American Psychological Foundation
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AbbreviationAPF
Formation1953
TypeNonprofit Organization
Legal statusFoundation; 501(c)(3)
| Abbreviation | APF |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1953 |
| Type | Nonprofit Organization |
| Legal status | Foundation; 501(c)(3) |
Professional title | American Psychological Foundation (APF) |
| Headquarters | Washington, DC |
| Fields | Psychology |
Board President | Melba Vasquez, PhD, ABPP |
CEO | Michelle Quist Ryder, PhD |
| https://ampsychfdn.org/about/apf-trustees/ | |
Main organ | Board of Trustees |
| Budget | $5M USD (2025) |
| Revenue | $5M USD (2025) |
| Staff | 13 (2026) |
| Website | https://ampsychfdn.org/ |
The American Psychological Foundation (abbreviated APF) was founded in 1953 as an independently incorporated grant making foundation focused on supporting the field of psychology. APF is dedicated to awarding research grants to psychologists in the early stages of their careers.[1]