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The Foundation of Hope for Research & Treatment of Mental Illness

The Foundation of Hope for Research & Treatment of Mental Illness

Raleigh, NC 27617
Tax ID56-6246626

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About this organization

Revenue

$2,034,962

Expenses

$1,164,566

Mission

We exist to conquer mental illness by investing in groundbreaking scientific research and mental health initiatives.

About

Research grants provided to Wake Pediatric Behavior Clinic and UNC Department of Psychiatry for the following studies: Dr. Elizabeth Anderson 'Depression Susceptibility in Adolescent Females: Estrogen Variability, Stress, Exposure, and Fronto-Limbic Brain Dynamics', Dr. Crystal Schiller 'Characterizing the Hormone Sensitive Phenotype of Postpartum Depression: An Experimental Investigation of Mood, Behavior, and Brain Function', Dr. Takahiro Soda 'The Genetics of ECT', Dr. Donita Robinson 'Reversing the Pharmacological Effects of Cocaine by Allopregnanolone', Dr. Kai Xia 'Predicting Early Brain Development via Deep Learning of DNA', Dr. Hiroyuki Kato 'Deep Phenotyping of Behavioral Patterns Associated with Neuropsychiatric Disease', Dr. Cort Pederson 'Testing Oxytocin Treatment of Opioid Withdrawal', Dr. Flavio Frohlich 'Mechanism of Action of Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation for the Treatment of Major Depression Disorder'. Also, community grants provided to Wellness on Wheels and the UNC Psychiatry Pediatric Behavior Clinic.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “To promote scientific research aimed at discovering causes and potential cures for mental illness in order to develop more effective means of treatment. the foundation's annual walk for hope and other fundraisers raise funds for mental health research.”.

When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “To promote scientific research aimed at discovering causes and potential cures for mental illness in order to develop more effective means of treatment. the foundation's annual walk for hope and other fundraisers raise funds for mental health research.”.

  • In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as NC.
  • The filing records the non-profit's address for 2020 as 9401 GLENWOOD AVENUE, RALEIGH, NC, 27617.
  • As of 2020, the non-profit's form reports a total of 19 employees.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $870,396.
  • The organization has 22 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1984.
  • The organization pays $251,609 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $492,539 in fundraising expenses.