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SOCIETY FOR PERSONALITY ASSESSMENT FOUNDATION
ALBANY, NY · EIN 300203285 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE V23 · Social Science · Medium ($1M-$10M) · personality.org
revenue
$2.3M
expenses
$979K
net assets
$1.5M
employees
3
volunteers
85
program ratio
77%
mission · from form 990

THE MISSION IS TO ADVANCE THE EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE OF PERSONALITY ASSESSMENT THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND ADVOCACY.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Society for Personality Assessment Foundation is a professional association dedicated to advancing the evidence-based practice of personality assessment through research, education, training, and advocacy. It supports a global community of clinicians, researchers, educators, and students with professional development resources, an annual convention, publications, and grant programs. The organization promotes scientific rigor, ethical practice, and inclusivity within the field.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Annual Convention
Major gathering for personality assessment professionals featuring presentations, workshops, and networking opportunities
Awards and Recognition Program
Honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of personality assessment
Research and Travel Grants
Supports members' research and professional development through funding for studies and conference attendance
SPA Grand Rounds
Series of educational webinars on topics in personality assessment, available for individual or full-series registration
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Professional Training and Certification in Mental Health 4 activities
    • Advancing research in personality assessment
      Supports and promotes research in personality assessment through funding, methodological development, and scholarly exchange. Focuses on advancing evidence-based practice and effectiveness research in the field.
    • Delivering continuing education programs
      Offers continuing education for licensed psychologists through webinars, Grand Rounds programs, and live educational presentations on topics such as schizoid and avoidant personality styles. Serves as an approved provider of continuing education recognized by the New York State Education Department.
    • Developing training programs in personality assessment
      Developed formal training programs in personality assessment at academic institutions including Hahnemann University and Widener University, contributing to the education and skill development of future practitioners.
    • Engaging in policy advocacy
      Engages in advocacy on legislative and regulatory issues related to personality assessment, including submitting formal statements to bodies such as the American Psychological Association’s Commission on Accreditation regarding accreditation standards for master’s degree programs.
  • Psychoanalytic and Therapeutic Training Support 3 activities
    • Funding research in personality assessment
      Funds research studies and provides research grants to members to advance the field of personality assessment. Includes student research grants administered through the CTA Interest Group.
    • Providing scholarships for convention attendance
      Provides scholarships and financial support to students, early career members, and individuals from systematically oppressed and non-dominant backgrounds to attend the annual Society for Personality Assessment Convention. Includes administration of VISA grants and convention scholarships with defined application deadlines.
    • Supporting research and training through grants and awards
      Provides travel grants and financial awards to support members’ participation in research and professional development activities in personality assessment. Includes funding for travel to the annual convention and recognition of scholars through awards that promote evidence-based practice.
  • Professional Networking Events 1 activity
    • Hosting annual conventions and professional gatherings
      Hosts in-person and virtual annual conventions, including the 2022 event in Chicago, to facilitate exchange of ideas on personality assessment theory and practice. Offers member discounts and volunteer opportunities related to the convention.
  • Academic Journal and Scholarly Publication 1 activity
    • Publishing scholarly resources and maintaining member content
      Provides members access to the Journal of Personality Assessment, member directory, and exclusive online content including a professional blog. Produces publications focused on personality assessment research and practice.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Administering the Assessment Throwdown competition
      Hosts the Assessment Throwdown, a live competition for doctoral trainees in clinical, counseling, or school psychology to demonstrate personality assessment skills and receive expert feedback. Awards prizes including cash, complimentary convention registration, and travel stipends to finalists.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.30M
Contributions & grants$1.59M69%
Program service revenue$610K26%
Investment income$100K4%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$979K
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$336K
Grants paid out$33K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.70M
Cash$141K
Investments$1.33M
Liabilities$182K
Net assets$1.51M
Liquid reserves18.0 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +168.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 4
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
NATHAN VICTORIA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 35 $147K
TAYLA TC LEE TREASURER 1 $6K
NICOLE CAIN PRESIDENT ELECT 1 $2K
KATIE C LEWIS BOARD MEMBER 0 $780
board members · 9
  • A JILL CLEMENCE — IMMED PAST PRESIDENT
  • A JORDAN WRIGHT — BOARD MEMBER
  • ABBY MULAY — BOARD MEMBER
  • JAIME ANDERSON — SECRETARY
  • JAN KAMPHUIS — PRESIDENT
  • LEONARD SIMMS — BOARD MEMBER
  • MATTHEW YALCH — BOARD MEMBER
  • SARAH GOTTLIEB — SPAGS PAST PRESIDENT
  • STEVE FINN — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 10

Who they work with

  • American Psychological Association Government — Approves the Society for Personality Assessment to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.
  • American Psychological Association Government — Submitted a formal statement to APA’s Commission on Accreditation regarding accreditation standards implementation.
  • CTA Interest Group Network — Special interest group administering student research grants
  • John R. Graham Partner — Individual honored through a dedicated award fund for distinguished mentorship in personality assessment.
  • Journal of Personality Assessment Network — Official publication providing members with access to research and scholarly content in the field of personality assessment.
  • Kaiser Permanente - San Francisco Partner — Provides psychological assessment services as a licensed clinical psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry.
  • New York State Education Department Government — Recognizes the Society for Personality Assessment as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists.
  • Psychoanalytic Interest Group Network — Special interest group hosting educational webinars
  • SPA Board of Directors Partner — Responsible for approving organizational policies and definitions, including the mission and definition of personality assessment.
  • Society for Personality Assessment Graduate Students Network — Graduate student affiliate group within the organization
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

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  • Diversity Enhancement Through Targeted Funding
    methodology: diversity-enhancement-through-funding
    By funding research and scholarships for underrepresented individuals, the organization strengthens the field of personality assessment because increasing demographic and intellectual diversity improves the cultural responsiveness and scientific breadth of assessment practices.
  • Evidence-Based Practice Integration
    methodology: evidence-based_practice
    By integrating research, education, training, and advocacy, the organization advances personality assessment because this multidisciplinary alignment ensures that clinical practice is grounded in scientific rigor and continuously improved through applied feedback loops.
  • Multimethod Assessment Integration
    methodology: multimethod_integration
    By emphasizing the integration of data from multiple methods and sources, the organization improves the validity and clinical utility of personality assessments because convergent evidence reduces bias and enhances diagnostic accuracy.
  • Professional Collaboration as Field Advancement
    methodology: professional_collaboration
    By fostering collaborative engagement among professionals, the organization advances the science and practice of personality assessment because shared knowledge, peer exchange, and collective problem-solving accelerate innovation and standardization.
  • Trainee Skill Development Through Expert Feedback
    methodology: trainee_skill_development_through_expert_feedback
    By engaging trainees in competitive yet supportive formats with expert feedback, the organization builds clinical assessment skills because low-pressure peer comparison combined with authoritative guidance fosters growth, reflection, and mastery.