named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Mini-Courses
Free educational courses designed and taught by members on specialized topics in psychoanalysis and related fields
Postdoctoral Online Referral Directory
Online directory connecting the public with graduate and faculty members for psychoanalytic services
Scholars’ Grant Brunch
Annual event where grant recipients present progress on their funded projects to the Society community
Scholars’ Grants
Provides stipends of $1,500–$3,000 to members and candidates for academic, clinical, or creative psychoanalytic projects; includes Individual, Group, and Patrick Lane Candidate categories
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Professional Training and Certification in Mental Health 5 activities
- Conducts original research in psychoanalytic theory and practiceCarries out research projects on topics including eating disorders, boundary transgressions in treatment, racial enactments in psychoanalytic practice, the historical presence of homo/transphobia in psychoanalysis, bodily reclamation through psychoanalysis, and the therapeutic concept of "finding a sense of home," including the development of clinical training materials.
- Functions as the graduate organization for the NYU Postdoctoral ProgramServes as the official graduate organization for the New York University Postdoctoral Program in Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy, providing a structure for graduates to maintain ties to the program and participate in a collegial professional community.
- Hosts community engagement and knowledge dissemination activitiesOrganizes events such as the annual Scholar’s Grant Brunch, member-led open forums, film discussion groups, and produces a psychoanalytic podcast titled "Couched" and an interactive public forum "PsychMatters" to engage both members and the public with psychoanalytic ideas.
- Operates a long-standing postdoctoral referral serviceMaintains an online directory of doctoral-level, state-licensed mental health professionals who are graduates and/or faculty of the NYU Postdoctoral Program in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis, and conducts research to assess its effectiveness.
- Provides continuing education and professional development for the psychoanalytic communityOffers workshops, meetings, events, and free mini-courses designed and taught by members to support learning, teaching, and professional development in psychoanalysis for graduates, candidates, and the broader psychoanalytic community.
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Psychoanalytic and Therapeutic Training Support 1 activity
- Funds psychoanalytic research, scholarship, and creative projectsAdministers a grant program that awards individual and group grants, including Scholar’s Grants ($1,500–$3,000), the Patrick Lane Candidate Grant, and the Candidate Scholar’s Grant, to support academic, clinical, research, and creative projects in psychoanalysis, such as scholarly publications, clinical interventions, films, and community education initiatives.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Offers volunteer and leadership opportunities for membersEnables non-board members to participate in committees and help shape organizational programs through volunteer roles.
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Cultural Facility Development and Management 1 activity
- Provides educational and cultural programming in Greenwich VillageOperates as a cultural landmark and hub for cultural activity in Greenwich Village, offering scholarships, educational programs, and social activities for members.
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Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
- Supports post-graduation transition and professional integrationProvides complimentary membership for up to two years post-graduation and includes candidates in Society activities to support their transition from training to professional practice.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$48K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
Investment income$21K44%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$37K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$13K
balance sheet
Total assets$393K
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Net assets$393K
3 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +3.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 7
- CAROL ZEITS — BOARD MEMBER
- HARRIETTE KALEY — BOARD MEMBER
- JANET PLOTKIN-BORNSTEIN — BOARD MEMBER
- JUDITH BELDNER — BOARD MEMBER
- JUDITH ECKMAN-JADOW — BOARD MEMBER
- JUDITH LOBEL — BOARD MEMBER
- STEFANIE SOLOW GLENNON — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- NYU Postdoc Partner — Collaborates with NYU Postdoc faculty and supervisors on clinical seminars related to racial enactments.
- NYU Postdoctoral Program Partner — Candidates from the NYU Postdoctoral Program are eligible to apply for the Patrick Lane Candidate Scholar’s Grant.
- NYU Postdoctoral Program in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis Government — Primary academic and professional affiliation for members of the Psychoanalytic Society.
- NYU Postdoctoral Program in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis Partner — Collaborates with the NYU Postdoctoral Program in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis to credential therapists in the referral directory.
- New York University Postdoctoral Program Partner — Collaborates with the Society to award the Candidate Scholar’s Grant to its matriculating candidates.
- New York University Postdoctoral Program in Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy Network — Graduate organization affiliated with the NYU Postdoctoral Program to support ongoing ties between graduates and the program.
- New York University Postdoctoral Program in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis Network — Primary academic and professional affiliation for members; The Psychoanalytic Society supports continued connection to the Postdoctoral Program community after graduation.
- New York University Postdoctoral Program in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis Partner — Primary institutional affiliate; the Society serves its graduates, faculty, supervisors, and candidates.
- PayPal Partner — Accepts payments via PayPal for event registrations and other remittances.
strategies · 3
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.
- Advancing Psychoanalytic Relevance Through Research and Innovationmethodology: research_and_relevanceBy funding early-career projects and supporting scholarly development of contemporary psychoanalytic frameworks, the organization strengthens the field’s relevance and efficacy because innovation in theory and clinical application ensures psychoanalysis remains responsive to modern psychological and cultural challenges.
- Peer-Led Education and Collaborative Learningmethodology: peer_led_educationBy enabling members to create and lead mini-courses and initiate discussion groups, the organization deepens engagement with psychoanalytic ideas because peer-driven, collaborative formats foster ownership, continuity, and intellectual exchange within the professional community.
- Post-Training Community Sustenancemethodology: collegial_community_sustenanceBy maintaining a collegial professional community beyond formal training, the organization supports ongoing engagement and identity continuity among psychoanalysts because sustained peer and institutional connections reinforce professional purpose and reduce isolation in post-graduate practice.