irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $413KIPTAR IS A MEMBERSHIP SOCIETY WHICH HOSTS CONFERENCES, CONTINUING EDUATION EVENTS, WORKSHOPS, ETC
- #2 $237KIPTAR HAS A 6500 SQ FT RENTED OFFICE SPACE, DIVIDED INTO 25 PRIVATE OFFICES WHICH IT LEASES TO THERAPISTS BOTH HOURLY AND ANNUALLY
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Adult Psychoanalytic Training Program
Four-year program leading to certification in adult psychoanalysis, including personal training analysis, coursework, and supervised control work with two analytic patients.
Child and Adolescent Program (CAP)
Three-year certificate program in child and adolescent psychotherapy, including coursework and clinical training with two required cases under supervision; includes pro-bono therapy for underserved youth.
IPTAR Clinical Center (ICC)
Provides low-fee and pro-bono psychoanalytic services to underserved populations while offering clinical training hours for unlicensed candidates.
On-Site School Programs
Partnership programs placing trainees in schools to deliver mental health services to children from underprivileged backgrounds.
Respecialization Program
Training track for individuals with backgrounds in humanities, social sciences, and arts who wish to enter psychoanalytic practice.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Professional Training and Certification in Mental Health 6 activities
- Conduct workshops, seminars, and continuing education eventsHosts regular educational offerings including workshops, seminars, study groups, and scientific meetings for members, candidates, and external mental health professionals. Includes monthly case discussion groups focused on clinical conundrums, LGBTQ supervision, and race, class, and culture in clinical practice.
- Deliver organizational consultancy and executive coaching trainingOffers training in Systems-Psychoanalytic principles through the L.J. Gould Center for Psychoanalytic Organizational Study and Consultation and the Socio-Psychoanalytic Training Program, equipping professionals to apply psychoanalytic concepts in organizational dynamics, consultation, and executive coaching.
- Host interdisciplinary conferences on contemporary psychoanalysisOrganizes four to six annual psychoanalytic conferences centered on contemporary Freudian perspectives and interdisciplinary dialogue, contributing to scholarly exchange and public engagement with psychoanalytic ideas.
- Offer specialized training in infant and parent-infant psychotherapyProvides intensive training through the Anni Bergman Parent-Infant Program, including infant observation, psychoanalytic perspectives on infancy, and parent-infant psychotherapy. The program serves psychoanalysts, advanced candidates, and relevant professionals, combining clinical training with research and home-visiting components.
- Support candidate development through personal and training analysisRequires and provides personal psychoanalysis for candidates to deepen self-awareness, understand unconscious dynamics, and develop empathy for patients. This experiential component complements coursework and supervision, fostering conviction in the psychoanalytic method and capacity to work with transference and countertransference.
- Train psychoanalytic candidates through structured educational and clinical programsOffers comprehensive psychoanalytic training programs leading to certification, including Adult Psychoanalytic Training, Respecialization, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Integrated Adult and Child Psychoanalysis, and Intern-Externship tracks. Programs combine didactic coursework, supervised clinical work (including control cases at four sessions per week), personal analysis, and experiential learning, preparing graduates for membership in the International Psychoanalytical Association (IPA) and eligibility for FIPA credentials.
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Psychoanalytic and Therapeutic Training Support 1 activity
- Administer scholarships for psychoanalytic trainingFunds scholarships for individuals enrolled in psychotherapy and psychoanalysis training programs leading to licensure, supporting access to professional development in the field.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Deliver affordable psychoanalytic treatment through the IPTAR Clinical CenterProvides reduced-cost, high-quality psychotherapy and psychoanalysis in multiple languages to individuals in need, including children from underprivileged backgrounds and asylum seekers. Services include ongoing weekly psychotherapy, psychoeducational evaluations, and comprehensive psychosocial assessments with court-submittable reports for immigration cases.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Advance psychoanalytic research through dedicated centers and projectsConducts and promotes psychoanalytic research via the Freedman Center for Psychoanalytical Research and the Anni Bergman Parent-Infant Program’s Home-Visiting Project, focusing on infant development, parent-infant dynamics, and clinical applications.
- Provide office space and clinical infrastructure for therapistsLeases 25 private offices in a 6,500 sq ft space to therapists on an hourly and annual basis, supporting independent clinical practice within a psychoanalytic community.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$1.50M
Contributions & grants$121K8%
Program service revenue$1.37M91%
Investment income$9K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.39M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$739K
Grants paid out$2K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$973K
Cash$427K
Investments$310K
Liabilities$239K
Net assets$735K
Liquid reserves6.4 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +3.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 10
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| SAMANTHA SEMPER | THERAPIST | 40 | $125K |
| NADIA BASSINO BALTA | DIRECTOR | 5 | $30K |
| EVA ATSALIS | PRESIDENT -ELECT | 10 | $9K |
| JOAN HOFFENBERG | DIRECTOR | 1 | $6K |
| LAURA KLEINERMAN | DIRECTOR (THROUGH 6/24) | 1 | $5K |
| LEONIE LUXAMA | DIRECTOR | 1 | $3K |
| MASHA MIMRAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $2K |
| STEVEN ELLMAN | DIRECTOR (THROUGH 6/24) | 1 | $2K |
| LUDOVICA LUMER | DIRECTOR | 5 | $833 |
| ANNA FISHZON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $750 |
board members · 15
- ALEXANDRA CATTARUZZA — DIRECTOR
- ANTHONY MAZZELLA — TREASURER
- CAROLYN ELLMAN — DIRECTOR
- DEBORAH GREEN — DIRECTOR
- DEBORAH MOSES — SECRETARY (THROUGH 6/24)
- DORIS SILVERMAN — PAST PRESIDENT (THROUGH 6/24)
- ELLEN MARAKOWITZ — PRESIDENT
- JANICE LIEBERMAN — DIRECTOR (THROUGH 6/24)
- JUDITH HANLON — DIRECTOR
- LEE SHARE — DIRECTOR (THROUGH 6/24)
- LUISA OSPINA — SECRETARY
- LYNNE RUBIN — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL MOSKOWITZ — DIRECTOR
- MICHELE PICCOLO — DIRECTOR
- RANDI WIRTH — DIRECTOR
relationships · 25
Who they work with
- American Psychoanalytic Association Network — Recipient of the American Psychoanalytic Association’s Educational Achievement Award in 2013.
