Nonprofit · EIN 75-1255558
FOUNDATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF HUMAN SYSTEMS
Tax-exempt · ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,160,597 | $2,201,547 | -$40,950 | $1,770,699 | $1,426,438 | $344,261 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,084,487 | $2,140,736 | -$56,249 | $1,597,475 | $1,283,218 | $314,257 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,074,486 | $2,219,275 | -$144,789 | $1,623,216 | $1,309,302 | $313,914 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,064,769
- of which government grants
- $1,659,469
- Program service revenue
- $2,154
- Investment income
- $92,357
- Royalties
- $437
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $35,566
- Other revenue
- $1,317
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $911,908
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $195,722
- Other salaries and wages
- $512,697
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $786,200
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $27,560
- Occupancy
- $129
- Travel
- $200,883
- Program services (functional)
- $2,009,188
- Management and general (functional)
- $133,428
- Fundraising (functional)
- $58,931
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,597,475
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,770,699
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,426,438
- Net assets, end of year
- $344,261
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,485,389
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $225,288
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $118,973
- Gross receipts
- $2,655,290
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 4
- Year formed
- 1947
- State of legal domicile
- NY
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 | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTINE MICHAELS | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 4 | $0 | $406,667 | $67,772 |
| RICK RAMIREZ | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 1 | $0 | $139,203 | $30,613 |
| JERMAINE LOWERY | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 44 | $0 | $134,253 | $17,048 |
| ADRIAN J BLOW | PRESIDENT (SEE SCHEDULE O) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $67,000 | $0 |
| SARAH E LYON | PRESIDENT-ELECT (SEE SCHEDULE O) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $54,000 | $0 |
| NAVEEN JONATHAN | TREASURER/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ADRIATIK LIKCANI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN C SCHAEFER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ISHA D WILLIAMS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTINE MICHAELS | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 4 | $0 | $380,914 | $59,806 |
| JERMAINE LOWERY | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 44 | $0 | $132,661 | $15,091 |
| RICK RAMIREZ | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 1 | $0 | $126,484 | $20,460 |
| SILVIA KAMINSKY | PRESIDENT (SEE SCHEDULE O) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $60,000 | $0 |
| ADRIAN J BLOW | PRESIDENT-ELECT (SEE SCHEDULE O) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $48,000 | $0 |
| NAVEEN JONATHAN | TREASURER/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER M HABBEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN C SCHAEFER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ISHA D WILLIAMS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTINE MICHAELS | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 4 | $0 | $358,444 | $58,406 |
| JERMAINE LOWERY | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 41 | $0 | $125,384 | $14,646 |
| RICK RAMIREZ | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 1 | $0 | $114,748 | $19,299 |
| SILVIA KAMINSKY | PRESIDENT (SEE SCHEDULE O) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $60,000 | $0 |
| ADRIAN J BLOW | PRESIDENT-ELECT (SEE SCHEDULE O) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $24,000 | $0 |
| NAVEEN JONATHAN | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE BROOKS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN C SCHAEFER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER M HABBEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 277 S WASHINGTON ST STE 210, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314-3672
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- CHRISTINE MICHAELS, 277 S WASHINGTON STREET 210, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314
- Signed the 990
- CHRISTINE MICHAELS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (703) 838-9808
- Website
- WWW.AAMFTFOUNDATION.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GELMAN ROSENBERG & FREEDMAN
Mission
TO ADVANCE EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH IN THE FIELD OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY.
