American Academy of Addiction
The American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP) is a national professional membership organization and accredited continuing medical education provider based in East Providence, Rhode Island. Founded in 1985 (originally as the American Academy of Psychiatrists in Alcoholism and Addiction, renamed in 1996), AAAP serves addiction psychiatrists, physicians, and allied health professionals dedicated to education, training, research, and policy in substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.2M
+8.3% YoY
Revenue
$24.1M
+25.8% YoY
Net Investment Income
$30K
+6.5% YoY
Expenses
$24.6M
+28.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
AAAP's mission encompasses seven primary objectives:
- Promote high quality evidence-based screening, assessment, and treatment for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental disorders
- Translate and disseminate evidence-based research to clinical practice and public policy
- Strengthen addiction psychiatry specialty training and foster careers in addiction psychiatry
- Provide evidence-based addiction education to healthcare trainees and health professionals to enhance patient care and promote recovery
- Educate the public and influence public policy for the safe and humane treatment of those with substance use disorders
- Promote prevention and enhance addiction treatment and recovery across the lifespan
- Promote research on the etiology, prevention, identification, and treatment of substance use and related disorders
Grantmaking
AAAP administers grant programs focused on workforce development and clinical training:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
AAAP operates nationally, with headquarters in East Providence, Rhode Island. The organization's programs and initiatives serve healthcare providers and populations across the United States.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 (Most Recent)
- Total Revenues: $24,133,840
- Total Expenses: $24,575,616
- Total Assets: $7,182,308
2023
- Total Revenues: $19.2M
- Total Expenses: $19.1M
- Total Assets: $6.63M
- Total Liabilities: $3.29M
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,182,308 | $6,629,345 | $7,190,906 |
| Revenue | $24,133,840 | $19,189,683 | $18,490,660 |
| Expenses | $24,575,616 | $19,099,542 | $18,134,509 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $29,783 | $27,953 | $31,416 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
176 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Kathryn Cates-Wessel serves as Principal Officer.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN MARIANI MD | PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
| TIM FONG MD | PRESIDENT ELECT | 0.5 | — |
| REBECCA A PAYNE MD | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
| KEVIN GRAY MD | TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| CAROL WEISS MD | SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| KATHRYN L CATES-WESSEL | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $268,393 |
| JOSE VITO MD | MEMBER AT LARGE | 0.5 | — |
| LARISSA MOONEY MD | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
| KEVIN A SEVARINO MD PHD | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ALENA BALASANOVA MD | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| TOM KOSTEN MD | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| DANAE DIROCCO MD MPH | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| FRANCES R LEVIN MD | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| CARLA MARIENFELD MD | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| SANCHIT MARUTI MD | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ISMENE PETRAKIS MD | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JOHN A RENNER JR MD | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| LAURENCE M WESTREICH MD | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| DAVID MARCOVITZ MD | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| DAVID LOTT MD | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ELIE AOUN MD | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ADINA BOWE MD | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JENNIFER CREEDON MD | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| INBAL GAFNI MD | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JOSEPH LIBERTO MD | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| LEWEI LIN MD | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| STANLEY NKEMJIKA MD MPH | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ALEXIS RITVO MD MPH | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| CORNEL STANCIU MD CPE MRO | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ALFRED TAGER MD MPH | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JUSTINE WELSH MD | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JOSEPH BARBOZA | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $161,071 |
| KERRI HAYES | CO-PROJECT DIRECTOR | 40 | $159,468 |
| MICHELLE DIRST | ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECT | 40 | $170,050 |
| ISABELLE PENASS | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | 40 | $103,717 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
AAAP leads the **Providers Clinical Support System-Medications for Opioid Use Disorders (PCSS-MOUD)**, a federal training and clinical coaching project created to address the opioid crisis. PCSS-MOUD is a coalition of major healthcare organizations providing free trainings to primary care providers in the treatment of pain and substance use disorders, particularly opioid use disorders. This initiative received funding through cooperative agreement no. 1H79TI086770 from SAMHSA.
HHS Provides More than $1.5 Billion in State and Tribal Opioid Response GrantsThe Opioid Response Network, led by AAAP, was re-funded by SAMHSA to continue its technical assistance work supporting state and tribal opioid response efforts.
HHS Provides More than $1.5 Billion in State and Tribal Opioid Response GrantsAAAP publishes *The American Journal on Addictions*, an official peer-reviewed journal published bimonthly, and conducts studies related to substance abuse while advocating for funding for addiction treatment and research programs.
The American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry Awards Grant to ...Contact Information
AAAP Headquarters 400 Massasoit Avenue Suite 108, 2nd Floor East Providence, RI 02914 Phone: (401) 524-3076 Website: www.aaap.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does American Academy of Addiction fund?
AAAP's mission encompasses seven primary objectives: • Promote high quality evidence-based screening, assessment, and treatment for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental disorders • Translate and disseminate evidence-based research to clinical practice and public policy • Strengthen addiction psychiatry specialty training and foster careers in addiction psychiatry • Provide evidence-based addiction education to healthcare trainees and health professionals to enhance patient care and p…
How do I apply for a grant from American Academy of Addiction?
AAAP administers grant programs focused on workforce development and clinical training: **Minority Fellowship Awards** create an innovative pipeline and training infrastructure for building a workforce of culturally-informed physicians with specialized expertise in addiction to serve racial and ethnic minority populations. The program recognizes the severe shortage of appropriately trained addiction physicians, particularly in underserved communities. **REACH Training Program** (Recognizing and…
Where does American Academy of Addiction make grants?
AAAP operates nationally, with headquarters in East Providence, Rhode Island. The organization's programs and initiatives serve healthcare providers and populations across the United States.
What is American Academy of Addiction's EIN?
American Academy of Addiction's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1460623. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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