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The Contemporary Freudian Society Inc

EIN 13-6174451 · Brooklyn, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair64 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR PURPOSE IS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE EVOLUTION OF FREUD'S CORE THEORIES THROUGH OUR ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN THE PSYCHOANALYTIC MOVEMENT, IN A MANNER THAT RESPECTS, REFINES, EXPANDS & SHARES OUR INTELLECTUAL INHERITANCE.

Income
$251,667
Spending
$200,442
Spent on programs
61%
Reserves
49.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 73%
Employees
1
Volunteers
40

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 49.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 38% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    61% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 64 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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)
  1. $121,419 spent. THE SOCIETY HELD MANY SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMS AND A WIDE RANGE OF SEMINARS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR IN BOTH NEW YORK AND WASHINGTON DC. THE DIVERSITY COMMITTEE HELD AN INTENSIVE LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP INVOLVING LARGE & SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION & PROCESS GROUPS. THE SPRING PROJECT (SUPPORT FOR PREGNANCY-RAISING INFANTS-NAVIGATING GROWTH)SCREENED & REFERRED INDIVIDUALS NEEDING FOCUSED HELP FOR PERINATAL MOOD CHALLENGES. THE CONTINUING EDUCATION COMMITTEE CONTINUED EFFORTS TOWARD THE GOAL OF PROVIDING C.E. CREDITS FOR MEMBERS AND COLLEAGUES. THE ETHICS COMMITTEE PRESENTED A WORKSHOP "THE AGING ANALYST AND INTENTIONAL RETIREMENT. THE PLUMSOCK PRIZE COMMITTEE REVIEWED THE MANY RESEARCH PAPERS SUBMITTED.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1965.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. 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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