Program accomplishments
- MINORITY FELLOWSHIP GRANTS: FUNDED BY GRANTS FROM THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (SAMHSA), THE FAHS MINORITY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM SUPPORTS LEARNING THROUGH A WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM THAT TRAINS GRADUATE STUDENTS TO SERVE COMMUNITIES BY INCREASING MENTAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE USE, AND PREVENTION SERVICES. THE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS ARE OPEN TO DOCTORAL AND MASTER'S STUDENTS IN MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY WHO ARE COMMITTED TO RESEARCH AND SERVICE TO COMMUNITIES.Expenses $1,957,276 · grants $905,908
- DIVERSITY AWARD FOR SUPERVISION CANDIDATES: THIS AWARD SUPPORTS UP TO TWO MINORITY SUPERVISORS-IN-TRAINING TO SUPPORT THE RECRUITMENT, TRAINING AND RETENTION OF MINORITIES AS AAMFT APPROVED SUPERVISORS FOR THE FIELD OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY.Expenses $27,531 · grants $6,000 · revenue $74
- OTHER PROJECTS: THE INNOVATION CHALLENGE: IS A COMPETITION IN WHICH APPLICANTS MUST DEMONSTRATE NEW, OFTEN COUNTERINTUITIVE WAYS TO SOLVE THE MOST PRESSING PUBLIC CHALLENGES AFFECTING THEIR COMMUNITIES. THIS CHALLENGE RAISES AWARENESS ABOUT MFTS TO A LARGER AUDIENCE AND ENCOURAGES ENGAGEMENT WITH THE AAMFT FOUNDATION. THE CONSUMERS' PERCEPTIONS OF RELATIONAL TELEHEALTH: PROPONENTS, CRITICS, AND DIVERSE VOICES WAS CHOSEN FOR THE FOUNDATION'S REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) TELEHEALTH AND SYSTEMIC FAMILY THERAPY: ASSESSING CONSUMER EXPERIENCE. THE PURPOSE OF THIS STUDY IS TO EVALUATE THE EXPERIENCE OF FAMILIES WHO HAVE PARTICIPATED IN ONLINE FAMILY THERAPY PRIOR TO AND DURING THE HEALTH PANDEMIC DUE TO THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (SARS-COV-2). (THIS PROGRAM IS NO LONGER ACTIVE AS THE RESEARCH TEAM BELIEVES THE DATA IS ENOUGH TO PUBLISH). INTERFAITH PROJECT: THE FOUNDATION IS WORKING WITH DR. DAMIR S. UTRAN, PHD LMFT, AND DR. BENJAMIN ERWIN, PHD, TO HOST A WORKSHOP ON THE DEVELOPMENTAL IMPACT OF DISPLACEMENT-INDUCED TRAUMA. FROM THIS WORKSHOP, MFTS WILL HAVE THE RESOURCES TO EDUCATE THEMSELVES, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AND OTHERS ABOUT REFUGEES AND THEIR NEEDS, THEREBY EMPOWERING THOSE INVOLVED TO BETTER PREPARE TO ASSIST. TIPS PRISON TO SOCIETY: THIS RESEARCH PROJECT WAS AWARDED TO DR. AMY MORGAN FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK, FOR HER PROPOSAL ENTITLED "DEVELOPING A REDEMPTIVE IDENTITY: A MIXED METHODS STUDY EXPLORING POST-INCARCERATION RESILIENCY." THE GOAL OF THIS MIXED-METHODS PILOT STUDY IS TO IDENTIFY INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RESILIENCE FACTORS THAT BUILD RESILIENCE AND PROMOTE DESISTANCE AMONG FORMERLY INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS. INTERFAITH PROJECT: WORKING WITH REFUGEES IN THE CLINICAL CONTEXT: LEGAL, ETHICAL, AND BEST CLINICAL PRACTICES: TENEO COURSE: IN MARCH 2024, FAHS LAUNCHED WORKING EFFECTIVELY WITH REFUGEE POPULATIONS ON TENEO - A TIMELY AND IMPACTFUL TRAINING PRESENTED BY DR. DAMIR UTRZAN AND DR. BEN ERWIN. DEVELOPED SPECIFICALLY FOR MFTS, THIS COURSE PROVIDES ESSENTIAL INSIGHTS AND PRACTICAL TOOLS TO SUPPORT THE UNIQUE MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS OF REFUGEE COMMUNITIES.CULTURAL COMPASS: THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITIES FOR INCLUSIVE PRACTICE: CULTURAL COMPASS, A NEW THERAPEUTIC TOOLKIT DESIGNED TO HELP MENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONERS TRANSLATE CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING INTO EFFECTIVE, ACTION-ORIENTED CARE. THIS RESOURCE EQUIPPED CLINICIANS WITH PRACTICAL, CULTURALLY INFORMED ACTIVITIES TO ENHANCE CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND FOSTER DEEPER, MORE MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS WITH CLIENTS FROM DIVERSE, HISTORICALLY MARGINALIZED BACKGROUNDS.VOLUME ONE: TRAUMA, ANXIETY, AND DEPRESSION, RELEASED IN MAY OF THIS YEAR, IS THE FIRST IN A PLANNED SERIES AND REPRESENTS THE COLLECTIVE WORK OF THE FAHS MFP PROGRAM FELLOWS. AFTER INTENSIVE TRAINING IN CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE THERAPEUTIC