Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies
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About Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies
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.
Focus Areas
Psychedelic-assisted therapy research (MDMA, LSD, psilocybin, ibogaine, ayahuasca)MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSDDrug policy reform and advocacyProfessional and public education on psychedelicsHarm reduction (The Zendo Project)Health equity and access to treatmentTherapist training and scholarships
Who They Fund
students/learners enrolled in MAPS-approved educational programsresearchers and scientific institutions conducting public-benefit research
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
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.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$3.9M
Total Assets
$79.5M
Total Revenue
$7.5M
Total Expenses
$15.3M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $16K and $126K, with a median of $48K.
25th Percentile
$16K
Median
$48K
75th Percentile
$126K
Geographic Reach
National6 states funded
About 44% of grants go to recipients in NY.
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
KRIS LOTLIKAR
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