NonprofitsUsona Institute Inc

Medical Research

Usona Institute Inc

FITCHBURG, WI

Total revenue

$7.9M

Total expenses

$33.7M

Net assets

$45.6M

Grants received

$16.9M

33 grants

EIN

471349730

Tax year

2024

Mission

Usona institute is a medical research organization dedicated to supporting and conducting basic, pre-clinical and clinical research to further the scientific understanding and therapeutic application of consciousness-expanding medicines.our focus is the treatment of society's most challenging mental health conditions for which existing treatments fall short.

Programs

2 programs

5-meo-dmt phase 2 studyusona institute is conducting a two-part (phase 2a/2b) clinical trial (meo201) to evaluate the efficacy and safety of 5-meo-dmt for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd) in adults. The goals in part a (phase 2a) are to obtain safety data and effect size estimates in a ptsd patient population and gain knowledge and experience to optimize part b (phase 2b) design. The goal in part b (phase 2b) is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the 5-meo-dmt regimen selected from part a. 2024 accomplishmentsrefined phase 2 protocols using phase 1 data, optimizing safety and dosing to improve patient outcomes. Initiated site selection and developing facilitator training program to ensure high standards and trial quality. Planning for a 2025 trial launch to evaluate 5-meo-dmt's efficacy with multiple sites in the u.s. And canada.

Expenses: $3.1M

Events & programsusona's education programs are intentionally designed to provide immersive and interactive learning experiences. These programs focus on preparing clinical, scientific, and academic leaders with the critical knowledge needed to advance psychedelic therapy in clinical research and preparation for future delivery of care, upon approval. Through a carefully tailored curriculum, diverse faculty, experientials, and guest speakers, participants gain the expertise and foundational knowledge required to pave the way for best practices in future care delivery models. 2024 accomplishmentshosted over 300 attendees at ten events at the usona campus in 2024, broadening usona's impact in psychedelic therapy education. Expanded the program offerings and curriculum with immersive programs designed to prepare scientific, clinical, and academic leaders. Awarded full and partial scholarships for participation in usona's immersive education programs, expanding access and diversity of participants. Launched enhanced facilitator training to support the phase 3 psilocybin clinical trial. Strengthened partnerships with research and academic institutions to prepare practitioners and faculty for future care delivery.

Expenses: $630KGrants: $167K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$5.0M
Program service revenue$212K
Investment income$289K
Other revenue$2.4M
Total revenue$7.9M

Expenses

Grants paid$167K
Salaries & benefits$6.3M
Fundraising
Other expenses$27.3M
Total expenses$33.7M
Total assets$148.2M
Net assets$45.6M

People

12 listed

NameRoleCompensation

JOHN LEBLANC

TREASURER

Board

$306K

24 hrs/wk

PONCHO MEISENHEIMER

BOARD MEMBER/DIRECTOR OF CHEMISTRY

Board

$24K

5 hrs/wk

WILLIAM A LINTON

PRESIDENT

Board

10 hrs/wk

RICHARD LANGER

BOARD MEMBER

Board

5 hrs/wk

RACHELLE SAMPSON

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

MATHEW SAUR

SECRETARY

Board

1 hrs/wk

MIKE DAVIS

CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER

Staff

$447K

40 hrs/wk

TURA PATTERSON

DIRECTO OF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

Staff

$262K

36 hrs/wk

ROBERT EZZELL

DIRECTOR RA PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS

Staff

$259K

40 hrs/wk

THERAYSA GAPASIN

SENIOR CLINICAL PROGRAM LEAD

Staff

$222K

40 hrs/wk

DAVID JUDSON

DIRECTOR QUALITY ASSURANCE

Staff

$222K

40 hrs/wk

KATARZYNA WARCHOL

CLINICAL OPERATIONS MANAGER

Staff

$212K

40 hrs/wk

Independent contractors

CHARLES RAISON

CONSULTING

$150K

Grants received

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FromAmountPurposeYear
$43K
SEE PART IV
2024
$14K
Legal Work Challenging Egregious Ayahuasca Patents
2024
$3K
TO FURTHER THE CORE MISSION OF HHCM
2024
$2.6M
Support clinical research on psilocybin and 5-MeO-DMT and their potential ability to help treat patients with mental health conditions, providing alternative forms of treatment for currently difficult to treat conditions.
2023
$125K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2023
$120K
General Support
2023
$3.0M
Supporting preclinical and clinical studies of 5-MeO-DMT and psilocybin (two consciousness-expanding medicines) for treating mental health disorders
2022
$1000K
General Support
2022
$27K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2022
$769K
General Support
2021
$33K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$33K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$5K
TO SUPPORT MEDICAL RESEARCH
2021
$5K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2021
$1K
UNRESTRICTED
2021
$1.2M
General Support
2020
$750K
CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2)
2020
$150K
Phase 3 Psilocybin
2020
$10K
DONATION
2020
$15K
General support
2019
$9K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT
2019
$17K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2018
$500K
SUPPORT CLINICAL TRIALS IN TREATMENT OF MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER
2017

Funded by

$16.9M from 17 funders · 33 grants · 2017–2024

Tiny Blue Dot Inc

$5.7M · 2 grants · 2022–2023

Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc

$5.1M · 4 grants · 2019–2023

Turnbull Family Foundation Inc

$3.0M · 4 grants · 2020–2023

National Philanthropic Trust

$1.1M · 3 grants · 2020–2022

The Fournier Family Foundation

$750K · 1 grant · 2020

Good Ventures Foundation

$500K · 1 grant · 2017

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$235K · 5 grants · 2018–2023

The Joe & Sandy Samberg Foundation Inc

$222K · 3 grants · 2022–2024

Details

EIN471349730
NTEE codeH99
Subsection03
Ruling date2014-12
Formed2014
Employees3
Volunteers50
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