Society of Biological Psychiatry
The mission of the Society of Biological Psychiatry is to: 1. Promote excellence in research investigating the nature, causes, mechanisms and treatments of disorders of thought, emotion and behaviour. 2. Foster development of investigators in psychiatry. 3. Educate young scientists and clinicians about the biological underpinnings of psychiatric disorders more generally. 4. Disseminate the highest quality knowledge regarding the scientific basis of psychiatry.
Society of Biological Psychiatry at a glance
In short: Society of Biological Psychiatry gave $35K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $35K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $35,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $35,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $21,426,051
- +8.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Society of Biological Psychiatry funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Yale University ($35K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Society of Biological Psychiatry gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). 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 $35K (2020) to $35K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yale University New Haven, CT | Research and Support | $35,000 |
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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 | $21,426,051 | $3,440,509 | $3,189,935 | $35,000 | 1 | $790,042 |
| 2023 | $19,714,423 | $2,979,233 | $3,147,729 | $35,000 | 1 | $335,213 |
| 2022 | $17,957,265 | $3,247,232 | $3,183,437 | $35,000 | 1 | $738,136 |
| 2021 | $21,496,019 | $3,179,416 | $1,696,619 | $35,000 | 1 | $992,258 |
| 2020 | $18,601,306 | $2,319,781 | $1,428,713 | $35,000 | 1 | $176,780 |
About Society of Biological Psychiatry
Based on IRS filings
Society of Biological Psychiatry is a public charity focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in Brentwood, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $21.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $35K. Net investment income was $790K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Society of Biological Psychiatry's 2024 filing lists 17 officers; 5 of 17 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cameron Carter
Editor
Councilor → Editor, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$45K (2020) → $45K (2024)
Deanna Barch
Editor
Ex-Officio → Editor, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$30K (2020) → $50K (2024)
John Krystal
Editor
Councilor → Editor, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$63K (2020) → $65K (2024)
Scott Rauch
Executive Secretary
Secretary → Executive Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Trey Sunderland
Executive Treasurer
Treasurer → Executive Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Carrie E. Bearden
Editor & Pres-Elect
Councilor → Editor & Pres-Elect, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David A. Lewis
Councilor
President → President & Councilor, 2021
President & Councilor → Councilor, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judith Ford
Councilor
President & President-Elect → President & Councilor, 2022
President & Councilor → Councilor, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen F. Berman
Councilor
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Carpenter
Councilor
President & President-Elect → Past President, 2023
Past President → Councilor, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neill Epperson
Councilor
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victoria Arango
Past-President
President-Elect → President, 2023
President → Past-President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sophia Frangou
President Elect
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tamar Gur
Councilor
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anissa Abi-Dargham
Councilor
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leanne Williams
Councilor
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Ho
Councilor
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Mary Phillips (2020–2023) — Councilor
- Former: Sarah Jessie Short (2020–2023) — Councilor
- Former: Annmarie MacNamara (2021–2023) — Councilor
- Former: Dost Ongur (2021–2023) — Councilor
- Former: Hilary Marusak (2022–2023) — Councilor
- Former: Carol Tamminga (2020–2022) — Councilor
- Former: Kerry Ressler (2020–2022) — Councilor
- Former: Kristina Deligiannidis (2020–2022) — Councilor
- Former: Monsheel Sodhi (2020–2022) — Councilor
- Former: Manpreet Singh (2020–2021) — Councilor
- Former: Stephen Strakowski (2020–2021) — Councilor
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $65K, to John Krystal (Editor). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Society of Biological Psychiatry
How much does Society of Biological Psychiatry give each year?
Society of Biological Psychiatry gave $35K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $35K across 1 grant.
How large is Society of Biological Psychiatry?
Society of Biological Psychiatry reported $21.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.4M.
What is Society of Biological Psychiatry?
Society of Biological Psychiatry is a public charity focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in Brentwood, TN. It holds $21.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Society of Biological Psychiatry operate?
Society of Biological Psychiatry has awarded grants in Connecticut.
What is Society of Biological Psychiatry's EIN?
Society of Biological Psychiatry's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6047922. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 12, 2023)
- 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 November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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