irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $820KCOMMITTEES OF THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL AND OF THE CORPORATIONTHESE PROGRAM ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:FUNDING PSYCHOANALYTICALLY-ORIENTED RESEARCHADVOCACY ON ISSUES CONCERNING THE PSYCHOANALYTIC PROFESSION AND ITS PATIENTSCOMMUNICATIONS TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUT PSYCHOANALYSIS OUTREACH IN ENCOURAGING EARLY-CAREER MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS' INTEREST IN PSYCHOANALYSISADMINISTERING A CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTEVALUATING AND ACCREDITING EDUCATIONAL POLICIES AND PRACTICES OF PSYCHOANALYTIC TRAINING INSTITUTE PROGRAMSFUND FOR PSYCHOANALYTIC RESEARCH - TO SUPPORT BASIC AND APPLIED RESEARCH INVOLVING PSYCHOANALYTIC PERSPECTIVES AND OBSERVATIONS; TO SUPPORT YOUNG SCHOLARS INTERESTED IN PSYCHOANALYTIC RESEARCH; TO PROVIDE PSYCHOANALYTIC SCHOLARS AN OPPORTUNITY TO CONSULT WITH EXPERIENCED INVESTIGATORS.
- #2 $339KJOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN PSYCHOANALYTIC ASSOCIATION (JAPA) AND THE AMERICAN PSYCHOANALYST (TAP)TO FURTHER THE DISSEMINATION OF PSYCHOANALYTIC IDEAS, APSAA PUBLISHES THE HIGHLY RESPECTED PEER-REVIEWED QUARTERLY JOURNALS
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Accreditation of Training Institutes
Evaluates and accredits educational policies and practices of psychoanalytic training institutes to ensure professional standards.
Fund for Psychoanalytic Research
Supports basic and applied research involving psychoanalytic perspectives, with a focus on young scholars and consultation opportunities with experienced investigators.
Journal of the American Psychoanalytic Association (JAPA)
Peer-reviewed quarterly journal disseminating psychoanalytic research and ideas.
Public Communications and Outreach
Initiatives to inform the public about psychoanalysis and encourage early-career mental health professionals to pursue psychoanalytic training.
Semi-Annual Meetings
Bimonthly gatherings in February and June for members to exchange ideas, present research, and discuss training and membership issues.
The American Psychoanalyst (TAP)
Quarterly publication providing information on psychoanalysis to members and the public.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Professional Training and Certification in Mental Health 4 activities
- Administers psychoanalytic training and certification programsOffers structured training programs in adult psychoanalysis, child and adolescent psychoanalysis, and psychoanalytic psychotherapy. Administers a certification program and evaluates and accredits psychoanalytic training institutes to ensure educational quality and professional standards.
- Conducts and promotes psychoanalytic researchConducts and promotes original psychoanalytic research using diverse methodologies, including systematic case studies and qualitative and quantitative methods. Establishes commissions to study emerging issues such as artificial intelligence and racial equity in psychoanalysis.
- Provides continuing education and professional development programsOffers self-paced online continuing education courses with differentiated pricing for members, nonmembers, and trainees, providing evidence-based content evaluated for effectiveness. The organization is approved by multiple national and state bodies—including ACCME, APA, NBCC, and NYSED—for continuing education credit in medicine, psychology, counseling, and social work.
- Supports early-career professionals and trainees in psychoanalysisConducts outreach to early-career mental health professionals to encourage engagement with psychoanalysis. Provides educational fellowships, resources for faculty and students, and publishes The Candidate Connection to support individuals in training.
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Reproductive Health Advocacy & Education 1 activity
- Conducts advocacy on professional and societal issues in psychoanalysisEngages in advocacy efforts related to medical information privacy, reproductive rights, and systemic racism in the field. Launched a virtual art gallery in protest of the repeal of Roe v. Wade and established the Holmes Commission on Racial Equality to investigate and address racial inequities within the profession.
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Academic Journal and Scholarly Publication 1 activity
- Disseminates psychoanalytic knowledge through publications and mediaProduces and publishes the peer-reviewed Journal of the American Psychoanalytic Association (JAPA), the triannual magazine The American Psychoanalyst (TAP), and The Psychotherapist Newsletter. Also produces the podcast 'Psychoanalysis & You' and video interviews with authors to make psychoanalytic ideas accessible to members and the public.
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Psychoanalytic and Therapeutic Training Support 1 activity
- Funds psychoanalytically-oriented research and supports early-career scholarsProvides financial support for psychoanalytic research through the Fund for Psychoanalytic Research, supports young scholars, and offers consultation with experienced investigators. Also awards the Wendy Jacobson Candidates’ Council Teaching Award annually to two recipients.
