Center for Economic Progress
| Abbreviation | CEP |
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| Merged into | Ladder Up |
| Formation | September 1990 |
| Founded at | Chicago, Illinois |
| Type | Nonprofit |
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| Headquarters | Chicago, Illinois |
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| Services | Tax and financial services |
| Revenue | $872,000 (2019) |
| Expenses | $1.25 million (2019) |
| Staff | 50 |
| Volunteers | 1000 |
| Award(s) | Financial Stability Impact Award (2011) |
Formerly called | Center for Law & Human Services |
The Center for Economic Progress (CEP) is a non-profit organization based in Chicago that offers free tax preparation and financial services to low-income families. Since its founding in 1990, CEP has helped families obtain $400 million in refunds.