Nonprofit · EIN 23-2051226
FOUNDATION OF COGNITIVE THERAPY AND RESEARCH
Also known as BECK INSTITUTE FOR CONG THER & RESE
Tax-exempt · BALA CYNWYD, PA 19004
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $8,774,679 | $8,076,220 | $698,459 | $11,340,200 | $1,302,683 | $10,037,517 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $7,240,598 | $7,740,182 | -$499,584 | $9,280,416 | $921,159 | $8,359,257 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $6,304,607 | $8,272,432 | -$1,967,825 | $9,490,980 | $968,373 | $8,522,607 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $163,918
- Program service revenue
- $8,194,651
- Investment income
- $324,221
- Royalties
- $498
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $94,103
- Other revenue
- $91,889
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $846,014
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,656,054
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,078,981
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $22,850
- Accounting fees
- $53,747
- Occupancy
- $61,706
- Travel
- $21,630
- Depreciation
- $283,710
- Program services (functional)
- $7,041,639
- Management and general (functional)
- $995,553
- Fundraising (functional)
- $39,028
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $9,280,416
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,340,200
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,302,683
- Net assets, end of year
- $10,037,517
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $19,700
- Publicly traded securities
- $8,869,098
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $10,037,517
- Gross receipts
- $9,653,400
- Employees
- 46
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 1972
- State of legal domicile
- PA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judith S Beck PhD | President Officer | 40 | $261,594 | $25,068 |
| Allen R Miller | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $188,775 | $22,069 |
| Kenneth Kaminski | Director of Finance Officer | 40 | $172,877 | $4,653 |
| Julie Snow-Reagan | Director of Operations Officer | 40 | $151,468 | $19,510 |
| Sofia Chernoff | Director of CBT Program Highest-paid employee | 40 | $144,023 | $26,299 |
| Norman D Cotterell | Psychologist Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,759 | $36,320 |
| Paul Grant | CT-R Programs Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,051 | $19,401 |
| Julia Cannon | Controller Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,610 | $20,157 |
| Francesca Lewis-Hathaway | Psychologist Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,333 | $15,690 |
| Richard J Busis Esq | Chair Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Matthew Cohen | Vice Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Judge Phyllis W Beck | Director (To 03/2025) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah Busis Md | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tine Hansen-Turton Mga Jd | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel T Beck Licsw | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doug Jordan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Estelle Richman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| David Winigrad | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Melissa Greenberg | Director (To 12/2025) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| David Pingree | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judith S Beck PhD | President Officer | 40 | $253,883 | $18,998 |
| Allen R Miller | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $171,154 | $19,184 |
| Kenneth Kaminski | Director of Finance Officer | 40 | $167,673 | $1,675 |
| Norman D Cotterell | Psychologist Highest-paid employee | 40 | $130,203 | $30,525 |
| Julie Snow-Reagan | Director of Operations Officer | 40 | $145,120 | $13,965 |
| Francine R Broder | Psychologist Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,061 | $27,750 |
| Sofia Chernoff | Director of CBT Program Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,826 | $14,541 |
| Paul Grant | CT-R Programs Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,349 | $15,596 |
| Francesca Lewis-Hathaway | Staff Psychologist Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,427 | $12,799 |
| Richard J Busis Esq | Chair Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Matthew Cohen | Vice Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Judge Phyllis W Beck | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah Busis Md | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tine Hansen-Turton Mga Jd | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel T Beck Licsw | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Doug Jordan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Estelle Richman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Winigrad | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Melissa Greenberg | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Pingree | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alan Weschler | Director (to 12/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judith S Beck PhD | President Officer | 40 | $244,933 | $22,439 |
| Lisa Muchnick Pote Msw | Executive Director (To 06/2023) Officer | 40 | $192,091 | $22,779 |
| Norman D Cotterell | Psychologist Highest-paid employee | 40 | $139,732 | $42,540 |
| Allen R Miller | CBT Programs Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $155,126 | $21,407 |
| Kenneth Kaminski | Director of Finance Officer | 40 | $157,093 | $8,373 |
| Francine R Broder | Psychologist Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,225 | $37,149 |
| Julie Snow-Reagan | Director of Operations Officer | 40 | $142,612 | $17,544 |
| Sofia Chernoff | Assistant Director of CBT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,787 | $21,224 |
| Paul Grant | CT-R Programs Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,378 | $16,747 |
| Judge Phyllis W Beck | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard J Busis Esq | Chair Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah Busis Md | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Judge Alice W Dubow | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tine Hansen-Turton Mga Jd | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel T Beck Licsw | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Doug Jordan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Matthew Cohen | Vice Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Estelle Richman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Winigrad | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Melissa Greenberg | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Pingree | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alan Weschler | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1 BELMONT AVE STE 503, BALA CYNWYD, PA 19004-1608
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Judith S Beck PhD, One Belmont Avenue 503, Bala Cynwyd, PA 190041610
- Signed the 990
- Kenneth Kaminski, Finance Director
- Phone
- (610) 664-3020
- Website
- www.beckinstitute.org
- Return prepared by
- CBIZ Advisors LLC
Mission
Beck Institute is a 501(c)3 nonprofit with the mission of improving lives worldwide through excellence and innovation in Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy.
