Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies

About Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies

A defining feature of Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies Inc is how consistently it backs psychedelic education, research, and health-equity infrastructure rather than a single charity type. In the recent grants list, that shows up in a $550,000 general-support grant to Zendo Project Inc in Grass Valley and a $499,089 research grant to Maps Public Benefit Corporation in San Jose, alongside sizable support for educational programming through Empyrean LLC in San Francisco. The pattern fits MAPS’ broader role as a research and educational nonprofit focused on creating medical, legal, and cultural pathways for careful psychedelic use. Its grantmaking reaches clinical research, approved educational programs, public-benefit scientific work, and community-facing harm reduction. The portfolio also includes support for clinics, therapists, scholars, and education providers that work within MAPS-approved or MAPS-aligned programs. A recurring thread is capacity building: some grants support research infrastructure, while others help expand training, access, and education around psychedelic-assisted therapy. Recent grantees include Alma Institute in Portland, Ligare Inc in Savannah, and Brooklyn Psychedelic Society Inc in Brooklyn, each tied to different parts of that ecosystem.

What Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies Funds

Psychedelic-assisted therapy research is a central theme. In 2023, the foundation gave $499,089 to Maps Public Benefit Corporation for scientific research for public benefit, and $9,500 to Cit Clinics for scientific research for public benefit. Educational programming is another clear lane: Empyrean LLC received $431,502 in 2023 for educational programs approved by MAPS, while Horizons Pbc received $95,000 in 2025 for an educational program approved by MAPS. The foundation also funds community education and harm reduction, including $550,000 to Zendo Project Inc for general support and $84,728 to Brooklyn Psychedelic Society Inc for educational programs approved by MAPS. Health equity appears through grants that support training and access, matching MAPS’ stated emphasis on scholarships, clinic capacity, and broader access to psychedelic-assisted therapy.

How Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies Gives