One Mind for Research

What One Mind for Research does

One Mind for Research is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1995 by the Staglin family and Patrick Kennedy, headquartered in Rutherford, California. Its stated mission is to accelerate cures for psychiatric and neurological conditions through four integrated program verticals: One Mind Research (academic grants including 54 Rising Star Awards totaling $14M), One Mind Accelerator (a portfolio of 51 brain-health startups that have collectively raised $1B), One Mind at Work (a workplace-mental-health benchmarking initiative covering 149 organizations and 2.75M workers across 23 countries), and the Lived Experience Initiative (an 8-member council integrating patient and caregiver voices). The organization also runs the annual Music Festival for Brain Health, in its 31st year, and operates a Japan-focused international effort led by Chief of Staff Haruka Kokaze, as well as a Southwestern Pennsylvania Regional Coalition.

The business model is that of a donor- and membership-funded nonprofit. Revenue sources include individual and corporate donations, foundation grants (Bank of America, Bristol Myers Squibb, Baszucki Group, Wellcome Trust, Rainwater Charitable Foundation, Richard King Mellon Foundation), membership and program fees from the 149 employer participants in the Mental Health at Work Index, and event revenue from the Music Festival ($4.1M raised in the most recent edition). Programs are delivered through a 26-person staff, with operational governance supported by Charity Navigator 4-star and Candid Platinum Transparency ratings. A 30-year operating history, cross-program referral flywheel (researchers -> accelerator founders -> employer members -> lived-experience advocates), and formal partnerships with major pharmaceutical and financial institutions provide the structural backbone of the organization.

Name

One Mind for Research

Legal name

One Mind

Website

https://onemind.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

One Mind for Research is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating four programs—research grants, a brain-health startup accelerator, workplace mental-health benchmarking, and a lived-experience council—funded by major corporate donors, foundation grants, 149 employer members, and an annual music festival.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mental Health Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (54172)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate/Workplace Mindfulness & Stress-Reduction Programs (HSADAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mindfulness, Meditation & Stress Management Education (EDAAAHAD), Meditation Retreats, Workshops & Immersive Programs (HSADAJAF)

Keywords

• Workplace mental health
• Mental health research
• Nonprofit accelerator programs
• Neuroscience research funding
• Employee wellness benchmarking

Headquarters

HQ city

Napa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual and Corporate Donations: The primary revenue stream comes from donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. Major supporters include Bank of America, Bristol Myers Squibb, Baszucki Group, Wellcome Trust, and Rainwater Charitable Foundation.
2. Foundation Grants: Funding from charitable foundations including the Richard King Mellon Foundation to support research programs and initiatives.
3. Membership Fees (One Mind at Work): Organizations pay membership fees to join the One Mind at Work program and gain access to resources, benchmarking tools, and the employer community focused on workplace mental health.
4. Event Revenue: Revenue generated from signature events including the One Mind Music Festival and Global Forum, which serve as both fundraising vehicles and awareness-building platforms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

One Mind is a brain health nonprofit that operates four integrated programs: One Mind at Work (an employer membership program that translates mental health science into workplace practices, powered by the Mental Health at Work Index), One Mind Research (research funding and the Rising Star Awards program for early-career neuroscientists), the One Mind Accelerator (a 10-week intensive program for early-stage mental health startups), and the Lived Experience Initiative (an advocacy council). The organization is funded by individual and corporate donations, foundation grants, and membership fees, and runs the annual One Mind Music Festival and Apollo & Psyche as fundraising and awareness events.

Product overview

One Mind is a nonprofit organization operating multiple integrated programs focused on advancing mental health outcomes. The organization functions as a platform combining research funding (One Mind Research with Rising Star Awards), startup acceleration (One Mind Accelerator with 51 portfolio companies), workplace mental health (One Mind at Work with membership coalition and the Mental Health at Work Index assessment), and lived experience integration (Lived Experience Initiative with advisory council). Signature events including the annual Music Festival and Apollo & Psyche serve as fundraising vehicles. The portfolio has collectively improved mental health support for 4.5 million people through One Mind at Work and 1.5 million through accelerator companies, with portfolio companies raising $1 billion in cumulative funds.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• One Mind Accelerator: A 10-week intensive hybrid accelerator program for early-stage mental health startups, launched in 2023, that provides mentoring, networking, fundraising support, business development, and founder development to build category-defining mental health companies.
• One Mind at Work
• One Mind Research
• One Mind Lived Experience Initiative
• One Mind Music Festival
• Apollo & Psyche
• Mental Health at Work Index

