1. Iowa Psychological Association Spring Conference 2018
For-Profits, Non-profits, and Foundations as Business Arrangements for Psychologists: Advantages, Disadvantages and Ethical Considerations
Michael R. Rosmann, Ph.D.
Iowa Psychological Association Spring Conference 2018
Johnston, Iowa
April 13, 2018

2. Contact Information: Michael R Rosmann, Ph.D th Street Harlan, IA P: E: W:

3. The Iowa Psychological Foundation
Appreciation is given to the Iowa Psychological Foundation for 25 years of support for the advancement of psychology and psychological services in Iowa. The IPF is a caretaker and navigational force to promote psychological resources in Iowa. IPF promises to seek out unrecognized or under-utilized resources, link the program providers with others who have similar goals or target audiences, and ensure that resources are made available to the people of Iowa. In short, IPF pulls together the best of what is available in order to offer more.

4. The Iowa Psychological Foundation Mission
The mission of the IPF is to cultivate public understanding of the crucial role psychology plays in strengthening the health, productivity and happiness of all Iowans. In addition, IPF encourages and supports psychology students, educators and practitioners in their efforts to improve their skills, conduct research and educate their communities about the power of psychology to improve lives.

5. Goals of This Session
To understand basic requirements for establishing for-profit and non-profit corporations and foundations
To learn more about currently-available social media and grant-writing to initiate psychological businesses
To learn about resources for ethical considerations in psychological businesses

6. Resources for Ethics Considerations in Setting Up and Conducting Psychological Businesses
The Iowa Psychological Association Ethics Committee
The American Psychological Association
The Iowa Board of Psychology
The Zur Institute (
Iowa Dept. of Human Services Child Abuse Hotline
Iowa Elder Abuse Reporting