irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $578KPUBLICATIONS
named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Leadership and Governance
Provides leadership development and governance structure for the organization, featuring contributions from past presidents and senior professionals
Publications
Produces scholarly journals and materials that disseminate research and professional information in behavioral and cognitive therapies
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Professional Training and Certification in Mental Health 2 activities
- Organizing professional development events and continuing education programsPlans and manages the Annual Convention, webinars (including the Global CBT Ambassador webinar series), continuing education programs, and other organizational meetings to support professional learning and networking in cognitive and behavioral therapies.
- Supporting international collaboration in cognitive and behavioral therapiesFacilitates global partnerships through the International Associates Committee, provides allied organizations access to ABCT journals, appoints a representative to the World Confederation of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies (WCCBT), and holds annual meetings with international associate organization presidents.
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Mental Health Education and Awareness 1 activity
- Advocating for equity, inclusion, and ethical standards in behavioral and cognitive therapyDevelops public education resources such as the Resilience Briefing Book, formed the Task Force for Equity, Inclusion, and Access, and has contributed to legislative guidelines protecting human research subjects and promoting ethical therapy practices.
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Community Safety and Conduct Enforcement 1 activity
- Ensuring safety and ethical conduct at ABCT eventsProvides a safe and welcoming environment at all ABCT events, investigates allegations of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation, and maintains confidentiality while reserving the right to notify employers in cases of substantiated serious misconduct.
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Psychoanalytic and Therapeutic Training Support 1 activity
- Funding graduate student research in behavioral and cognitive therapiesAwards grants to support dissertation research by graduate students in the field of behavioral and cognitive therapies, fostering the next generation of scientific inquiry and evidence-based practice.
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Nonprofit Organizational Management 1 activity
- Managing ABCT membership, communications, and organizational operationsManages the membership database, recruitment and retention initiatives, special interest groups, financial operations, budgeting, HR, administrative functions, website content, user analytics, and internal/external communications across digital platforms.
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Academic Journal and Scholarly Publication 1 activity
- Producing and managing scholarly publications in behavioral and cognitive sciencesManages the editorial production, visual design, advertising, and distribution of ABCT’s scholarly journals—Behavior Therapy, Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, and The Behavior Therapist—and oversees publication operations in collaboration with the Publications Committee.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Providing public access to cognitive-behavioral therapy resources and clinician directoriesMaintains and provides a searchable directory to connect the public with local cognitive-behavioral therapists, supporting access to evidence-based mental health care.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Conducting and disseminating original research in behavioral and cognitive therapiesAdvances scientific understanding, assessment, prevention, and treatment of psychological conditions through behavioral, cognitive, and biological evidence-based approaches; publishes research findings on topics such as PTSD, OCD, BDD, suicide risk, eating disorders, and AI in therapy.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$2.62M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$2.47M94%
Investment income$95K4%
Other revenue$58K
expenses
Total expenses$2.85M
Program expenses63%
Admin / overhead37%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.23M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$8.28M
Cash$7.81M
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.57M
Net assets$6.70M
Liquid reserves32.9 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue -5.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID TEISLER | DIR COMMUNICATIONS | 40 | $153K |
| MARY JANE EIMER | PAST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $132K |
| COURTNEY WHITE | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $99K |
board members · 8
- BARBARA KAMHOLZ PHD — SECRETARY - TREASURER
- CAROLYN BECKER PHD — PRESIDENT ELECT
- COLLEEN SLOAN PHD — REPRESENTATIVE-AT-LARGE
- DANIELLA CAVENAGH PHD — REPRESENTATIVE-AT-LARGE
- DAVID PANTALONE PHD — SECRETARY-TREASURER ELECT
- RICHARD LEBEAU — REPRESENTATIVE-AT-LARGE
- SANDRA PIMENTAL PHD — IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
- STEVEN SAFREN PHD ABPP — PRESIDENT
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- ABCT Board of Directors Government — Commissioned the Task Force for Equity, Inclusion, and Access and received its final report with recommendations.
- American Psychological Association Network — Professional organization whose membership is recommended as a credential indicator for competent therapists, alongside ABCT.
- American Psychological Association Partner — Hosted first annual meeting concurrently with the American Psychological Association's meeting.
- BARE Mental Health & Wellness Consulting Partner — Partner organization that collaborated with ABCT on reports, video presentations, and slides addressing DEIAJ issues.
- Publications Committee Partner — Collaborates with ABCT staff on publication-related projects and oversight.
- St. John’s University Partner — Hosts research collaborations and colloquia involving ABCT members on cognitive behavioral therapies.
- Stephanie Schwartz Partner — Director of Publications at ABCT who receives and processes website submissions.
- United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Partner — WCCBT, which ABCT helped found, intends to collaborate with UNESCO to promote mental health through evidence-based prevention and treatments.
- University of Central Florida Partner — Collaborates on research comparing CBT interventions, including virtual reality exposure for PTSD.
- WCCBT Partner — Collaborates on international congresses, including hosting joint events such as the WCCBT World Congress.
- World Confederation of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies Partner — ABCT participates in the WCCBT through representation by the Chair of its International Associates Committee.
- World Confederation of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies Partner — Collaborates with ABCT on the Global CBT Ambassador Program as a joint initiative.
- World Health Organization Partner — WCCBT, which ABCT helped found, intends to collaborate with WHO to promote mental health through evidence-based treatments.
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.
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy with Present-Focused Interventionmethodology: present_focused_cbtBy focusing on current thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors rather than historical experiences, the organization produces psychological change because present-focused strategies increase client agency and responsiveness to evidence-based cognitive-behavioral techniques.
- Equity and Inclusion Integration in Organizational Practicemethodology: equity_integrationBy embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion into all programs and governance structures, the organization enhances health and professional outcomes because systemic integration of equity fosters belonging, accountability, and access for marginalized groups.
- Evidence-Based Practice Integrationmethodology: evidence_based_practiceBy applying scientifically validated behavioral, cognitive, and biological principles to clinical problems, the organization improves psychological well-being and advances the field of behavioral health, because rigorous evaluation ensures clinical effectiveness and scientific integrity.
- Global Capacity Building Through Collaboration and Resource Sharingmethodology: global_capacity_buildingBy supporting international organizations with reduced-cost journal access and convening global leaders, the organization strengthens the global implementation of CBT because shared knowledge and coordinated training efforts enhance research, education, and clinical capacity worldwide.
- Scientific Advancement Through Comparative and Integrative Theory Developmentmethodology: integrative_theory_buildingBy systematically evaluating competing CBT models and promoting integrative frameworks, the organization advances the scientific maturity of the field because comparative analysis and theoretical synthesis lead to more effective, parsimonious, and unified interventions.