American Group Psychotherapy Assn Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Only 34% of its spending went to programs.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
AGPA is a community of mental health professionals of all disciplines dedicated to advancing knowledge and research and providing quality training in group psychotherapy and other group interventions, consultations and direct services nationally and internationally.
- Income
- $1.8 million
- Spending
- $2.0 million
- Spent on programs
- 34%
- Reserves
- 1.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 68%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 19
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 31 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.2 months of spending.
Debt
2 of 20It owes 80% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 24% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1534% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2518 of 19 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
0 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $671,170 spent. AGPA is a dynamic, thriving community of mental health professionals of all disciplines dedicated to advancing knowledge, and research, and providing quality training in group psychotherapy and other group interventions, consultation, and direct services nationally and internationally. The Association is a unique blend of practitioner and direct services, promoting quality group psychotherapy care as a primary method of treatment that is clinically sound, cost-effective and accessible; advancing group psychotherapy training and research; providing intervention and outreach to diverse communities nationally and internationally based on group psychotherapy principles and established protocols; providing a network of peer support that serves the professional needs of group practitioners; and advocating for quality care on behalf of its members, clients/patients and the public. AGPA, founded in 1942, serves as the national voice specific to the interest of group psychotherapy. Its 2,500 plus members and 25 affiliate societies provide a wealth of professional education and social support for group psychotherapists in The United States and abroad. Our members come from over twelve different disciplines, including psychology, creative arts therapy, psychiatry, nursing, social work, alcoholism counseling, and marriage and family therapy.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 1957.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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