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The New Center for Psychoanalysis

EIN 95-1634584 · Los Angeles, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PURPOSE OF THE NEW CENTER FOR PSYCHOANALYSIS ('THE CENTER') SHALL BE: (I) TO FOSTER THE STUDY AND ADVANCEMENT OF PSYCHOANALYSIS IN ITS THERAPEUTIC, SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL ASPECTS; (II) TO ENCOURAGE PROFESSIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC RELATIONS OF PSYCHOANALYSIS WITH OTHER BRANCHES OF MEDICINE, PSYCHOLOGY AND OTHER DISCIPLINES; (III) TO FURTHER THE INTEGRATION OF PSYCHOANALYSIS IN THE COMMUNITY; (IV) TO MAINTAIN THE STANDARDS OF PRACTICE OF PSYCHOANALYSIS; AND (V) TO TAKE SUCH OTHER ACTIONS AS MAY BE NECESSARY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION SOLICITING OR ACCEPTING DONATIONS, GRANTS OR GIFTS IN THE FURTHERANCE OF THE FOREGOING PURPOSES. THE CENTER MAY OFFER OTHER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL AIMS AND PURPOSES OF PSYCHOANALYSIS AND MAY GIVE RECOGNITION TO THOSE WHO HAVE MET THE REQUIRED EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
62%
Reserves
69.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 48%
Employees
13
Volunteers
133
Highest pay
$122,018, 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

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 69.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 59% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    62% 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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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

    0 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 (3)
  1. $760,688 spent. NCP PROVIDED IN-DEPTH THEORETICAL AND CLINICAL PROGRAMS FOR LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS TO I) BECOME PSYCHOANALYSTS IN ITS MULTI-YEAR INTENSIVE TRAINING PROGRAM, II) EARN A CERTIFICATE IN PSYCHOANALYTIC PSYCHOTHERAPY IN WORKING WITH ADULTS OR WITH CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS. THE PSYCHOANALYTIC TRAINING INVOLVES THE STUDENT IN CLASSROOM SEMINARS AND CLINICAL CASES TO GAIN THE SKILLS TO TREAT PATIENTS WITH UNDERLYING ISSUES, ESP., WITH TREATMENT-RESISTANT SITUATIONS FOR WHOM SHORT-TERM SOLUTIONS DO NOT PROVIDE RELIEF. THE PSYCHOANALYTIC PSYCHOTHERAPY PROGRAM ALLOWS THE STUDENTS TO BUILD ON THE COURSEWORK TAKEN TO ATTAIN LICENSURE IN THEIR CHOSEN DISCIPLINE THROUGH READING, SEMINARS, AND CONSULTATIVE GROUP SESSIONS, WHERE THEIR WORK WITH PATIENTS CAN BE DISCUSSED AND EXPLORED IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT TO LEARN TO DEEPEN THE TREATMENT.
  2. $58,944 spent. NCP VOLUNTEER COMMITTEES PLAN AND PRODUCE EXTENSION PROGRAMS AND SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS FOR LOCAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL AUDIENCES. LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ENHANCE THEIR KNOWLEDGE IN THEORY AND PRACTICE BY ENROLLING IN CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS RELEVANT TO THEIR AREAS OF INTEREST AND THEIR CLINICAL PRACTICE NEEDS, AS WELL AS MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSE RENEWAL. NCP OFFERS AFFORDABLE PSYCHOANALYTICALLY ORIENTED PROGRAMS WITH FREE OR LOW-FEE REGISTRATIONS FOR STUDENTS.
  3. $2,600 spent. THE NCP LIBRARY & ARCHIVE IS A RESOURCE SERVICING STUDENTS, FACULTY AND MEMBERS. THE LIBRARY PROVIDES ACCESS TO A LARGE COLLECTION OF BOOKS ON THE THEORY AND PRACTICE OF PSYCHOANALYSIS AND FURTHER ASPECTS OF PSYCHOANALYTIC THINKING. IT CONTAINS SUBSCRIPTIONS TO THE MAJOR PROFESSIONAL JOURNALS SO THAT CURRENT SCHOLARLY PAPERS ARE AVAILABLE FOR STUDY SO THAT INSTRUCTORS CAN UTILIZE CURRENT INFORMATION IN THEIR COURSE MATERIALS. MEMBERS CAN UTILIZE THIS RESOURCE TO CONTINUE LIFELONG LEARNING/STUDY GROUPS AND TO SUPPORT THEIR OWN RESEARCH INTO UNDERSTANDING, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF PATIENTS. THE ARCHIVE TRACKS THE HISTORY AND IMPORTANT INFLUENCE OF NCP'S EARLY MEMBERS IN PROMOTING PSYCHOANALYTIC THEORY AND PRACTICE AND DEVELOPING THEORY. THE ARCHIVE IS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC FOR FREE THROUGH NCP'S WEBSITE PORTAL.S WEBSITE PORTAL.

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 April 1957.

    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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