American Psychological Association
American Psychological Association reported $146.3 million in revenue and $145.4 million in expenses for calendar year 2024. Of every $100 it spent, $75.99 went to program services, $24.01 to management and general costs and $0.00 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 88.2% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $1,182,867 (CEO). 200 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 11% between 2019 and 2024. Source: Form 990, 2024.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $145MFor context, the median across 54 covered social science charities: $84.80 programs, $13.80 management, $1.40 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $146MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2024 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 76.0% | 81.3% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 24.0% | 13.2% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.0% | 1.3% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.00 | $0.03 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 3.4% | 81.3% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 3.4% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 88.2% | 4.4% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $1,182,867 | $467,896 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.81% | 2.13% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 200 | 19 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 4.4 | 16.5 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 180 of 180 | 96.5% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
2024 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expensePublishing office in 2024, the apa journals program published more than 63,480 pages of content representing more than 5,190 articles in 515 journal issues. During 2024, apa journals signed two new journals to its portfolio. Starting in 2025, apa will publish journal of pediatric neuropsychology in collaboration with the american academy of pediatric neuropsychology. Starting in 2026, apa will publish the new educational psychology for policy and practice in collaboration with division 15, educational psychology. By the end of 2024, psycarticles, the electronic database product containing…
Education the apa commission on accreditation played a strong role in the area of quality assurance for the 1,299 accredited programs in health service psychology. Apa also plays an important role in shaping the educational experience of tomorrow's psychologists and in providing continuing professional education for today's practitioners. Continuing education is offered through 595 programs on a variety of topics and formats including web delivered, book-based and journal article-based programs. There are currently over 932 approved sponsors of continuing education
Membership office the apa membership office includes membership marketing, the service center, and media & event sales. Membership marketing drives recruitment, retention, and engagement through strategic campaigns using digital and traditional channels. In 2024, membership launched the new supporter category, introduced the apa community (an exclusive space for members to connect and collaborate), and modified the membership dues structure. The service center acts as the primary contact point for member and customer inquiries, handling transactions and support. Media & event sales connects…
Highest reported compensation
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO Officer, 36.5 hrs/week | $917,168 | $0 | $265,699 | $1,182,867 |
| DEPUTY CEO Key employee, 36.5 hrs/week | $1,010,217 | $0 | $105,021 | $1,115,238 |
| GENERAL COUNSEL Key employee, 37.5 hrs/week | $634,124 | $0 | $287,631 | $921,755 |
| CHIEF OF STRATEGIC IMPLEMENTATION AND MEMBERSHIP Key employee, 36.5 hrs/week | $458,712 | $0 | $324,907 | $783,619 |
| CHIEF PUBLISHING OFFICER Key employee, 37.5 hrs/week | $490,412 | $0 | $278,401 | $768,813 |
| CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER Key employee, 37.5 hrs/week | $540,701 | $0 | $204,779 | $745,480 |
| CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 37.5 hrs/week | $423,564 | $0 | $126,012 | $549,576 |
| CFO Officer, 36.5 hrs/week | $358,376 | $0 | $115,122 | $473,498 |
200 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from American Psychological Association (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $6.4M (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2024 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b180 · 180 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2Yes
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bYes
- Employees Part I, line 5612
- Volunteers Part I, line 6720
Largest outside contractors
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| SALESFORCECOM INC Customer relationship management | $483,374 |
| MOLECULAR CONNECTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED Data science services | $162,676 |
| LUMINA DATAMATICS INC Technology solutions | $139,802 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 5 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
1 private foundation reported grants to American Psychological Association totaling $41 on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Of every $100 American Psychological Association spent in 2024, $75.99 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of American Psychological Association's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2024, American Psychological Association reported that 76.0% of its $145.4 million in expenses went to program services, 24.0% to management and general and 0.0% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does American Psychological Association pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation American Psychological Association reported for one person in calendar year 2024 was $1,182,867, for the role of CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does American Psychological Association get its money?
Of $146.3 million in revenue in calendar year 2024, 3.4% came from contributions and grants (including 3.4% from government grants) and 88.2% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is American Psychological Association a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 53-0205890 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202543219349327119 · read the filing · XML
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202403209349307005 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202323179349307647 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202203189349310320 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202113169349309396 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202013189349307881 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 53-0205890: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.