American Psychological Association
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American psychological association is a national membership organization created to promote the advancement, communication, and application of psychological (continued on sch o)
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAmerican Psychological Association is a registered social services nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1925 and has been operating for 101 years. Its EIN is 530205890. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 90/100 for social services charities in United States. The organization reports $138M in annual revenue. 873 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
American Psychological Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 90/100.
American Psychological Association is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1925 and has been active for 101 years.
Based on official tax filings, American Psychological Association has $138M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
American Psychological Association is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). It has $138M in annual revenue. The organization has 873 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for American Psychological Association. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
American Psychological Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the American Psychological Association profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
American psychological association is a national membership organization created to promote the advancement, communication, and application of psychological (continued on sch o) American Psychological Association is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1925.
Among social services charities registered in United States: American Psychological Association's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $138M is well above the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to American Psychological Association are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 530205890, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
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AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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PositiveBrainHQ Awarded the Gold: Earns Trusted Digital Badge from APA Labs, a unit of American Psychological Association Services, Inc. - The Manila Times
Alum Named 2026 American Psychological Association President - UC Davis
Brian TaeHyuk Keum honored by Asian American Psychological Association - UC Berkeley School of Public Health
Professor Woolf Elected President of the American Psychological Association - Webster University
Morgan State University Psychology Professor Dr. Jocelyn Turner-Musa Elected American Psychological Association Fellow - Morgan State University
Madigan’s BHSL staff recognized by American Psychological Association - army.mil
FSU professor elected as prestigious American Psychological Association Fellow - Florida State University News
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Quick facts about American Psychological Association
- What is American Psychological Association?
- American Psychological Association is a social services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Washington, United States. American psychological association is a national membership organization created to promote the advancement, communication, and application of psychological (continued on sch o)
- When was American Psychological Association founded?
- American Psychological Association was founded in 1925.
- Who leads American Psychological Association?
- Michelle Aslan serves as CFO.
- Where is American Psychological Association located?
- Headquartered in Washington, United States.
- What is American Psychological Association's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is American Psychological Association trustworthy?
- American Psychological Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is American Psychological Association's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 530205890.
- What is American Psychological Association's website?
- http://www.apa.org