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Psychoanalytic Center of the Carolinas Inc

EIN 56-1258644 · Chapel Hill, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE EMOTIONAL RESILIENCE BY UNDERSTANDING THE MIND THROUGH PSYCHOANALYTIC EDUCATION, PRACTICE AND SERVICE.

Income
$904,161
Spending
$712,262
Spent on programs
58%
Reserves
17.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 74%
Employees
11
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$106,496, executive director

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

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.1 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 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 51% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    58% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

Strong: 91 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 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

    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 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 (6)
  1. $328,313 spent. PROFESSIONAL TRAINING IN PSYCHOANALYSIS AND PSYCHOANALYTIC PSYCHOTHERAPY. TRAINING INCLUDES CLASSROOM STUDY, HAVING ONE'S OWN PSYCHOANALYSIS OR PSYCHOANALYTIC TREATMENT AND TREATING PATIENTS IN PSYCHOANALYSIS OR PSYCHODYNAMIC PSYCHOTHERAPY UNDER CLOSE SUPERVISION. APPROXIMATELY 15 SEPARATE CLASSES ARE OFFERED DURING THE YEAR. CLASSES ARE HELD IN THE SPRING AND FALL AND BENEFIT APPROXIMATELY 200 PEOPLE.
  2. $61,321 spent. CIRCLE OF SECURITY PROGRAM (COSP). COSP IS A RESEARCHED COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAM DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PARENTS OR CARETAKERS AND THEIR CHILDREN. THE PCC IS WORKING TO ADVANCE COSP SUPPORT ACROSS THE STATE. THE COSP IS AN INTENSIVE FOUR DAY EVIDENCED-BASED TRAINING AND LECTURE PROGRAM FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND PARENT EDUCATORS WHO WORK WITH FAMILIES. THE PROGRAM IS OFFERED IN THE SPRING AND BENEFITS APPROXIMATELY 80 PEOPLE.
  3. $16,678 spent. MEMBER SERVICES. REPRESENT THE INTERESTS OF MEMBERS AT THE AMERICAN PSYCHOANALYTIC ASSOCIATION AND OTHER NATIONAL AND STATE ORGANIZATIONS. PROVIDE SUPPORT TO PSYCHOANALYST AND PSYCHOTHERAPIST THROUGH CONTINUING EDUCATION IN SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS, ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND STUDY GROUPS. MEETINGS/GROUPS ARE HELD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND BENEFIT APPROXIMATELY 300 PEOPLE.
  4. $5,157 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE PEACEFUL SCHOOLS - PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE PEACEFUL SCHOOLS NC ORGANIZATION WHICH HELPS EMPOWER SCHOOLS TO CREATE AND SUSTAIN THEIR OWN HEALTHY LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS.REFERRAL SERVICE - PROVIDE A FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE FOR THOSE IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE WITH A REFERRAL FOR PSYCHOANALYTIC PSYCHOTHERAPY OR PSYCHOANALYSIS.DAVID RAFT FELLOWSHIP - PROVIDES FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT TO ONE OR TWO CLINICIANS ANNUALLY ENROLLED IN, OR PLANNING TO ENROLL IN, THE TRAINING PROGRAMS OR CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES OF THE PSYCHOANALYTIC CENTER OF THE CAROLINAS (PCC).
  5. JUDY BYCK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO MSW GRADUATE SOCIAL WORKERS WHO HAVE NEVER BEFORE TAKEN A COURSE AT THE PSYCHOANALYTIC CENTER OF THE CAROLINAS. THOMAS J PEARSALL FELLOWSHIP - PROVIDES FELLOWSHIPS FOR PSYCHIATRY RESIDENTS AND EARLY CAREER PSYCHIATRY FACULTY AT RESIDENCY TRAINING PROGRAMS IN NC AND SC. FELLOWSHIPS CAN BE USED FLEXIBLY FOR COURSES, SUPERVISION, AND TREATMENT THROUGH THE PCC AND ITS MEMBERS.PSYCHOANALYTIC PSYCHOTHERAPY GRANTS - PROVIDES GRANTS FOR STUDENTS WHO MATRICULATE IN INTO THE PSYCHOANALYTIC PSYCHOTHERAPY TRACK OF THE PSYCHOANALYTIC CENTER OF THE CAROLINAS (PCC). THESE FUNDS CAN BE USED FOR ANY ASPECT OF TRAINING IN THE PCC (COURSE TUITION, SUPERVISION, AND/OR PERSONAL TREATMENT).
  6. DOROTHY E. HOLMES FELLOWSHIP SUPPORTS BROAD AND DEEP PSYCHOANALYTIC UNDERSTANDING TO PROMOTE A MORE JUST SOCIETY AND RELIEVE PERSONAL SUFFERING. FELLOWSHIP-SUPPORTED RESEARCH PROJECTS WILL ADVANCE STRATEGIES TO AMELIORATE THE PSYCHIC BURDEN EXPERIENCED BY THOSE HOLDING OPPRESSED IDENTITIES, I.E., RACE, CLASS, GENDER IDENTITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RELIGION, AGE, ABILITY, AND/OR OTHER IDENTITY MARKERS.

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

  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 June 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 May 1981.

    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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