- American Psychoanalytic Association Network — Recognized by the American Psychoanalytic Association as operating one of the finest community mental health centers in the United States.
- Association for Child Psychoanalysis Network — Graduates of the Integrated Training Track are qualified for membership in the Association for Child Psychoanalysis.
- Board of Directors of The IPTAR Membership Society Partner — Primary governing body responsible for the organization and all its activities, including appointing administrative leadership.
- Confederation of Independent Psychoanalytic Societies Network — Member organization whose graduates receive membership.
- Confederation of Independent Psychoanalytic Societies Network — Membership in IPTAR includes membership in the Confederation of Independent Psychoanalytic Societies (CIPS).
- Contemporary Freudian Society Partner — Joint sponsor of the Anni Bergman Parent-Infant Program with IPTAR since 2006.
- IPTAR Network — Professional association of psychoanalysts promoting psychoanalysis as a practice and profession.
- IPTAR Clinical Center Partner — Collaborates with the IPTAR Clinical Center to provide pro-bono and low-fee therapy to children from underprivileged backgrounds.
- IPTAR Clinical Center Partner — Refers patients to respecialization candidates and provides clinical training space.
- IPTAR Clinical Center (ICC) Partner — Oversees clinical training and delivers affordable mental health services to the community.
- IPTAR-Q Partner — Co-sponsors the LGBTQ2S+ Supervision Group with the IPTAR Clinical Center.
- Institute Board of Administrators Partner — Oversees Adult Psychoanalytic Training and Respecialization programs at IPTAR.
- International Psychoanalytic Association Network — Graduates of the Integrated Training Track are qualified for listing as adult and child psychoanalysts by the International Psychoanalytic Association.
- International Psychoanalytic Association Network — Member of the International Psychoanalytic Association since 1980 and offers IPA-approved training tracks.
- International Psychoanalytical Association Network — Component society of the International Psychoanalytical Association since 1989.
- International Psychoanalytical Association Network — Member of the IPA and bound by its constitution, bylaws, and standards.
- International Psychoanalytical Association Network — Member organization whose graduates receive membership and credentialing eligibility.
- International Psychoanalytical Society Network — Membership in IPTAR includes membership in the International Psychoanalytical Society (IPA).
- International Society for the Psychoanalytic Study of Organizations (ISPSO) Network — Professional network co-founded by Laurence J. Gould, after whom The Gould Center is named.
- Masha Mimran Partner — Recruitment Chair responsible for responding to applicant inquiries
- N.Y. Freudian Society Partner — Co-sponsor of the Anni Bergmann Parent-Infant Training Program since 2006.
- On-Site School Programs Partner — Partners with On-Site School Programs to deliver clinical training and provide mental health services to children in school settings.
- Tavistock Institute of Human Relations Partner — Source of the Group Relations approach that informs The Gould Center's systems psychoanalytic perspective.
- Western New England Psychoanalytic Institute Partner — Partnered to establish the Hans W. Loewald Center in 2019 for integrating psychoanalytic theoretical approaches.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
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- Equity-Centered Institutional Praxismethodology: equity-centered_admissionsBy embedding anti-racism, LGBTQIA+ affirmation, and gender equity into admissions and training, the institute advances a more authentic and effective psychoanalysis because inclusive practices foster psychological safety, broaden participation, and enable engagement with difference as a core analytic competency.
- Integrated Developmental and Interdisciplinary Trainingmethodology: integrated_developmental_trainingBy integrating child, adolescent, and adult psychoanalytic training and welcoming candidates from diverse disciplines, the institute enriches clinical understanding because exposure to developmental continuity and interdisciplinary perspectives deepens psychoanalytic practice and innovation.
- Systems Psychoanalytic Applicationmethodology: systems_psychoanalyticBy applying psychoanalytic concepts like transference and unconscious dynamics to groups and organizations, the institute generates insight into systemic behavior because individual and collective psychological processes are interlinked, enabling transformative consultation and leadership development.
- Tripartite Training Modelmethodology: tripartite_training_modelBy combining supervised clinical work, didactic coursework, and personal analysis, the institute develops expert psychoanalysts because this integrated structure deepens self-awareness, technical competence, and theoretical grounding in contemporary Freudian thought.