Center for Economic Progress

Center for Economic Progress
AbbreviationCEP
Merged intoLadder Up
FormationSeptember 1990 (1990-09)
Founded atChicago, Illinois
TypeNonprofit
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HeadquartersChicago, Illinois
Location
  • United States
ServicesTax and financial services
Revenue$872,000 (2019)
Expenses$1.25 million (2019)
Staff50
Volunteers1000
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.