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The Psychedelic Athenaeum Inc

New York, NY · EIN 993755298 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · Micro (<$100K) · thepsychedelicassembly.com
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$2K
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$2K
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The Psychedelic Athenaeum is dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive space for intergenerational and multidisciplinary community building, while consistently offering educational content and resources on psychedelics.

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The Psychedelic Assembly is a community organization based in New York City that fosters connection, education, and culture around psychedelics through events, dialogue, and creative programming. It was founded in 2022 following a successful conference and later established the Athenaeum, a brick-and-mortar library and community center, which closed in 2025. The organization continues as a citywide network of pop-up events and salons promoting belonging within the psychedelic renaissance.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Pop-up Events and Secret Salons
Citywide network of cultural gatherings and salons continuing the mission of connection and community after the closure of the physical Athenaeum space
Psychedelic Assembly Conference
Intimate conference on psychedelics focused on neurodivergent individuals and introverts, fostering human connection and removing traditional hierarchies
Recíproco Psychedelic Integration Programs
Affiliate program offering professional training in psychedelic integration through self-paced online courses and live cohorts for therapists, coaches, and practitioners
The Athenaeum
Brick-and-mortar library and community center in NYC dedicated to psychedelic education and community-building, operational until 2025
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Psychedelic Therapy Support & Advocacy 3 activities
    • Advance cultural outreach and reduce stigma through psychedelic advocacy
      Provides platforms for activists, artists, and performers to promote positive cultural narratives around psychedelics and support public stigma reduction through art, performance, and public programming.
    • Facilitate psychedelic integration circles and training programs
      Organizes and hosts psychedelic integration circles for individuals processing psychedelic experiences and partners with Recíproco to offer both public integration courses and professional training programs, including self-paced and live cohort-based learning formats.
    • Host networking events for psychedelic professionals and entrepreneurs
      Organizes networking events designed to connect researchers, professionals, artists, and entrepreneurs in the psychedelic field to support collaboration and innovation.
  • Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
    • Host recurring in-person and pop-up events for psychedelic community connection
      Hosts recurring events such as "Find the Others," pop-up salons, cultural gatherings, and the annual Psychedelic Assembly to foster connection among psychedelic enthusiasts, artists, activists, and professionals; hosted hundreds of events including author talks, workshops, film screenings, and comedy nights.
  • Literary and Cultural Publishing 1 activity
    • Provide digital content and communication platforms on psychedelics
      Maintains a blog, produces a newsletter on consciousness-expanding topics, and operates a digital website hub for The Psychedelic Assembly to share event recaps, field updates, and educational content.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Operate a psychedelic library and community center
      Established and operated a physical psychedelic library and community center in New York City from 2023 to 2025, providing a member-supported space for intergenerational, multidisciplinary community building, educational resources, and public access to psychedelic literature.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
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Contributions & grants$2K100%
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1 years on record · 2024–2024
relationships · 16

Who they work with

  • Amazon Watch Partner — Collaborated with Amazon Watch in organizing solidarity demonstrations for indigenous rights and Amazon rainforest protection.
  • Art Bath Partner — Partner organization collaborating with The Psychedelic Assembly.
  • DoubleBlind Partner — Partner organization collaborating with The Psychedelic Assembly.
  • Extinction Rebellion Partner — Collaborated with Extinction Rebellion in organizing solidarity demonstrations for indigenous rights and Amazon rainforest protection.
  • Inner Traditions Partner — Partner organization collaborating with The Psychedelic Assembly.
  • Innermost Partner — Partner organization collaborating with The Psychedelic Assembly.
  • MAPS Partner — Partner organization collaborating with The Psychedelic Assembly.
  • Reciprico Partner — Partner organization collaborating with The Psychedelic Assembly.
  • Recíproco Partner — Collaborates with Recíproco to deliver psychedelic integration courses.
  • Recíproco Partner — Collaborates with Recíproco to deliver psychedelic integration training programs for practitioners, therapists, and coaches.
  • Sleepless Media Partner — Partner organization collaborating with The Psychedelic Assembly.
  • Sleepless Media Partner — Partnered with Sleepless Media for the design and development of The Psychedelic Assembly's website.
  • Suzy Baker Partner — Co-founder of The Psychedelic Assembly who leads integration sessions for members.
  • Synergetic Press Partner — Partner organization collaborating with The Psychedelic Assembly.
  • The Psychedelic Assembly Network — The Psychedelic Athenaeum Inc was part of The Psychedelic Assembly's broader network and programming.
  • Tribe 13 Partner — Partner organization collaborating with The Psychedelic Assembly.
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How they approach the work

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  • Community-Centered Transformation
    methodology: community-centered_healing
    By fostering deep human connection and intergenerational, multidisciplinary community engagement, we produce transformative experiences within psychedelic culture because belonging and shared exploration are foundational to sustainable healing and cultural change.
  • Integration Through Synthesis of Tradition and Science
    methodology: reciproco_method
    By combining traditional wisdom with contemporary science via structured methodologies like the Recíproco Method, we produce responsible and effective psychedelic integration care because transformative outcomes depend on bridging cultural knowledge with clinical rigor.
  • Storytelling as Pedagogical and Relational Practice
    methodology: storytelling-based_engagement
    By using storytelling and open dialogue about both successes and challenges, we produce deeper engagement and learning around psychedelics because narrative fosters empathy, reduces stigma, and models authentic integration journeys.