Center for American Progress (CAP) is a Washington, D.C.-based progressive policy institute dedicated to improving the lives of Americans through research, policy development, and advocacy for bold progressive ideas. It describes itself as independent and nonpartisan, and its work spans domestic policy, democracy, economic opportunity, education, health, climate, and national security.
Progressive public policy across a broad range of issues, including economic policy, labor and worker power, education, health care, climate and energy, democracy and voting rights, immigration, national security, and social equity.
Primarily philanthropic support from individuals and foundations, with additional support from labor unions and some corporate contributions; CAP states that its charitable contributions come mostly from individuals and foundations.
Center for American Progress Action Fund; prominent CAP leadership has included senior policy and communications staff such as its president and chief executive team.
501(c)(3) nonprofit policy institute
