
MAPS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit research and educational organization that develops medical, legal, and cultural contexts for people to benefit from the careful uses of psychedelics and marijuana, guided by the pillars of advancing research, changing policy, and shaping culture to create legal, responsible, evidence-based pathways to psychedelic healing.
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.
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.
Typical grant size centers in the mid-five figures: p25 is $15,535, median is $47,500, and p75 is $126,225. The recent portfolio includes both very large awards and smaller operating grants, which suggests a mix of project support and general support rather than one fixed ticket size. Recipients also appear across multiple years, including Zendo Project Inc, Alma Institute, Brooklyn Psychedelic Society Inc, Emory University, and Vets Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions. MAPS makes program-related investments and funds both unsolicited and non-unsolicited programs through different initiatives, including investigator-initiated research and approved educational programs. The organization does not fund individuals.
$3.9M
$79.5M
$7.5M
$15.3M
Most grants fall between $16K and $126K, with a median of $48K.
25th Percentile
$16K
Median
$48K
75th Percentile
$126K
About 44% of grants go to recipients in NY.
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Grantmaking is national, with all 32 recent grants going to U.S. recipients. California is the main recipient state at 44% of grants, but the foundation also gives frequently in New York, including Brooklyn and New York City. Other recurring recipient locations include Portland, Atlanta, and Grass Valley. The recent list shows activity in both West Coast and East Coast metros, plus grants in Georgia, Texas, North Carolina, and Nevada City, indicating a broad U.S. footprint rather than a single-region strategy.
Its recent grants cluster around psychedelic-assisted therapy research, approved educational programs, harm reduction, and health equity. Named recipients include Maps Public Benefit Corporation for scientific research, Empyrean LLC for educational programs approved by MAPS, and Zendo Project Inc for general support tied to harm reduction.
The typical award sits in the mid-five figures. The grant-size distribution is p25 $15,535, median $47,500, and p75 $126,225. The recent portfolio includes both smaller support grants and larger six-figure awards.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Zendo Project Inc, Alma Institute, Brooklyn Psychedelic Society Inc, Emory University, and Vets Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions. That pattern suggests recurring relationships rather than one-off grants only.
Some programs do and some do not. The Investigator-Initiated Trials support and the MAPS Research Grants / Investigator-Initiated Research program accept unsolicited proposals, as does the MAPS Health Equity Program — Inclusive Community initiative. Other program lines, including the MAPS Research Grant Program and scholarships, do not.
Most grants go to recipients in California, which accounts for 44% of grants in the recent list. New York is the top state by grant count outside California, and the recipient map also includes Portland, Atlanta, Grass Valley, Savannah, Southlake, and Waynesville.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZENDO PROJECT INC | GRASS VALLEY, CA | $500,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| INQUIRING SYSTEMS INC | SANTA ROSA, CA | $200,000 | 2025 | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS APPROVED BY MAPS |
| HORIZONS PBC | BROOKLYN, NY | $95,000 | 2025 | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM APPROVED BY MAPS |
| EMORY UNIVERSITY | ATLANTA, GA | $80,000 | 2025 | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS APPROVED BY MAPS |
| DEVA COLLECTIVE | BERKELEY, CA | $19,873 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CHACRUNA INSTITUTE FOR PSYCHEDELIC PLANTS | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| VETS VETERANS EXPLORING TREATMENT SOLUTIONS | SOUTHLAKE, TX | $9,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ZENDO PROJECT INC | GRASS VALLEY, CA | $550,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ALMA INSTITUTE | PORTLAND, OR | $189,111 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| EMORY UNIVERSITY | ATLANTA, GA | $80,000 | 2024 | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS APPROVED BY MAPS |
| ATELIER FOR COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $70,000 | 2024 | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS APPROVED BY MAPS |
| POC PSYCHEDELIC COLLECTIVE | NEW YORK, NY | $48,332 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| VETS VETERANS EXPLORING TREATMENT SOLUTIONS | SOUTHLAKE, TX | $43,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BROOKLYN PSYCHEDELIC SOCIETY INC | BROOKLYN, NY | $36,600 | 2024 | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS APPROVED BY MAPS |
