries & Benefits $3,437,385
Fundraising Expenses $215,007
Program Expenses $6,374,844
Other Expenses $1,510,686
TOTAL EXPENSES $7,099,081

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $6,944,314 $13,897,815 -0.5%
Expenses $7,099,081 $4,936,754 +0.4%
Net Income $-154,767 $8,961,061 -1.0%
Key Indicators
✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✓ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
8
Employees
53
Volunteers
8

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$408,209
Total Directors
11
$408,209
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
EILEEN APPLEBAUM CO-DIRECTOR/SECRETARY 040.00
Officer Director
$138,501 $25,822 $164,323
MARK WEISBROT CO-DIRECTOR/TREASURER 040.00
Officer Director
$138,425 $25,830 $164,255
ALEXANDER MAIN DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL POLICY 040.00
Highest
$132,310 $19,561 $151,871
DEBORAH JAMES DIRECTOR, INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS 040.00
Highest
$123,169 $19,439 $142,608
DEBARATI GHOSH DIRECTOR OF PROJECTS AND STRATEGY 040.00
Highest
$123,569 $18,842 $142,411
ALGERNON AUSTIN DIRECTOR, RACE AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE 040.00
Highest
$120,805 $21,066 $141,871
SHAWN FRENSTAD DIRECTOR, LAW AND POLITICAL ECONOMY 040.00
Highest
$114,350 $20,690 $135,040
HALEY BROWN BOARD MEMBER UNION REP/RESEARCH ASSOCIATE 040.00
Officer Director
$68,679 $10,952 $79,631
ROBERT POLIN PRESIDENT 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DANNY GLOVER DIRECTOR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GAIL HURLEY DIRECTOR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK LEVINSON DIRECTOR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHERINE MCFATE DIRECTOR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GILA NETA DIRECTOR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ISABEL ORTIZ DIRECTOR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALISON TATE DIRECTOR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $6,944,314 $7,099,081 $26,307,146 $-154,767
2023 $6,944,314 $7,099,081 $26,307,146 $-154,767
2022 $13,897,815 $4,936,754 $26,109,572 $8,961,061
2021 $14,713,091 $3,715,515 $17,101,647 $10,997,576
2020 $5,306,490 $3,426,483 $6,872,252 $1,880,007
2019 $4,333,658 $2,392,792 $4,083,547 $1,940,866
2018 $2,732,976 $2,209,624 $1,602,215 $523,352
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