irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $179KLIBRARY AND ARCHIVES - THE ORGANIZATION HOUSES ONE OF THE LARGEST PSYCHOANALYTIC LIBRARIES IN THE WORLD AND MAINTAINS ARCHIVES OF PSYCHOANALYTIC MATERIAL.
- #2 $131KTREATMENT CENTER - A LOW-COST OUTPATIENT CLINIC THAT ASSISTS THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM OF THE ORGANIZATION AND MAKES THE BENEFITS OF PSYCHOANALYSIS AVAILABLE TO FINANCIALLY ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS WHO WOULD NOT OTHERWISE BE ABLE TO AFFORD TREATMENT.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Library and Archives
Houses one of the largest psychoanalytic libraries in the world, preserving and providing access to historical and scholarly materials in the field.
Psychoanalytic Training Program
Advanced educational program for psychiatrists and psychotherapists seeking certification in psychoanalysis.
Treatment Center
Low-cost outpatient clinic providing psychoanalytic therapy to financially eligible individuals who would otherwise be unable to afford treatment.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Professional Training and Certification in Mental Health 2 activities
- Hosts public lectures, scientific meetings, and educational eventsOffers a robust calendar of lectures, scientific meetings, film screenings, and discussions open to psychoanalytic professionals and the public, including specialized programming at The Pfeffer Center for Neuro-Psychoanalysis and The Pacella Research Center.
- Offers psychoanalytic training and education programsProvides clinical and non-clinical psychoanalytic training through accredited programs including externships, internships, post-doctoral studies, a Licensure-Qualifying Program in Psychoanalysis, a one-year Fellowship for graduate students and psychiatric residents, and a Scholars Program for academics. The Institute also serves as a training and supervising body for psychiatry professionals.
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Educator Training in Equity and Inclusion 1 activity
- Advances diversity, equity, and inclusion in psychoanalysisCommits to improving recruitment of underrepresented minority candidates, enhancing diversity education in curriculum and faculty development, and developing outreach programs to connect with underrepresented communities, alongside issuing public statements against racism and racial violence.
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Specialized Research Library Access 1 activity
- Maintains a major psychoanalytic library and archiveHouses and maintains one of the largest collections of psychoanalytic literature and historical materials in the world, supporting research and scholarship in the field.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Provides low-cost psychoanalytic treatment through a supervised clinicOperates a low-fee outpatient clinic offering psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, and psychological testing for adults, adolescents, and children to financially eligible individuals who cannot otherwise afford services. Services are delivered by supervised psychology Externs, Interns, Postdoctoral Fellows, and psychoanalytic candidates.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Provides space for psychoanalytic practice and eventsOffers furnished psychotherapy offices for rent, a 130-seat auditorium for lectures and film screenings, and a boardroom for small meetings with Zoom capability, all located in a professional townhouse on the Upper East Side.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$821K
Contributions & grants$494K60%
Program service revenue$321K39%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$6K
expenses
Total expenses$612K
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$270K
Grants paid out$76K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.39M
Cash$1K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.39M
Liquid reserves0.0 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +4.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEHELA NIMROODY PHD | Director | 8 | $15K |
board members · 13
- AMBER NEMETH PHD — Vice President
- CARLOS ALBERTO SANCHEZ MD — Director
- CARLOS ALMEIDA MD — Treasurer
- DAVID POLLENS PHD — Director
- HILLI DAGONY-CLARK PSYD — Director
- HOWARD BLIWISE MD — Secretary
- LISSA WEINSTEIN PHD — Director
- MARY SICKLES MD — Director
- MAXINE FENTON GANN PHD — Director
- MICHELLE PRESS MD — Director
- NICOLE REGENT MD — Director
- REBECCA TWERSKY-KENGMANA MD — President
- SABRINA PRETER-VEIT MD PHD — Director
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- American Psychoanalytic Association Network — NYPSI requires its candidates and members to abide by the ethics code of the American Psychoanalytic Association.
- Anna Freud Partner — Cooperated with Anna Freud in establishing contemporary ego psychology.
- Berlin Psychoanalytic Institute Partner — Modeled the New York Psychoanalytic Institute after the Berlin Psychoanalytic Institute and recruited its first educational director from there.
- Howard Bliwise, M.D. Partner — Dean of Education at NYPSI, overseeing educational programs
- Lori Pellegrino, M.D. Partner — Chair of the Admissions Committee at NYPSI
- Mary Sickles, M.D. Partner — Associate Dean for Child and Adolescent Analysis at NYPSI
- NYPSI Committee on Racial Consciousness and The Diversities Partner — Internal committee co-leading organizational efforts on racial justice and diversity.
- PayPal Partner — Partner for online donation processing via Donor PayPal.
- Robert Smith, M.D. Partner — Contact for the Licensure-Qualifying Program in Psychoanalysis at NYPSI
- Tanya D. Street Partner — Treatment Center Coordinator who manages applications, intakes, and referrals.
- The Albert Einstein College of Medicine Partner — Collaborates in the training and academic appointment of faculty, including clinical professors of psychiatry.
- The Institute for Psychoanalytic Education Partner — Jointly provides training and supervision for psychoanalysts, including child psychoanalytic supervision.
- Time Out New York Government — Recognized by Time Out New York as hosting one of the twenty best lecture series in the city.
- major companies Partner — NYPSI members serve as consultants with major companies.
- major psychoanalytic journals Partner — NYPSI members serve as editors at major psychoanalytic journals.
- medical schools Partner — NYPSI members serve as teachers and supervisors at medical schools.
- nearby universities Partner — NYPSI members serve as teachers and supervisors at nearby universities.
- schools Partner — NYPSI members work as consultants in schools.
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.
- Ethics-Centered Relational Practicemethodology: ethics_centered_practiceBy prioritizing the therapist-patient relationship and adherence to high ethical standards, including confidentiality, the Institute ensures therapeutic effectiveness and trust, which are foundational to successful psychoanalytic outcomes.
- Psychoanalytic Anti-Racism through Self-Reflectionmethodology: psychoanalytic_self_reflectionBy applying psychoanalytic self-reflection and open listening to internal organizational dynamics, the Institute identifies and addresses structural racism, advancing anti-racism as an extension of clinical principles to the institutional level.
- Root-Cause and Unconscious Process Interventionmethodology: root_cause_focused_psychotherapyBy focusing on identifying and modifying root causes of psychological distress—particularly unconscious mental processes—this approach produces lasting psychological change because it addresses underlying dynamics rather than surface symptoms.
- Sliding-Scale Access Modelmethodology: sliding_scale_accessBy offering low-cost and sliding-scale psychoanalytic treatment, the Institute increases access to care for underserved populations, which simultaneously supports training goals and advances the mission of equitable mental health access.
- Tripartite Training Modelmethodology: tripartite_modelBy integrating personal analysis, seminars, and supervised clinical cases, the Institute produces well-rounded psychoanalytic practitioners because this structured combination ensures theoretical, experiential, and ethical development.