International OCD Foundation

What International OCD Foundation does

The International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) is the largest 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on obsessive-compulsive disorder and related conditions, founded in 1986 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. It serves four primary constituencies: individuals with OCD and related disorders (including BDD, hoarding, skin picking, trichotillomania, and PANDAS/PANS), their families and loved ones, mental health professionals seeking evidence-based training, and academic researchers. Its core products span a free OCD Screener self-assessment tool, a curated Resource Directory of 10,000+ providers across OCD and related disorders, the 31st Annual OCD Conference (Seattle, July 2026), the One Million Steps for OCD Walk program (40+ annual events), a Training Institute offering BTTI certification and CE-accredited webinars, a quarterly OCD Newsletter reaching 8,000+ digital and 2,350+ print subscribers, and a multi-themed livestream series distributed across YouTube, Facebook, and Twitch. Specialty resource centers cover Perinatal OCD and Faith & OCD, supported by dedicated conferences.

Technology is operational rather than differentiated: the platform is built on WordPress for content, Docebo for the Training Institute LMS, Cvent for event ticketing, and HealthUnlocked for community forums. The principal technical assets are the curated Resource Directory and the integrated program stack rather than proprietary software.

Revenue is generated through a diversified nonprofit model combining individual and corporate donations, membership dues, conference registration fees, event sponsorship tiers (Flagship, Core, Minor), professional training fees (webinars $30-$60 standard, $24-$48 member), quarterly newsletter advertising, merchandise sales, Amazon Associate commissions, and a new Corporate Mission Partners year-round subscription. Distribution is omnichannel: direct-to-consumer via the website and Resource Directory, event-based through conferences and walks, an LMS-based channel for professional training, and an affiliate/partner channel via 33 U.S. state affiliates and global NGO partnerships.

Name

International OCD Foundation

Legal name

International OCD Foundation, Inc.

Website

https://iocdf.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The International OCD Foundation is the largest US 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on OCD and related disorders, serving individuals, families, clinicians, and researchers through a free Resource Directory, the annual OCD Conference, the OCD Walk program, professional training, and community livestreams.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Boston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The IOCDF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization funded primarily through donations from individuals, corporate sponsors, and fundraising campaigns. EIN: 22-2894564. Donations support educational programs, professional training, research grants, and scholarships for conference attendance.
2. Event Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorship opportunities across events including the Annual OCD Conference, OCD Walk Series, Training Institute programs, and the new Corporate Mission Partners year-round partnership program. Sponsorship tiers provide brand visibility, email list access, website visitors, and social media promotion.
3. Professional Training Programs: Revenue from the Training Institute programs including Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI), Online Consultation Groups, Advanced Forums, and On-Demand Webinars. CE credits available for psychologists, social workers, and counselors. Webinars priced at $30-$60 standard, $24-$48 for members.
4. Conference Registration: Registration fees for the Annual OCD Conference (hybrid in-person and virtual), Research Symposium, Faith and OCD Conference, Online BDD Conference, and OCD Camp for youth. Conference serves all stakeholders: individuals, families, professionals, and researchers.
5. Membership Dues: Professional and institutional membership provides networking, training discounts (5% off sponsorships, 20% off webinars), and access to patient education resources. Student/trainee memberships also available at discounted rates.
6. Newsletter Advertising: Quarterly OCD Newsletter distributed in print (2,350+ hard copies) and digitally (8,000+ email subscribers). Advertising space available for mental health services, clinics, and related organizations.
7. Merchandise Sales: IOCDF Shop sells merchandise including OCD Walk t-shirts and promotional items. IOCDF is an official Amazon Associate, earning commissions on book purchases through their site.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

The International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free education, awareness, and community support for people affected by obsessive-compulsive disorder and related conditions (BDD, hoarding, trichotillomania, skin picking, PANDAS/PANS). It runs a Resource Directory of 10,000+ therapist and clinic listings, a free online OCD Screener, a professional Training Institute (BTTI, webinars, consultation groups, Advanced Forum) offering CE credits, the Annual OCD Conference and specialized conferences, the One Million Steps for OCD Walk community fundraising program, and specialized resource centers for Perinatal OCD and Faith & OCD.

