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NEUROPSYCHOANALYSIS FOUNDATION

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 134091914 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE T30 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Small ($100K-$1M) · npsa-association.org
revenue
$317K
expenses
$304K
net assets
$82K
employees
1
program ratio
88%
mission · from form 990

THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE STUDY OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE DISCIPLINES OF NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCE AND PSYCHOANALYSIS

profile · synthesized from sources

The Neuropsychoanalysis Foundation advances the interdisciplinary study of neurological science and psychoanalysis. It supports research through grant programs and fosters global scholarly exchange via its journal, lecture series, and annual congresses. The organization also provides educational resources and professional development for clinicians and researchers worldwide.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $65K
    HOSTED A LECTURE SERIES THAT WAS OPEN TO CLINICIANS, RESEARCHERS AND STUDENTS AND MADE VIDEOS AVAILABLE OF THOSE LECTURES THAT ARE VIEWED BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC INTERNATIONALLY. INVESTED IN AN UPDATED WEBSITE TO MAKE THOSE LECTURES AND RELATED EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS ACCESSIBLE TO VISITORS AROUND THE WORLD.
  2. #2 $164K
    RESEARCH GRANTS AWARDED IN 2024.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

International Neuropsychoanalysis Society
Global membership society that connects clinicians and scientists through regional groups, annual congresses, and a credentialing Clinical Register for trained professionals.
Lecture Series and Video Resources
Hosts and distributes international lecture series and educational videos on clinical neuropsychology and neuropsychoanalysis, featuring experts like Mark Solms, and makes them available online to clinicians, researchers, and the public.
NPSA Learning Platform
Online educational portal offering video-based courses with assessments, scientific literature, and progress tracking for students, clinicians, and researchers in neuropsychoanalysis.
Neuropsychoanalysis Journal
Peer-reviewed academic journal published twice yearly by Routledge, featuring interdisciplinary research at the intersection of psychoanalysis and neuroscience.
Research Grants Program
Awards grants to support research in neuropsychoanalysis, with documented funding activity across multiple years including 2020 through 2024.
Sloan-Menninger-Shevrin Prize
Biennial prize recognizing outstanding contributions to neuropsychoanalytic knowledge, with separate awards for emerging and established researchers presented at the Society's congress.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Professional Training and Certification in Mental Health 3 activities
    • Conducts and supports original research in neuropsychoanalysis
      Conducts neuroimaging and behavioral studies linking unconscious emotional processes to psychodynamic conflict, explores trauma from a neuropsychoanalytic perspective through international research teams, and produces multimedia content summarizing research findings.
    • Produces public dialogue and interview content in neuropsychoanalysis
      Produces an interview podcast series and hosts discussions on theoretical and clinical topics in neuropsychoanalysis, featuring prominent figures in the field.
    • Supports interdisciplinary dialogue and capacity building in neuropsychoanalysis
      Facilitates global working groups, connects over forty regional and specialist groups across six continents, and provides forums for interdisciplinary collaboration between clinicians, researchers, and students in neuroscience and psychoanalysis.
  • Psychoanalytic and Therapeutic Training Support 2 activities
    • Awards prizes to emerging and established researchers in neuropsychoanalysis
      Annually awards the Sloan-Menninger-Shevrin Prizes, including a $1,500 prize for an emerging researcher and a $2,500 prize for an established researcher, presented at the International Neuropsychoanalysis Society congress.
    • Funds research at the intersection of neuroscience and psychoanalysis
      Awards research grants annually to support studies integrating neuroscience and psychoanalysis. The foundation has awarded grants each year from at least 2020 to 2024 for this purpose.
  • Scientific Conference & Symposium Management 1 activity
    • Organizes annual international congresses and events in neuropsychoanalysis
      Hosts the annual International Neuropsychoanalysis Society congress, including the 25th annual meeting in Barcelona, and sponsors other events that bridge neuroscience and psychoanalysis, with provisions such as simultaneous translation and public access to recordings.
  • Academic Journal and Scholarly Publication 1 activity
    • Produces and publishes the journal _Neuropsychoanalysis_
      Produces and publishes the peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary journal _Neuropsychoanalysis_ twice annually, featuring empirical and theoretical research, book reviews, and regional group reports, with a double-blind peer review process for submissions.
  • Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
    • Provides educational programming and resources in neuropsychoanalysis
      Offers a web-based learning platform (NPSA Learning) with CPD-accredited video courses, educational video series, and recorded talks from congresses and regional webinars, aimed at clinicians, researchers, and students in psychiatry, neurology, and psychoanalysis.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$317K
Contributions & grants$315K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$304K
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$26K
Grants paid out$45K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$89K
Cash$89K
Investments$0
Liabilities$7K
Net assets$82K
Liquid reserves3.5 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +65.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MARGARET ZELLNER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 20 $26K
relationships · 19