Program accomplishments
- On-Demand courses: Beck Institute on-line training courses are designed to expand the reach of our excellent training in CBT and CT-R by making them accessible to a broader audience. Through this program, health and mental health professionals from all over the world learn evidence-based CBT from experts in the field, thereby extending access to quality mental health care for the individuals that they treat. In 2025, courses included Essentials of CBT, CBT in Practice, Personality Disorders, Depression, CBT for Anxiety, a Mindfulness course, Suicide Prevention and Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy for Serious Mental Health Conditions (CT-R). We also provide several shorter format webinars. In 2025, there were over 13,000 courses taken with trainees represented throughout the United States and the world.Expenses $2,705,721 · revenue $5,400,311
- Training for Organizations: Beck Institute provides lecturers and keynote speakers around the U.S. and the world to present workshops both virtually and on-site at mental health and related organizations. Speakers offer a wide range of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy (CT-R) topics, focusing on the practical application of CBT and CT-R including tailor-made programs (that may include but are not limited to didactic presentations, multimedia, demonstrations, and role-plays) based on the needs of the specific organization requesting training. In 2025, Beck Institute provided approximately 100 days of training in CBT across the United States, as well as the countries of Brazil, China, Egypt, India, and Turkey. The mission of The Beck Institute Center for Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy (CT-R) is to improve the lives of individuals with serious mental health condition diagnosis, along with their providers and families. All (CT-R) implementations involve focus groups, workshops, and ongoing consultation typically for a 6 to 9 month period.Expenses $2,369,558 · revenue $1,754,319
- Workshops: Virtual web-based workshops provide trainees with live intensive, didactic and experiential learning in Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy (CT-R) through the use of lecture, discussion, and role-play. Approximately 600 trainees attended our workshops in 2025.Expenses $863,648 · revenue $341,804
- Clinical Program: Beck Institute provides individuals, couples, and families Cognitive Behavior Therapy services on an outpatient basis to adults and adolescents, for a wide range of psychiatric disorders. In 2025, Beck Institute conducted approximately 2,000 patient sessions.Supervision and Consultation - In 2025, approximately 600 sessions were conducted through our Supervision program, which provides one-on-one guidance and support from expert Beck Institute faculty.Weight Management Program - In 2025, Beck Institute provided approximately 350 client sessions. Beck Institute also held several virtual webinars and group coaching sessions in 2025.Expenses $1,102,712 · revenue $698,217
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-2051226
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Hospital or medical research organization
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1969
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $11,340,200
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,653,400
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $8,774,679 | $8,076,220 | $11,340,200 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $7,240,598 | $7,740,182 | $9,280,416 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $6,304,607 | $8,272,432 | $9,490,980 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $8,516,738 | $7,932,090 | $10,634,478 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-2051226).
Questions about FOUNDATION OF COGNITIVE THERAPY AND RESEARCH
- What is the EIN of FOUNDATION OF COGNITIVE THERAPY AND RESEARCH?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FOUNDATION OF COGNITIVE THERAPY AND RESEARCH is 23-2051226.
- Is FOUNDATION OF COGNITIVE THERAPY AND RESEARCH tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1969.
- Are donations to FOUNDATION OF COGNITIVE THERAPY AND RESEARCH tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FOUNDATION OF COGNITIVE THERAPY AND RESEARCH file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of FOUNDATION OF COGNITIVE THERAPY AND RESEARCH due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FOUNDATION OF COGNITIVE THERAPY AND RESEARCH last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FOUNDATION OF COGNITIVE THERAPY AND RESEARCH?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Judith S Beck PhD.
- Who are the officers and directors of FOUNDATION OF COGNITIVE THERAPY AND RESEARCH?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 20 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $261,594 (Judith S Beck PhD, President).
- How much revenue does FOUNDATION OF COGNITIVE THERAPY AND RESEARCH have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $8,774,679, expenses of $8,076,220 and total assets of $11,340,200 at year end.
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