American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
The American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) is a public charity based in Washington, DC. It promotes the healthy development of children, adolescents, and families through advocacy, education, and research, and supports child and adolescent psychiatrists throughout their careers. The organization reports that it was formed in 1959.
Key facts about American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
In short: American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry gave $1.1M across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $56K), top state Colorado. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 13-1958990
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,069,448
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- Average grant
- $56,287
- Median grant
- $12,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (5 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Total assets
- $32,706,990
- Primary geography
- Colorado (28% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$32.7M
+11.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
-22.2% YoY
Grant Count
19
+5.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$56K
-26.3% YoY
Is American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 19 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $72K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $17K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
AACAP’s mission is to promote the healthy development of children, adolescents, and families through advocacy, education, and research, while meeting the professional needs of child and adolescent psychiatrists throughout their careers. Its stated roles include supporting professional standards, advocating for children’s and families’ mental and public health needs, promoting research and training, and collaborating with other health care providers and organizations.
The academy describes programs in continuing education, research and training fellowships, membership services, and peer-reviewed journals. In 2024, it registered 15,635 individuals in education courses and workshops and offered 305 continuing education credits. It reported a membership of 8,726 and 211 published items, including 107 full-length articles, across its journal portfolio.
Examples of organizational grantees in 2024 include universities, hospitals, and research organizations. The Massachusetts General Hospital Nurses’ stated mission is educational support of nurses and nursing programs. Columbia University describes itself as a higher-education and research institution with a medical center, while the University of Pittsburgh describes itself as a public research university serving its region and the nation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, AACAP reported 19 itemized grants totaling $1,069,448. Grant amounts ranged from $6,007 to $294,772, with a median of $12,000. The largest awards listed were $294,772 to the University of Colorado-Denver for research, $205,874 to the Regents of the University of California for research, $172,114 to Johns Hopkins University for research, and $161,951 to Massachusetts General Hospital for research.
AACAP also reports awards to individuals through research and training initiatives. One described program, the AACAP Pilot Research Award for Learning Deficits in Psychiatric Disorders, offers $15,000 and is intended for general psychiatry residents, child and adolescent psychiatry fellows, and early-career faculty pursuing pilot research related to learning dysfunction and psychiatric conditions. Its stated eligibility includes limited prior research funding and a faculty appointment; the overview also describes support for up to two awards.
The 2026 AACAP/Assembly Advocacy and Collaboration Grant guidelines describe a one-year grant of up to $5,000 for Regional Organizations in the AACAP Assembly. The stated application deadline was September 30, 2025, so that application cycle is past. The guidelines call for an application form, budget form, and letters of support from officers of collaborating organizations. They describe projects taking place during 2026 and ending by December 4, 2026, with funding contingent on availability and approval.
The Leatherman-Drell-Ritvo Fund Grant page lists an application deadline of April 17, 2026, which is past. The 2025 awards flyer also lists application deadlines in 2025; those cycles are past.
