The Center for Economic Progress is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping hard-working, low-income families move from financial uncertainty to financial security.

We are local in service. Founded in 1990, the Center provides free tax and financial services to improve the bottom line of Illinois’ families. Thanks to more than 1,000 volunteers, we operate one of the largest and most established free tax preparation programs in Chicago and Illinois.

We have served more than 200,000 families, returning $300 million plus in refunds – more than any other organization of our kind. We also provide year-round financial counseling and tools that support and empower the residents of our communities.

We are national in voice. Leading a coalition of like-minded organizations from across the country, we find the solutions that work for working families. What we learn on the ground, we translate into best practices in the field and into workable policies at the federal and state levels.