Product overview

The International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) operates a comprehensive nonprofit platform focused on OCD and related disorder awareness, support, and professional training. The organization offers a portfolio of interconnected digital products and programs including: the free OCD Screener for self-assessment, a Resource Directory database of 4,275+ therapists and clinics, the One Million Steps for OCD Walk community fundraising program, the Annual OCD Conference series, the Training Institute providing BTTI certification and on-demand webinars for professionals, and the IOCDF Livestream Series offering themed support conversations. Additional specialized resource centers cover Perinatal OCD, Faith & OCD, and Body Dysmorphic Disorder. The organization also publishes the quarterly OCD Newsletter (8,000+ digital subscribers) and operates Online OCD Camp for youth aged 6-17. This is a platform-plus-programs model where the core digital tools (Screener, Resource Directory, Livestreams) support the organization's mission of education, community-building, and professional training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• OCD Screener A free, confidential online tool available for all ages that helps identify whether OCD may be a concern and supports next steps toward professional care.
• Resource Directory A comprehensive searchable online database of treatment and support resources for OCD and related disorders, including 4,275+ licensed therapists, 1,490 BDD providers, 1,014 hoarding providers, 2,096 trichotillomania providers, 2,047 skin picking providers, 751 PANDAS/PANS providers, support groups, specialty outpatient clinics, residential programs, intensive treatment programs, and research programs.
• IOCDF Training Institute A comprehensive curriculum of professional training opportunities for mental health professionals including the Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI), Online Consultation Groups, Advanced Forum on OCD, and On-Demand Webinar Series offering continuing education credits for psychologists, social workers, and counselors.
• Annual OCD Conference The largest national event focused solely on OCD and related disorders, bringing together individuals with OCD, loved ones, and mental health professionals for education on the latest treatments, research, and practice (hybrid in-person and virtual format).
• One Million Steps for OCD Walk An annual grassroots awareness-building and fundraising event program supporting IOCDF and its local Affiliates with 40+ events across the country and globe, including the flagship Boston Walk on May 9, 2026.
• Advanced Forum on OCD A professional clinical event exploring complexities of OCD and co-occurring conditions through expert-led presentations, case discussions, and practical clinical strategies, with sponsorship tiers starting at $2,500.
• Online BDD Conference A one-day virtual conference for individuals and families impacted by Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), as well as mental health professionals who treat it, with continuing education credits available.
• Faith and OCD Conference A unique virtual event addressing the needs of individuals living with OCD within faith communities, spanning all faiths, ethnicities, and backgrounds.
• Online OCD Camp A virtual event for kids and teens aged 6-17 with OCD and their families, featuring interactive sessions and activities for three age groups: Elementary, Middle, and High Schoolers.
• IOCDF Research Symposium A forum for researchers and students to share data and findings from the latest OCD and related disorders research, bringing together scientists to network and engage in high-level discussion.
• IOCDF Livestream Series Multiple themed livestream programs offering safe spaces for the OCD community to join conversations and find support, including Community Conversations, Town Hall, Ask the Experts, Faith & OCD Roundtable, Research Roundtable, and Supporting Our Families.
• OCD Newsletter A quarterly publication providing news, education, and lived-experience stories distributed in print (2,350+ hard copies) and digitally (8,000+ email subscribers), with advertising space available.
• My OCD Community (HealthUnlocked forum) A free, anonymous online forum where community members can share stories and get support from thousands of others affected by OCD and related disorders.
• Perinatal OCD Resource Center A comprehensive resource center providing information about Perinatal OCD, treatment options, resources for loved ones, and clinical provider information for new and expecting parents experiencing OCD.
• Faith & OCD Resource Center A resource center providing information and materials for navigating OCD within religious and spiritual contexts, with tools for faith/spiritual leaders and mental health professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $2.7 million in research grants awarded since 1994
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• NOCDflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026NOCD is the marquee sponsor of the One Million Steps for OCD Walk program for 2026. As the world's leading provider of OCD treatment, NOCD increases access to specialized virtual ERP therapy covered by insurance for over 138 million Americans. Their sponsorship provides prominent brand visibility across all OCD Walk events nationwide.
• Aly RaismanflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 October 2025IOCDF Ambassador for OCD Awareness Week 2025 (#TogetherAgainstOCD campaign). Six-time Olympic gold medalist providing high-profile support to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and promote treatment for OCD.
• Rogers Behavioral HealthcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the 2026 OCD Walk program, supporting mental health treatment access and awareness initiatives.
• MGB McLean HospitalcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the 2026 OCD Walk program. McLean Hospital operates the OCD Institute, a premier residential treatment program.
• MGH Center for OCD and Related Disorders (CORD)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the 2026 OCD Walk program. MGH CORD is a leading clinical and research center for OCD treatment.
• Concord CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the 2026 OCD Walk program as of March 2025, providing mental health services and supporting OCD awareness.
• Insight Recovery Mental HealthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the 2026 OCD Walk program, providing mental health treatment services.
• InStride HealthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the 2026 OCD Walk program, focused on pediatric and family mental health services.
• BraverminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the 2026 OCD Walk program.
• Cambridge Psychology GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the 2026 OCD Walk program.
• CBTeamminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the 2026 OCD Walk program, supporting the OCD community.
• NECOA (New England OCD Alliance)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the 2026 OCD Walk program, local OCD advocacy organization.
• Stick with the IckminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity Conversations livestream sponsor. An inclusive virtual community app for those navigating OCD and scrupulosity across faith traditions, offering support groups, training, consultations, webinars, and courses.
• JACK Mental Health Advocacy (MHA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerGenerous supporter of the Supporting Our Families livestream and funder of the free OCD Basics webinar (2 CE credits). Focuses on mental health advocacy and awareness.
• Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health (formerly 2020 Mom)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Perinatal OCD Task Force, a collaboration to develop the Perinatal OCD Resource Center. The Task Force includes clinical experts and advocates working to improve care for parents experiencing perinatal OCD.
• Denis AsselincoreOthersIn 2012, walked over 500 miles from Cheyney, PA to Boston, MA in memory of his son Nathaniel who died by suicide after struggling with BDD and OCD. This pilgrimage inspired the creation of the One Million Steps for OCD Walk program the following year.
• HealthUnlockedcoreTechnology or IntegrationPlatform partner for My OCD Community, a free anonymous online forum where community members share stories and get support. Integrated into IOCDF website with latest discussions widget.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• NOCD: World's leading provider of virtual OCD treatment via ERP therapy covered by insurance; IOCDF's marquee Walk sponsor and a key referral destination - mission-aligned but commercial, making it an emerging adjacent peer.
• Tourette Association of America: Voluntary health organization for a related neurobehavioral disorder; similar asset structure - Resource Directory, conferences, research grants, training - but at smaller scale, making it a closely analogous operating model peer.