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
AACAP Pilot Research Award for General Psychiatry Residents Grant
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Amount
US $15,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
AACAP Pilot Research Award for Learning Deficits in Psychiatric Disorders Grant
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Amount
US $15,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Educational Outreach Program for General Psychiatry Residents Grant Program
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Amount
Up to US $1,200
Deadline
Deadline not published
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 itemized grant dollars were distributed among recipient states as follows: Colorado, 28%; California, 21%; Massachusetts, 20%; Illinois, 16%; and South Carolina, 6%. The listed grants also include recipients in New York, Maryland, Louisiana, and Pennsylvania. These figures describe the reported 2024 grants and do not establish a broader geographic restriction.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $356K (2022) to $1.4M (2023). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Colorado-Denver ($295K). Together the top 10 received $992K.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 81 (73%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado-Denver Denver, CO | Research | $294,772 |
| The Regents of the University of California Los Angeles, CA | Research | $205,874 |
| Johns Hopkins University Chicago, IL | Research | $172,114 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | Research | $161,951 |
| Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, SC | Research | $63,571 |
| Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene Inc Menands, NY | Research | $29,289 |
| New York Univ School of Medicine Boston, MA | Research | $20,903 |
| McLean Hospital - Research Finance Boston, MA | Research | $19,448 |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | Research | $12,500 |
| Children's Research Institute Silver Spring, MD | Research | $12,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Itemized grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $32,706,990 | $14,104,846 | $12,506,154 | $1,069,448 |
| 2023 | $29,375,812 | $11,580,173 | $12,174,193 | $1,375,090 |
| 2022 | $26,590,911 | $11,843,313 | $9,582,050 | $356,485 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $32,706,990 | $29,375,812 | $26,590,911 |
| Revenue | $14,104,846 | $11,580,173 | $11,843,313 |
| Expenses | $12,506,154 | $12,174,193 | $9,582,050 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,357,660 | $559,175 | $1,673,842 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Tami D. Benton, MD, as president; John Walkup, MD, as president-elect; and Warren YK Ng, MD, MPH, as past president. Other listed officers and directors are Sandra Fritsch, MD, secretary; Barry Sarvet, MD, treasurer; Jose Vito, MD, assembly vice chair; Sala Webb, MD, assembly chair; Pamela Hoffman, MD, assembly secretary-treasurer; and Vera Feuer, MD, and Avanti Berquist, MD, assembly representatives to council.
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is led by Heidi B. Fordi, Executive Director & CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2019); 6 of 22 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Heidi B. Fordi
Executive Director & CEO
Executive Director & CEO → Executive Director, 2021
Executive Director → Executive Director & CEO, 2022
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$290K (2019) → $481K (2024)
Tami D. Benton MD
President
President-Elect → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sala Webb MD
Assembly Chair
Assembly Secretary-Treasurer → Assembly Vice Chair, 2022
Assembly Vice Chair → Assembly Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janette Stout
Director, Hr & Operations
Director & Human Resources → Director, Human Resources & Operations, 2021
Director, Human Resources & Operations → Director, Hr & Operations, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$106K (2019) → $165K (2024)
Jill Brafford
Chief, Learning & Strategic
Director, Meetings & Continuing Medical → Chief, Learning & Strategic Initiatives, 2023
Chief, Learning & Strategic Initiatives → Chief, Learning & Strategic, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$136K (2019) → $200K (2024)
Carmen Thornton
Chief of Workforce Development
Director, Research, Grants & Workforce → Chief of Workforce Development & Health Equity, 2023
Chief of Workforce Development & Health Equity → Chief of Workforce Development, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$144K (2021) → $186K (2024)
Alexis Geier Horan
Chief, Advocacy & Practice
Chief, Advocacy & Practice Transformation → Chief, Advocacy & Practice, 2023
On filings since 2022
32 hrs/week
$277K (2022) → $305K (2024)
Sharon Ahrens
Chief of Finance & Operations
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$179K (2024)
Pamela E. Hoffman
Assembly Secretary-Treasurer
Assembly Representative → Assembly Secretary Treasurer, 2023
Assembly Secretary Treasurer → Assembly Secretary-Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Warren Y. K. Ng MD MPH
Past President
President Elect → President, 2022
President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jose Vito MD
Assembly Vice Chair
Assembly Secretary & Treasurer → Assembly Chair & Treasurer, 2023
Assembly Chair & Treasurer → Assembly Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Fortuna MD
Councilor-At-Large
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew G. Biel Md Msc
Councilor-At-Large
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barry Sarvet MD
