Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies Inc
Maps' mission is to develop medical, legal, and cultural contexts for people to benefit from the careful uses of psychedelics and marijuana, accomplished through 1) therapist training, 2) supporting clinical research, 3) honest public education, 4) harm reduction, and 5) advocacy.
Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies Inc at a glance
In short: Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies Inc gave $914K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $131K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $913,873
- -15.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $130,553
- +9.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $80,000
- Total assets
- $79,512,092
- -9.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Zendo Project Inc ($500K). Together the top 7 received $914K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 55 (53%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies Inc gives
- Giving fell 63% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $637K (2020, 19 months) to $2.5M (2021). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $914K.
*2020: Covers 19 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Zendo Project Inc Grass Valley, CA | General Support | $500,000 |
| Inquiring Systems Inc Santa Rosa, CA | Educational Programs Approved by Maps | $200,000 |
| Horizons PBC Brooklyn, NY | Educational Program Approved by Maps | $95,000 |
| Emory University Atlanta, GA | Educational Programs Approved by Maps | $80,000 |
| Deva Collective Berkeley, CA | General Support | $19,873 |
| Chacruna Institute for Psychedelic Plants San Francisco, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Vets Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions Southlake, TX | General Support | $9,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $79,512,092 | $7,480,253 | $15,307,626 | $913,873 | 7 | $107,945 |
| 2023 | $88,147,703 | $18,250,069 | $14,100,084 | $1,074,755 | 9 | $27,210 |
| 2022 | $129,587,906 | $16,331,336 | $13,356,864 | $1,866,148 | 16 | $4,883 |
| 2021 | $92,188,866 | $23,580,425 | $10,268,861 | $2,462,040 | 15 | $395,548 |
| 2020* | $79,569,443 | $49,560,663 | $10,755,074 | $637,136 | 8 | $55,202 |
| 2019 | $43,807,327 | $14,405,388 | $5,458,722 | — | — | $4,621 |
*2020: Covers 19 months (fiscal year-end changed).
About Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies Inc
Based on IRS filings
Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies Inc is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in San Jose, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $79.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $914K. Net investment income was $108K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies Inc is led by Richard Rick Doblin, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 13 of 18 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard Rick Doblin
President
Founder & Executive Director → President & Executive Director, 2021
President & Executive Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$68K (2020) → $173K (2024)
Kristopher Lotlikar
Executive Director
Deputy Director → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$117K (2021) → $161K (2024)
Vicky Dulai
Chair & Treasurer
Director → Treasurer & Director, 2022
Treasurer & Director → Chair & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$45K (2024)
Betty Aldworth
Director of Communications
Director of Comms & Marketing → Director of Communications & Marketing, 2022
Director of Communications & Marketing → Director of Communications, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$116K (2021) → $167K (2024)
Ismail Ali
Director, Policy & Advocacy
Director of Policy & Advocacy → Director, Policy & Advocacy, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$112K (2022) → $154K (2024)
Kevin Spett
Director of Events
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$143K (2024)
Lindsay Robinson
Director of Development
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$161K (2024)
David Bronner
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Emerson
Director
Director & CEO of Maps Pbc → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Green
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Miriam Volat
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Federico Menapace
Deputy Director
Chief Strategy Officer → Deputy Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$114K (2021) → $231K (2024)
Raymond Allen Jr.
General Counsel
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$215K (2022) → $317K (2024)
Bridget McKay
Donor Experience Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$150K (2023) → $155K (2024)
Erin Tasman
Vice President of Finance
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$192K (2023) → $328K (2024)
Jennifer Ellis
Vice President of People Operations
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$203K (2023) → $220K (2024)
Shari Boyer
Vice President Marketing
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$157K (2024)
John Gilmore
Vice Chair & Secretary
Secretary & Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Vice Chair & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Kris Lotlikar (2022–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Lianne Gillooly (2022–2023) — Strategic Initiatives Officer
- Former: Steven Huang (2022–2023) — Director of Social Justice
- Former: Sia Henry (2023) — Senior Policy Associate
- Former: Victoria Hale (2020–2022) — Director & Chair
- Former: Alia Lillenstein (2021–2022) — Director of Medical Affairs
- Former: Carl Hart (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Andrew Mo Septimus (2022) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Kynthia Brunette (2022) — Crm System Specialist
- Former: Sue Melnyk (2022) — Director of Development
- Former: Joby Pritzker (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Burcu Yazar-Klosinski (2021) — Chief Scientific Officer
- Former: Rachel Parrish (2021) — Director of Marketing
- Former: Rick Doblin (2019) — President
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 $328K, to Erin Tasman (VP of Finance (To 09/2024)). 13 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies Inc
How much does Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies Inc give each year?
Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies Inc gave $914K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 9 grants.
What is Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies Inc's typical grant size?
Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies Inc's median grant in 2024 was $80,000, and its average grant was $130,553, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies Inc give grants?
Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies Inc gives mostly in California: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (10%) and Georgia (9%).
Does Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 57% of Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies Inc's largest grantees?
Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Zendo Project Inc ($500,000), Inquiring Systems Inc ($200,000) and Horizons PBC ($95,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies Inc?
Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies Inc reported $79.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.5M.
What is Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies Inc?
Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies Inc is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in San Jose, CA. It holds $79.5M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies Inc's EIN?
Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-2751953. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 15, 2020)
- 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 November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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