Who they work with

  • American Psychiatric Association Partner — Featured the Neuropsychoanalysis Foundation in the “Thought Leaders” series on APA TV at its 2015 annual meeting.
  • Arnold Pfeffer Center for Neuropsychoanalysis Partner — Collaborates by publishing talks given at the center's events.
  • Blanquerna, School of Psychology, Education and Sport Sciences Partner — Co-sponsored the 2026 NPSA Congress in Barcelona.
  • INPSA Partner — Collaborates with INPSA to form an international neuropsychoanalytic trauma team.
  • International Neuropsychoanalysis Society Network — Hosts the annual congress of the International Neuropsychoanalysis Society.
  • International Neuropsychoanalysis Society Network — Hosts the award ceremony for the Sloan-Menninger-Shevrin Prize at its congress.
  • International Neuropsychoanalysis Society Network — Member organization whose congress talks are published and whose members are listed in the Clinical Register.
  • International Neuropsychoanalysis Society Network — Regional and specialist groups are formed in affiliation with the International Neuropsychoanalysis Society.
  • NPSA-Friendly Research Labs Network — Network of research labs affiliated with the Neuropsychoanalysis Foundation that promote and support neuropsychoanalytic research.
  • National Institute of Mental Health Government — Provided grant funding supporting neuroimaging research on unconscious processes.
  • Neuropsychoanalysis Association Network — International network supporting dialogue between neuroscience and psychoanalysis, with organizational hubs in New York City, London, and Cape Town.
  • Neuropsychoanalysis Foundation Network — Executive Director of the Neuropsychoanalysis Foundation is a featured discussant in the event.
  • New York Psychoanalytic Society and Institute Partner — Hosts events whose talks are published by the organization.
  • Spotify Network — Hosts the Neuropsychoanalytic Dialogues podcast series on its platform
  • Taylor & Francis Group Government — Publishes the journal Neuropsychoanalysis through its imprint Routledge.
  • Taylor & Francis Group Partner — Partners with the International Neuropsychoanalysis Society to publish the journal _Neuropsychoanalysis_ through its imprint Routledge.
  • The CPD Certification Service Government — Accredits and certifies NPSA Learning courses and webinars for continuing professional development.
  • Vidal & Barraquer University Institute of Mental Health – Ramon Llull University Partner — Co-sponsored the 2026 NPSA Congress in Barcelona.
  • YouTube Network — Hosts the Neuropsychoanalytic Dialogues podcast series on its platform
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Empirical Validation of Psychoanalytic Theory
    methodology: empirical_validation_of_freudian_metapsychology
    By supporting research that uses neuroscientific methods to test classical psychoanalytic models, the organization validates and refines theories of unconscious processes because empirical confirmation strengthens the scientific credibility and clinical utility of psychoanalysis.
  • Grant-Funded Research Advancement
    methodology: research_grantmaking
    By awarding research grants, the organization drives innovation in neuropsychoanalysis because targeted funding enables empirical and theoretical work that bridges neuroscience and psychoanalysis, accelerating the development of the field.
  • Interdisciplinary Integration of Neuroscience and Psychoanalysis
    methodology: interdisciplinary_integration
    By integrating neuroscientific research with psychoanalytic theory, the organization advances understanding of the unconscious mind, emotions, and mental representations because combining empirical brain data with psychodynamic models produces a more comprehensive and dynamic understanding of mental life than either discipline alone.
  • Meaning-Centered Diagnostic Formulation
    methodology: meaning-centered-diagnosis
    By emphasizing psychological meaning and underlying mechanisms in diagnosis, the organization improves clinical understanding because moving beyond categorical classification systems like DSM and ICD allows for more nuanced, individualized, and therapeutically relevant formulations.
  • Structured Interdisciplinary Education and Open Access Dissemination
    methodology: open-access_education
    By delivering structured, multimedia educational content and open-access lectures, the organization expands global capacity in neuropsychoanalysis because accessible, high-quality, and rigorously designed learning resources enable broader engagement and sustained interdisciplinary learning across clinical and research communities.