American Psychological Foundation Inc
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APF: Psychology and Philanthropy Read the 2025 Impact Report Now! As a grantmaking Foundation, we leverage the power of philanthropy to advance psychological knowledge by investing in innovative research and applications that prioritize people and their wellbeing. Learn more. Donate Browse Programs Get Involved Our New Identity At APF, we are revolutionizing the future of
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Mission
To provide financial support for innovative research and programs that enhance the power of psychology to elevate the human condition and advance human potential both now and in generations to come.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar social services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, American Psychological Foundation Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1952, it is among the oldest social services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 84% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 15,199 social services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAmerican Psychological Foundation Inc 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 1952 and has been operating for 74 years. Its EIN is 526051733. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $9M in annual revenue. 64 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
American Psychological Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 526051733. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
American Psychological Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('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 Foundation Inc is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1952 and has been active for 74 years.
Based on official tax filings, American Psychological Foundation Inc has $9M in annual revenue. It allocates 67% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 79% for social services charities in United States. 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 Foundation Inc is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $9M in annual revenue. The organization has 64 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for American Psychological Foundation Inc. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, American Psychological Foundation Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 67% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 79%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
APF: Psychology and Philanthropy Read the 2025 Impact Report Now! As a grantmaking Foundation, we leverage the power of philanthropy to advance psychological knowledge by investing in innovative research and applications that prioritize people and their wellbeing. Learn more. Donate Browse Programs Get Involved Our New Identity At APF, we are revolutionizing the future of American Psychological Foundation Inc is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1952.
Among social services charities registered in United States: It allocates 67% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 79%. Its annual revenue of $9M is well above the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to American Psychological Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. American Psychological Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 526051733, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATION INC 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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (18)
Source: Public filings
18 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Why the American Psychological Association Should Focus on Electrochemical Psychiatry Not AI Therapy - The Good Men Project
Who’s the most American? Psychological studies show that many people are biased and think it’s a white English speaker - Stamford Advocate
How AI is reshaping human skills and thinking - American Psychological Association (APA)
American Psychological Association warns against AI therapy - Caledonian Record
FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS INVESTIGATION OPENED INTO AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OVER ALLEGED ANTI-SEMITIC DISCRIMINATION - Brandeis Center
HHS to investigate American Psychological Association over alleged Jew-hatred, anti-Israel bias - New York Post
Feds investigating antisemitism allegations at American Psychological Association - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Patients are bringing AI to therapy - American Psychological Association (APA)
Clinical psychology doctorate receives initial accreditation from American Psychological Association - Liberty University
Steve Manuck was honored by the American Psychological Association - University of Pittsburgh
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 64 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 64 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1952
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about American Psychological Foundation Inc
- What is American Psychological Foundation Inc?
- American Psychological Foundation Inc is a social services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Washington, United States. APF: Psychology and Philanthropy Read the 2025 Impact Report Now! As a grantmaking Foundation, we leverage the power of philanthropy to advance psychological knowledge by investing in innovative research and applications that prioritize people and their wellbeing. Learn more. Donate Browse Programs Get Involved Our New Identity At APF, we are revolutionizing the future of
- When was American Psychological Foundation Inc founded?
- American Psychological Foundation Inc was founded in 1952.
- Who leads American Psychological Foundation Inc?
- Michelle Quist Ryder serves as CEO.
- Where is American Psychological Foundation Inc located?
- Headquartered in Washington, DC, United States.
- What is American Psychological Foundation Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 67% of expenses go to program services.
- Is American Psychological Foundation Inc trustworthy?
- American Psychological Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Foundation Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 526051733.
- What is American Psychological Foundation Inc's website?
- http://www.ampsychfdn.org