PRACTICES, THESE EMERGING LEADERS IN MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY DEVELOPED THE ACTIVITIES FEATURED IN THIS VOLUME. ROOTED IN EVIDENCE-BASED APPROACHES AND COLLABORATIVE LEARNING, CULTURAL COMPASS AIMED TO EMPOWER THERAPISTS WITH TOOLS THAT BUILD CONFIDENCE, SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND ADDRESS CRITICAL CULTURAL GAPS IN CLINICAL CARE.SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: THIS PROGRAM ENHANCES ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT AND CONTRIBUTES HIGH-QUALITY CONTENT TO THE TENEO PLATFORM.LAUNCH OF THE FAHS LEADERSHIP & LEARNING INSTITUTE (FAHS LLI): THE FAHS LEADERSHIP & LEARNING INSTITUTE (FAHS LLI) WILL SERVE AS THE HOME FOR UPCOMING CERTIFICATES AND CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ADVANCE PROFESSIONAL LEARNING ACROSS INDUSTRIES.THE FAHS LLI WILL EXPAND ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY, EVIDENCE-INFORMED TRAINING FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND SYSTEMIC PROFESSIONALS, ENHANCING PARTICIPANTS' CAREER READINESS, LEADERSHIP CAPACITY, AND PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY. EACH CERTIFICATE WILL EMPHASIZE PRACTICAL APPLICATION, GUIDING LEARNERS TO TRANSLATE SYSTEMIC KNOWLEDGE INTO REAL-WORLD CONTEXTS, DEVELOP TANGIBLE CAREER TOOLS (E.G., RESUME UPDATES, LEADERSHIP PLANS, PROJECT PROPOSALS), AND GAIN RECOGNIZED CREDENTIALS THAT SIGNAL THEIR COMMITMENT TO LIFELONG LEARNING.FAHS LLI ALSO INCORPORATES LINKEDIN LIVE LEARNING. THIS COMPONENT IS A FREE, WORKSHOP-STYLE LEARNING EXPERIENCE DESIGNED TO INTRODUCE YOU TO NEW AREAS OF INTEREST IN MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, LEADERSHIP, AND HUMAN SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT. EACH INSTALLMENT OFFERS PRACTICAL INSIGHT, PROFESSIONAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES, AND MEANINGFUL DIALOGUE YOU CAN IMMEDIATELY APPLY IN YOUR WORK AND COMMUNITY.Expenses $24,381 · revenue $2,080
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
- 75-1255558
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1949
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,770,699
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,655,290
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $2,160,597 | $2,201,547 | $1,770,699 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,084,487 | $2,140,736 | $1,597,475 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,074,486 | $2,219,275 | $1,623,216 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,135,920 | $2,462,377 | $1,427,393 | 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 75-1255558).
Questions about FOUNDATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF HUMAN SYSTEMS
- What is the EIN of FOUNDATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF HUMAN SYSTEMS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FOUNDATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF HUMAN SYSTEMS is 75-1255558.
- Is FOUNDATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF HUMAN SYSTEMS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1949.
- Are donations to FOUNDATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF HUMAN SYSTEMS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FOUNDATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF HUMAN SYSTEMS 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 FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF HUMAN SYSTEMS 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 FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF HUMAN SYSTEMS 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 FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF HUMAN SYSTEMS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CHRISTINE MICHAELS.
- Who are the officers and directors of FOUNDATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF HUMAN SYSTEMS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FOUNDATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF HUMAN SYSTEMS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,160,597, expenses of $2,201,547 and total assets of $1,770,699 at year end.
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