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AMERICAN PHILOSOPHICAL PRACTITIONER ASSOCIATION INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 061535469 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE V20 · Social Science · Micro (<$100K) · appa.edu
revenue
$70K
expenses
$48K
net assets
$118K
employees
0
program ratio
87%
mission · from form 990

THE APPA IS A NON-PROFIT EDUCATIONAL CORPORATION THAT ENCOURAGES PHILOSOPHICAL AWARENESS AND ADVOCATES LEADING THE EXAMINED LIFE. PHILOSPHY CAN BE PRACTICED THROUGH CLIENT COUNSELING, GROUP FACILITATION, ORGANIZATIONAL CONSULTING OR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. APPA MEMBERS APPLY PHILOSOPHICAL SYSTEMS, INSIGHTS AND METHODS TO THE MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN PROBLEMS AND THE AMELIORATION OF HUMAN ESTATES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Professional association for philosophical practitioners who apply philosophical methods to personal, organizational, and educational challenges. Supports a global network of practitioners offering counseling, consulting, and facilitation services. Promotes the practice of philosophy beyond academia through client engagement and public outreach.

named programs · 1 · from sources

What they call their work

Practitioner Directory
Public listing of certified philosophical practitioners across multiple countries, enabling public access to philosophical counseling and consultation services.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Professional Certification and Continuing Education 2 activities
    • Professional support and referral network for certified practitioners
      Maintains a directory of Certified Practitioners and provides them with referral opportunities and professional benefits; also maintains a public directory of philosophical practitioners across the United States.
    • Training and certification programs for philosophical practitioners
      Offers structured certification programs (2–3 consecutive days) for Adjunct, Affiliate, and Certified membership levels, as well as diploma and course programs delivered in weekly 2-hour sessions over 5 to 10 weeks requiring graduate-level credentials; includes mentoring and professional development for practitioners.
  • Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
    • Hosting of annual meetings and events
      Hosts an annual meeting, such as the one held on June 27, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST, as part of its ongoing programming.
  • Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
    • Public access to philosophical programs and resources
      Offers tiered program access (Well-Shod Philosopher, Barefoot Philosopher, APPA Institute) and regular events for Auxiliary, Auxiliary Plus, and Associate members; operates a bookstore providing access to books by APPA members and maintains a YouTube channel for public engagement.
  • Academic Research Dissemination 1 activity
    • Publication of scholarly research in philosophical practice
      Produces and disseminates peer-reviewed journal content, including articles, case studies, book reviews, and special issues on philosophical practice, with full volumes and offprints available for digital download.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Delivery of philosophical counseling and consulting services
      Provides philosophical counseling through certified practitioners with advanced degrees in philosophy or cross-disciplinary expertise, including integration with healthcare via licensed medical professionals; also offers group facilitation, organizational consulting, and educational programs to promote the examined life.
    • Development and testing of AI chatbots for philosophical dialogue
      Develops AI chatbots that simulate conversations with historical philosophers and engages certified practitioners in testing and training these tools to advance philosophical practice.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$70K
Contributions & grants$3K5%
Program service revenue$67K95%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$48K
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$121K
Cash$121K
Investments$0
Liabilities$3K
Net assets$118K
Liquid reserves30.0 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +56.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 4
  • LOU MARINOFF — PRESIDENT
  • MICHAEL GROSSO — DIRECTOR
  • PIERRE GRIMES — DIRECTOR
  • VAUGHANA FEARY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 13

Who they work with

  • APPA Network — APPA is the central organization managing membership categories, certification, and programming for philosophical practitioners.
  • Amazon Partner — APPA is an Amazon Associate; purchases made through APPA's referral links generate donations to the organization.
  • Horasis Partner — Lou Marinoff serves as faculty to Horasis, a global organization.
  • IEEE Partner — Nikolaos Mavridis actively serves the Common Good through IEEE initiatives.
  • Lou Marinoff Partner — Editor of the journal Philosophical Practice published by APPA
  • Lou Marinoff Partner — Featured speaker and session chair at the APPA Annual Meeting.
  • MIT Partner — Nikolaos Mavridis holds a PhD from MIT and actively serves the Common Good through MIT initiatives.
  • PPAI Partner — Collaborates with PPAI to certify philosophical counselors.
  • Rick Repetti Partner — Session chair at the APPA Annual Meeting.
  • Singularity University Partner — Nikolaos Mavridis has delivered invited talks at Singularity University.
  • Vaughana Feary Partner — Session chair at the APPA Annual Meeting.
  • World Economic Forum Partner — Lou Marinoff serves as faculty to the World Economic Forum.
  • YouTube Partner — Hosts APPA's content via a YouTube channel.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

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  • Advancing the Field via Scholarly Publication
    methodology: scholarly_publication
    By publishing peer-reviewed research and case studies, the organization advances the professionalization and credibility of philosophical practice, because rigorous academic dissemination strengthens methodological standards and expands the evidence base for philosophical interventions.
  • Client-Centered Philosophical Counseling Model
    methodology: client_centered_model
    By using a client-centered approach that aligns personal beliefs with decision-making, the organization helps individuals navigate life challenges more coherently and authentically, because integrating philosophical reflection with personal values produces more sustainable and meaningful life choices.
  • Existential Philosophical Counseling with Hermeneutics
    methodology: existential_hermeneutics
    By employing existential philosophical counseling through therapeutic hermeneutics, the organization addresses existential suffering as a meaningful human experience rather than a medical pathology, because interpreting life’s challenges through philosophy leads to authentic understanding and personal transformation.
  • PHICLARITY Method for Philosophical Intelligence
    methodology: phiclarity_method
    By applying the PHICLARITY method, the organization enhances clients' philosophical intelligence—enabling clearer thinking, deeper self-understanding, and more coherent decision-making—because structured philosophical reflection improves cognitive and emotional resilience in real-life challenges.
  • Virtue-Based Ethical Framework in Practice
    methodology: virtue_ethics_framework
    By grounding philosophical practice in a virtue-based ethical framework derived from the Liangzhi tradition, the organization cultivates morally reflective practitioners who approach human problems with wisdom and integrity, thereby improving individual and societal well-being because ethical character is central to effective philosophical inquiry.