Broad incumbents

• McLean Hospital OCD Institute: Premier residential and outpatient OCD treatment program and IOCDF Walk sponsor; a major clinical-provider peer that overlaps with IOCDF on training, research dissemination, and OCD-community convening.
• Mental Health America (MHA): Nation's oldest community-based mental health nonprofit; comparable in operating model (advocacy, screening tools, affiliate network) but operates at broader mental health scope than IOCDF's OCD specialty.
• Child Mind Institute: Independent nonprofit in children's mental health with strong educational content, clinician training, and family resources; comparable in audience overlap (families, schools) and training content model.

Direct peers

• Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA): National peer-led voluntary health organization for mood disorders; comparable in mission (peer support, education, resource directory, advocacy) and revenue model (donations, memberships, conferences).
• Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA): Voluntary health organization focused on anxiety, depression, and OCD; overlapping mission in anxiety-disorder awareness, professional training, and conferences makes it a directly comparable peer.
• National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA): Voluntary health organization for eating disorders; directly comparable operating model (helpline, screening, professional training, awareness campaigns, annual conference) for an adjacent behavioral health condition.
• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness): Largest U.S. grassroots mental health voluntary health organization; directly comparable to IOCDF as a 501(c)(3) advocacy, education, and fundraising body serving individuals and families affected by mental illness.

Regional players

• OCD-UK: U.K.-based OCD voluntary organization and IOCDF partner; runs comparable services (helpline, support groups, awareness campaigns) but focused on the U.K. market, making it a closely analogous regional peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/iocdf
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCDX6nEP1WY23RtIFaQ8MH3g
• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/International-OCD-Foundation/153834917994
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/international-ocd-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/iocdf

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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