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Foundation of Cognitive Therapy and Research

EIN 23-2051226 · Bala Cynwyd, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Beck Institute is a 501(c)3 nonprofit with the mission of improving lives worldwide through excellence and innovation in Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy.

Income
$8.8 million
Spending
$8.1 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
14.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 93%
Employees
46
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$286,662, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 24 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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, 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 (4)
  1. $2.7 million spent. On-Demand courses: Beck Institute on-line training courses are designed to expand the reach of our excellent training in CBT and CT-R by making them accessible to a broader audience. Through this program, health and mental health professionals from all over the world learn evidence-based CBT from experts in the field, thereby extending access to quality mental health care for the individuals that they treat. In 2025, courses included Essentials of CBT, CBT in Practice, Personality Disorders, Depression, CBT for Anxiety, a Mindfulness course, Suicide Prevention and Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy for Serious Mental Health Conditions (CT-R). We also provide several shorter format webinars. In 2025, there were over 13,000 courses taken with trainees represented throughout the United States and the world.
  2. $2.4 million spent. Training for Organizations: Beck Institute provides lecturers and keynote speakers around the U.S. and the world to present workshops both virtually and on-site at mental health and related organizations. Speakers offer a wide range of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy (CT-R) topics, focusing on the practical application of CBT and CT-R including tailor-made programs (that may include but are not limited to didactic presentations, multimedia, demonstrations, and role-plays) based on the needs of the specific organization requesting training. In 2025, Beck Institute provided approximately 100 days of training in CBT across the United States, as well as the countries of Brazil, China, Egypt, India, and Turkey. The mission of The Beck Institute Center for Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy (CT-R) is to improve the lives of individuals with serious mental health condition diagnosis, along with their providers and families. All (CT-R) implementations involve focus groups, workshops, and ongoing consultation typically for a 6 to 9 month period.
  3. $863,648 spent. Workshops: Virtual web-based workshops provide trainees with live intensive, didactic and experiential learning in Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy (CT-R) through the use of lecture, discussion, and role-play. Approximately 600 trainees attended our workshops in 2025.
  4. $1.1 million spent. Clinical Program: Beck Institute provides individuals, couples, and families Cognitive Behavior Therapy services on an outpatient basis to adults and adolescents, for a wide range of psychiatric disorders. In 2025, Beck Institute conducted approximately 2,000 patient sessions.Supervision and Consultation - In 2025, approximately 600 sessions were conducted through our Supervision program, which provides one-on-one guidance and support from expert Beck Institute faculty.Weight Management Program - In 2025, Beck Institute provided approximately 350 client sessions. Beck Institute also held several virtual webinars and group coaching sessions in 2025.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1969.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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