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Walkup MD
President-Elect
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Fritsch MD
Secretary
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sansea L. Jacobson MD
Councilor-At-Large
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vivien Chan MD
Councilor-At-Large
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Avanti Berquist MD
Assembly Representative to Council
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin Belfort MD
Councilor-At-Large
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Obianuju Berry MD MPH
Councilor-At-Large
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vera Feuer MD
Assembly Representative to Council
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (38)
- Former: Debra E. Koss MD (2019–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Gabrielle Carlson MD (2019–2023) — Past President
- Former: Marian A. Swope MD (2019–2023) — Assembly Chair
- Former: Robert D. Grant (2019–2023) — Director, Communications & Member
- Former: Jennifer L. Derenne MD (2020–2023) — Councilor-At-Large
- Former: Shirley Alleyne Md Bs (2020–2023) — Councilor-At-Large
- Former: Neal D. Ryan MD (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Shawn S. Sidhu MD (2021–2023) — Councilor-At-Large
- Former: Adam J. Sagot DO (2022–2023) — Assembly Representative to Council
- Former: Alicia A. Barnes DO MPH (2022–2023) — Assembly Representative to Council
- Former: Lisa Weiss MD (2022–2023) — Councilor-At-Large
- Former: Adrienne L. Adams MD (2020–2022) — Councilor-At-Large
- Former: Anita Kishore MD (2020–2022) — Councilor-At-Large
- Former: Balkozar S. Adam MD (2020–2022) — Assembly Rep. to Council
- Former: Robert P. Holloway MD (2020–2022) — Assembly Rep. to Council
- Former: Shinnyi Chou MD PhD (2020–2022) — John E. Schowalter Member-Nonvoting
- Former: Amanda J. Calhoun MD MPH (2022) — Dei Emerging Leaders-Nonvoting
- Former: Evelyn N. Ashiofu MD MPH (2022) — Jerry M. Wiener Member-Nonvoting
- Former: Jessica Stephens DO (2022) — John E. Schowalter Member-Nonvoting
- Former: Tashalee Brown MD PhD (2022) — Dei Emerging Leaders-Nonvoting
- Former: Bennett L. Leventhal MD (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Boris Birmaher MD (2019–2021) — Councilor-At-Large
- Former: Karen Dineen Wagner MD PhD (2019–2021) — Past President
- Former: Mary S. Ahn MD (2019–2021) — Councilor-At-Large
- Former: Melvin D. Oatis MD (2019–2021) — Assembly Chair
- Former: Ronald P. Szabat (2019–2021) — Director, Government Affairs & Clinical
- Former: Cathryn A. Galanter MD (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Lisa Hutchison MD (2021) — Councilor-At-Large
- Former: Carmen J. Head (2019–2020) — Director of Research & Grants
- Former: Cordelia Ross MD (2020) — Resident Member
- Former: Amanda Downey MD (2019) — Resident Member
- Former: Andres Martin MD MPH (2019) — Secretary
- Former: George Vana IV MD (2019) — Resident Member
- Former: Gregory K. Fritz MD (2019) — Past-President
- Former: Lisa Cullins MD (2019) — Council Member
- Former: Mary Margaret Gleason MD (2019) — Council Member
- Former: Scott M. Paylo MD (2019) — Assembly Representative
- Former: Timothy Dugan MD (2019) — Council Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $481K, to Heidi B Fordi (Executive Director/CEO). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Mailing address: 3615 Wisconsin Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20016
Phone: (202) 966-7300
Website: https://aacap.org
Frequently asked questions about American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
How much does American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry give each year?
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry gave $1.1M across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 18 grants.
What is American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry's typical grant size?
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry's median grant in 2024 was $12,000, and its average grant was $56,287, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry that year got $12K on average.
Where does American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry give grants?
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry's top state is Colorado, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (21%) and Massachusetts (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (3 grants), Boston, MA (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Research" (19 grants).
Who are American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry's largest grantees?
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry's largest 2024 grantees include University of Colorado-Denver ($294,772), The Regents of the University of California ($205,874) and Johns Hopkins University ($172,114), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry?
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry reported $32.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $14.1M.
What does American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry fund?
AACAP’s mission is to promote the healthy development of children, adolescents, and families through advocacy, education, and research, while meeting the professional needs of child and adolescent psychiatrists throughout their careers. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry?
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check aacap.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry's EIN?
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-1958990. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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