Products and services

• One Mind at Work A workplace mental health membership program that collaborates with global employers to integrate proven mental health practices into workplace environments. Provides members with benchmarking tools, best-practice resources, education, and community building through the Mental Health at Work Index.
• Mental Health at Work Index A first-of-its-kind standardized assessment of organizational-level initiatives to address workforce mental health, developed in partnership with Columbia University's Mental Health + Work Design Lab and Ethisphere. Helps employers measure program maturity, identify priority areas, and strategically invest in evidence-based practices.
• One Mind Accelerator A 10-week intensive hybrid accelerator program for early-stage mental health startups, providing mentoring, networking with 300+ mentors, fundraising support, business development, and founder development to build category-defining mental health companies.
• One Mind Research A research program unifying training, educational initiatives, and bold research to support scholars in pursuit of breakthroughs in neuropsychiatric disorders. Includes the Rising Star Awards program supporting early-career scientists in neuroscience and mental health research.
• One Mind Lived Experience Initiative An initiative convening a Council of advocates with personal and professional experiences of mental illness to inform mental health research, innovation, and workplace policy. The council currently advises startups and scientific leaders on incorporating lived experience partnerships.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reached over 30 million people with mental health resources and programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Columbia University - Mental Health + Work Design LabcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA research partnership with Columbia University's Mental Health + Work Design Lab, focused on advancing understanding of how work design impacts employee mental health and developing evidence-based interventions for employers.
• EthispherecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEthisphere, a leader in business ethics and governance, partners with One Mind on research initiatives bringing expertise in organizational ethics and workplace practices to mental health programming.
• AccenturecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAccenture participates in the One Mind at Work program as a corporate member, implementing workplace mental health initiatives and contributing to the employer community focused on employee wellbeing.
• Capital GroupcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCapital Group participates in the One Mind at Work program as a corporate member, demonstrating commitment to employee mental health and using the Mental Health at Work Index for benchmarking.
• CarlylecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCarlyle is a corporate member of One Mind at Work, engaging in workplace mental health programs and contributing to the organization's employer-focused initiatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Modern Health: Global mental health platform combining therapy, coaching, and digital tools for employers and employees. Comparable as a workplace mental health provider, overlapping with One Mind at Work's employer audience but operating as a venture-backed care delivery business.
• Lyra Health: A venture-backed mental health benefits platform providing therapy, coaching, and medication management to employers. Comparable as an employer mental health solution, but competes from a delivery-of-care angle rather than a benchmarking/research angle.

Broad incumbents

• Calm: A leading consumer and employer mindfulness and mental wellness platform with broad content, meditation, and sleep offerings. Comparable as a workplace mental health and mindfulness provider, though structured as a venture-backed commercial company rather than a nonprofit.
• Headspace: Major digital mental health and mindfulness platform with a strong B2B employer channel. Comparable as a workplace mental health offering, but commercial in structure and broader in scope than One Mind's benchmarking-and-community focus.

Others

• Wellcome Trust: A major global charitable foundation focused on health research funding, including mental health. Comparable as a major institutional funder and supporter of mental health research, and one of One Mind's own major donors.
• American Psychological Association: The leading US professional organization for psychologists, with advocacy, workforce, and workplace mental health initiatives. Comparable as an adjacent mental health ecosystem organization that engages both researchers and employers.

Direct peers

• Mental Health America: One of the oldest US mental health nonprofits, focused on advocacy, screening, and workplace mental health programs. Highly comparable to One Mind's mission and structure as a membership-driven nonprofit operating at the intersection of research, advocacy, and employer engagement.
• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: Major US nonprofit funding suicide prevention research, advocacy, and loss support. Direct peer in mental health nonprofit research funding, advocacy, and lived-experience-centered programming.
• Brain & Behavior Research Foundation: Funds cutting-edge neuroscience and psychiatric research, including early-career grants comparable to One Mind's Rising Star Awards. Closest peer on the research-funding side of One Mind's portfolio.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): The largest US grassroots mental health advocacy organization, with state affiliates, employer engagement, and public education programs. Direct peer in nonprofit mental health advocacy, employer education, and community-based support.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/1mind4research
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCppDapOO0TNjRjUYNEjJEJQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/1mind4research
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/onemind
• Instagraminstagram.com/OneMindOrg

Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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