| WOMEN'S VISIONARY COUNCIL INC | BERKELEY, CA | $30,000 | 2024 | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS APPROVED BY MAPS |
| MAXI COHEN DBA MAXCVISION (AYA DIARIES) | NEW YORK, NY | $27,712 | 2024 | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS APPROVED BY MAPS |
| MAPS PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION | SAN JOSE, CA | $499,089 | 2023 | SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH FOR PUBLIC BENEFIT |
| EMPYREAN LLC | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $431,502 | 2023 | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS APPROVED BY MAPS |
| LIGARE INC | SAVANNAH, GA | $290,750 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ALMA INSTITUTE | PORTLAND, OR | $246,593 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| INDIGENOUS MEDICINE CONSERVATION FUND | SANTA CRUZ, CA | $126,225 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BROOKLYN PSYCHEDELIC SOCIETY INC | BROOKLYN, NY | $84,728 | 2023 | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS APPROVED BY MAPS |
| POC PSYCHEDELIC COLLECTIVE | NEW YORK, NY | $50,999 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CENTER FOR CONSCIOUSNESS MEDICINE | NEVADA CITY, CA | $47,500 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NORTH STAR PROJECT | SAN ANSELMO, CA | $17,768 | 2023 | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS APPROVED BY MAPS |
| MAXI COHEN DBA MAXCVISION | NEW YORK, NY | $15,535 | 2023 | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS APPROVED BY MAPS |
| SOMATIC CENTER PORTLAND LLC | PORTLAND, OR | $12,500 | 2023 | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS APPROVED BY MAPS |
| PEARL PSYCHEDELIC INSTITUTE | WAYNESVILLE, NC | $11,289 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HOW WE HEAL | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $9,595 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CIT CLINICS | CORTE MADERA, CA | $9,500 | 2023 | SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH FOR PUBLIC BENEFIT |
| SAGE INTEGRATIVE HEALTH | BERKELEY, CA | $7,500 | 2023 | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS APPROVED BY MAPS |
| NAUTILUS SANCTUARY INC | NEW YORK, NY | $5,075 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
ZENDO PROJECT INC
$500,000GENERAL SUPPORT
INQUIRING SYSTEMS INC
$200,000EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS APPROVED BY MAPS
HORIZONS PBC
$95,000EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM APPROVED BY MAPS
EMORY UNIVERSITY
$80,000EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS APPROVED BY MAPS
DEVA COLLECTIVE
$19,873GENERAL SUPPORT
CHACRUNA INSTITUTE FOR PSYCHEDELIC PLANTS
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
VETS VETERANS EXPLORING TREATMENT SOLUTIONS
$9,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ZENDO PROJECT INC
$550,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ALMA INSTITUTE
$189,111GENERAL SUPPORT
EMORY UNIVERSITY
$80,000EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS APPROVED BY MAPS
ATELIER FOR COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION
$70,000EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS APPROVED BY MAPS
POC PSYCHEDELIC COLLECTIVE
$48,332GENERAL SUPPORT
VETS VETERANS EXPLORING TREATMENT SOLUTIONS
$43,000GENERAL SUPPORT
BROOKLYN PSYCHEDELIC SOCIETY INC
$36,600EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS APPROVED BY MAPS
WOMEN'S VISIONARY COUNCIL INC
$30,000EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS APPROVED BY MAPS
MAXI COHEN DBA MAXCVISION (AYA DIARIES)
$27,712EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS APPROVED BY MAPS
MAPS PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION
$499,089SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH FOR PUBLIC BENEFIT
EMPYREAN LLC
$431,502EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS APPROVED BY MAPS
LIGARE INC
$290,750GENERAL SUPPORT
ALMA INSTITUTE
$246,593GENERAL SUPPORT
INDIGENOUS MEDICINE CONSERVATION FUND
$126,225GENERAL SUPPORT
BROOKLYN PSYCHEDELIC SOCIETY INC
$84,728EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS APPROVED BY MAPS
POC PSYCHEDELIC COLLECTIVE
$50,999GENERAL SUPPORT
CENTER FOR CONSCIOUSNESS MEDICINE
$47,500GENERAL SUPPORT
NORTH STAR PROJECT
$17,768EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS APPROVED BY MAPS
MAXI COHEN DBA MAXCVISION
$15,535EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS APPROVED BY MAPS
SOMATIC CENTER PORTLAND LLC
$12,500EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS APPROVED BY MAPS
PEARL PSYCHEDELIC INSTITUTE
$11,289GENERAL SUPPORT
HOW WE HEAL
$9,595GENERAL SUPPORT
CIT CLINICS
$9,500SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH FOR PUBLIC BENEFIT
SAGE INTEGRATIVE HEALTH
$7,500EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS APPROVED BY MAPS
NAUTILUS SANCTUARY INC
$5,075GENERAL SUPPORT