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PHILEMON FOUNDATION

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 200417581 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE V23 · Social Science · Small ($100K-$1M) · philemonfoundation.org
revenue
$115K
expenses
$209K
net assets
$228K
employees
program ratio
83%
mission · from form 990

THE PHILEMON FOUNDATION EXISTS TO MAKE AVAILABLE THE COMPLETE WORKS OF C.G. JUNG IN EDITIONS THAT MEET THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF SCHOLARSHIP AND DO JUSTICE TO THE TRUE MEASURE OF THIS MAJOR CREATIVE THINKER.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Philemon Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to publishing the complete works of C.G. Jung in scholarly editions of the highest quality. It focuses on making available previously unpublished lectures and writings, particularly from Jung's time at the ETH Zurich between 1933 and 1941, which represent a critical phase in his intellectual development. The foundation supports academic translation, editing, and publication efforts to ensure Jung's legacy is accessible to scholars and the public.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

ETH Lectures Publication Project
Editing, translating, and publishing C.G. Jung's lectures delivered at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) between 1933 and 1941, comprising eight volumes on topics including dream psychology, typology, yoga, and alchemy.
Philemon Series
Ongoing scholarly publication series presenting the complete works of C.G. Jung, with critical editions and translations overseen by academic editors and translators.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Professional Training and Certification in Mental Health 2 activities
    • Editing and publishing scholarly editions of C. G. Jung's complete works
      Prepares, edits, and publishes the complete works of C. G. Jung in high-quality scholarly editions, including previously unpublished seminars, lectures, correspondences, and manuscripts, under authorization from the Stiftung der Werke von C. G. Jung. This includes producing the Philemon Series, which makes Jung’s writings accessible to the public.
    • Reconstructing, translating, and publishing C. G. Jung's ETH Zürich lectures
      Conducts scholarly research to reconstruct and translate C. G. Jung’s lectures delivered at ETH Zürich from shorthand notes, manuscripts, and summaries, publishing them in English for the first time as part of a multi-volume series through Princeton University Press. Volumes include topics such as the history of modern psychology, consciousness, yoga and meditation, and Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius of Loyola.
  • Advanced Literary Scholarship and Advocacy 1 activity
    • Funding the publication of C. G. Jung's works through donor support
      Finances the ongoing work of editing, preparing, and publishing Carl Jung’s complete writings through donations and estate planning gifts, as it does not receive royalties from the Philemon Series. Also supports scholars, editors, and translators involved in the publication process.
  • Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
    • Hosting public events and distributing publications to supporters
      Produces publications and hosts public events, such as webinar presentations on Jung’s lectures, and maintains a supporter list to distribute invitations and announcements related to its activities.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$115K
Contributions & grants$105K91%
Program service revenue$10K9%
Investment income$2530%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$209K
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$228K
Cash$329K
Investments$0
Liabilities$2K
Net assets$228K
Liquid reserves18.9 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -33.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 2
  • ANN BLAKE — DIRECTOR
  • AUDREY PUNNETT — DIRECTOR
relationships · 49

Who they work with

  • Anonymous donor Funder — Provided a matching grant of $25,000 for the publication of The C. G. Jung-Jolande Jacobi Correspondence.
  • Baucis Society Network — Group of individuals who have designated the Philemon Foundation as a beneficiary in their estate plans.
  • C.G. Jung Club of Orange County Partner — Donor to the Philemon Foundation at the $10,000–$49,999 level and also listed at lower levels
  • C.G. Jung Education Center of Houston Partner — Donor to the Philemon Foundation at the $250,000+ level
  • C.G. Jung Institute of New York Partner — Donor to the Philemon Foundation at the $499 and under level
  • C.G. Jung Society of Colorado Partner — Donor to the Philemon Foundation at the $500–$999 level
  • C.G. Jung Society of Colorado Springs Partner — Donor to the Philemon Foundation at the $499 and under level
  • C.G. Jung Society of St. Louis Partner — Donor to the Philemon Foundation at the $500–$999 level
  • C.G. Jung Society of the Triangle Area Partner — Donor to the Philemon Foundation at the $499 and under level
  • CF Foundation, Inc. Partner — Donor to the Philemon Foundation at the $50,000–$99,999 level
  • Caitlin Stephens Partner — Translator of Jung's lectures on Ignatius of Loyola's Spiritual Exercises.
  • Ernst Falzeder Partner — Editor and translator involved in the scholarly work on Jung's lectures.
  • Fidelity Charitable Fund Partner — Donor to the Philemon Foundation at the $1,000–$4,999 level
  • Friends of Jung-South Florida Partner — Donor to the Philemon Foundation at the $500–$999 level
  • Furlotti Family Foundation Partner — Donor to the Philemon Foundation at the $250,000+ level
  • Heather McCartney Partner — Translator of Jung's lectures on yoga and meditation.
  • Idaho Friends of Jung Partner — Donor to the Philemon Foundation at the $499 and under level
  • International School of Analytical Psych. Partner — Donor to the Philemon Foundation at the $499 and under level
  • John Peck Partner — Translator involved in the translation of Jung's lectures.
  • John Peck Partner — Translator of Jung's lectures on yoga and meditation.
  • Jung Society of Washington Partner — Donor to the Philemon Foundation at the $500–$999 level and higher
  • Jungian Analytic Praxis, Inc. Partner — Donor to the Philemon Foundation at the $499 and under level
  • Jungian Ctr for the Spiritual Sciences Partner — Donor to the Philemon Foundation at the $499 and under level
  • Jungian Psychoanalytic Association (JPA) Partner — Collaborates with individuals affiliated with the Jungian Psychoanalytic Association, such as Beverley Zabriskie, who is a founding faculty member and past president.
  • MSST Foundation Partner — Donor to the Philemon Foundation at the $250,000+ level
  • Martin Liebscher Partner — Editor and contributor of an authoritative introduction for the publication on Jung's lectures.
  • Martin Liebscher Partner — Scholar who edited and provided an introduction to Jung's lectures on yoga and meditation.
  • Mellon Foundation Partner — Donor to the Philemon Foundation at the $10,000–$49,999 level
  • National Philanthropic Trust Partner — Donor to the Philemon Foundation at the $1,000–$4,999 level
  • Pacifica Graduate Institute Partner — Donor to the Philemon Foundation at the $10,000–$49,999 level
+ 19 more
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.

  • Comparative Cross-Cultural Psychology
    methodology: comparative_cross-cultural_analysis
    By analyzing spiritual and psychological traditions across cultures—including Eastern philosophies and meditation practices—the foundation constructs a universal model of individuation, because cross-cultural parallels reveal shared structures of the psyche.
  • Comprehensive Scholarly Publication of Jung's Work
    methodology: scholarly_reconstruction
    By publishing authoritative, previously unpublished manuscripts, lectures, and correspondence of C.G. Jung, the foundation ensures a complete and authentic understanding of his intellectual legacy, because access to primary sources is essential for scholarly and cultural continuity.
  • Public Education Through Accessible Dissemination
    methodology: experiential-education
    By translating complex Jungian concepts into relatable narratives and real-world examples, and sharing them through public lectures and accessible publications, the foundation increases public understanding, because experiential and narrative formats enhance engagement and comprehension among non-specialist audiences.