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Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
- Hosts biannual national meetings and virtual educational sessionsOrganizes in-person and virtual meetings, including a summer symposium and biannual gatherings in February and June, for over 3,000 members to exchange ideas, present research, and discuss training and membership issues. These include annual National Meetings and topic-specific virtual sessions to increase accessibility.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$2.85M
Contributions & grants$1.57M55%
Program service revenue$976K34%
Investment income$290K10%
Other revenue$13K
expenses
Total expenses$3.10M
Program expenses68%
Admin / overhead32%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.52M
Grants paid out$151K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$9.88M
Cash$284K
Investments$7.99M
Liabilities$1.44M
Net assets$8.45M
Liquid reserves32.0 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -28.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 7
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOM NEWMAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $272K |
| CAROLYN M GATTO | MEETING DIRECTOR | 40 | $169K |
| DANIEL W PREZANT MD | PRESIDENT | 10 | $16K |
| KERRY J SULKOWICZ MD | EX OFFICIO MEMBER | 10 | $13K |
| JEFFREY TAXMAN MD | EX OFFICIO MEMBER | 10 | $4K |
| BONNIE J BUCHELE PHD | PRESIDENT ELECT | 10 | $3K |
| JULIO G CALDERON MD | TREASURER | 10 | $3K |
board members · 18
- ALAN SUGARMAN — DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
- ALBERTO M VARELA MD — DIRECTOR
- APRIL CROFUT — CANDIDATE DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
- ARTHUR LEW MD — DIRECTOR
- CAROLINE SEHON MD — SECRETARY
- CARRIE ATIKUNE — DIRECTOR
- DAVID E COOPER PHD — DIRECTOR
- DAVID MOORE PHD — DIRECTOR
- DEANA SCHUPLIN — DIRECTOR
- DEBRA A KATZ MD — DIRECTOR
- ELISE W SNYDER MD — DIRECTOR
- GENNIFER LANE BRIGGS — DIRECTOR
- IRENE CAIRO MD — DIRECTOR
- IRIRA BUTCHER — CANDIDATE DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
- J ANDREW VAN SLYKE — DIRECTOR
- JACK DRESCHER MD — DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
- JEFF TUTTLE MD — EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DIRECTOR
- JESUS GONZALES-MONREAL — DIRECTOR
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education Government — Accredits APsA as a provider of continuing medical education for physicians.
- American Association for the Advancement of Science Partner — APsA is an affiliate of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
- American Board of Psychoanalysis (ABPsa) Partner — Collaborates on research defining competent psychoanalytic work
- American Psychoanalytic Foundation Funder — Provides grants to support psychoanalytic research and education.
- American Psychoanalytic Foundation Partner — Administers grants in partnership with the American Psychoanalytic Foundation.
- American Psychological Association Government — Approves APsA to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.
- DPE Research Education Section (RES) Network — Section within the American Psychoanalytic Association focused on research and education
- Department of Psychoanalytic Education Partner — Subunit responsible for promoting excellence and innovation in psychoanalytic education and professional development.
- Gail Saltz Partner — Host of the official podcast 'Psychoanalysis & You'
- International Psychoanalytical Association Network — APsA is a component of the International Psychoanalytical Association (IPA), the largest worldwide psychoanalytic organization.
- Journal of the American Psychoanalytic Association (JAPA) Network — Peer-reviewed journal publishing research and commentary under the auspices of the American Psychoanalytic Association.
- National Board for Certified Counselors Government — Approves APsA as an Approved Continuing Education Provider for counselors.
- New York State Education Department Government — Recognizes APsA as an approved provider of continuing education for social workers, psychologists, and psychoanalysts.
- North American Psychoanalytic Confederation (NAPsaC) Network — APsA is an active member of the North American Psychoanalytic Confederation (NAPsaC).
- The Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry Partner — Collaborates on public information initiatives, with Dr. Gail Saltz serving on the public information committee for both organizations.
- affiliated institutes, centers, and societies Partner — Collaborates with affiliated institutes, centers, and societies to host events.
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.
- Advocacy Through Member Engagement and Institutional Influencemethodology: member-supported advocacyBy mobilizing members to advocate collectively and engaging institutions, the organization advances psychoanalytic practice and ethical standards in mental health policy because organized professional voices increase influence on public and clinical norms.
- Applied Psychoanalysis for Cultural Interpretationmethodology: applied_psychoanalysisBy applying psychoanalytic theories beyond the clinic to social, cultural, and political phenomena, the organization extends the relevance of psychoanalysis because unconscious dynamics shape collective life as much as individual psychology.
- Psychoanalytic Theory-Informed Professional Developmentmethodology: psychoanalytic_theory_informed_practiceBy grounding professional education and development in psychoanalytic theory and values, the organization strengthens clinical practice and advances the field, because theoretical depth produces more effective and ethically grounded practitioners.
- Public Education Through Accessible Mediamethodology: public_education_through_mediaBy using podcasting and other media to explain and apply psychoanalytic concepts, the organization increases public and professional understanding because accessible formats extend the reach and relevance of complex ideas beyond traditional academic or clinical settings.
- Research Support Through Inter-Generational Collaborationmethodology: research-support-networkBy funding psychoanalytic research and creating consultation opportunities between emerging and established investigators, the organization advances scholarly development because mentorship and resource access accelerate innovation and rigor in the field.