HOPE FOR DEPRESSION RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.
NEW YORK, NY

The Hope for Depression Research Foundation, Inc. (HDRF) is a nonprofit organization founded in 2006 by Audrey Butvay Gruss, in memory of her mother Hope who suffered from clinical depression for many years. Located in New York with its incorporation filed in Leon County, Florida, HDRF is dedicated to funding advanced scientific research focused on understanding and addressing the causes, diagnosis, treatments, and prevention of depression and related mood disorders such as bipolar disorder, postpartum depression, PTSD, anxiety disorder, and suicide. The foundation's groundbreaking work stems from a mission aimed at integrating affective neuroscience—a field merging neurological science and emotional studies—to accelerate breakthroughs in psychiatric treatment. With an unwavering commitment to innovative research and public education, HDRF operates The Hope Project, a collaboration involving leading neuroscientists across the United States and Canada. This venture emphasizes real-time sharing of research findings via its HD Data Center, thus expediting progress toward new therapeutic interventions and prevention strategies for depression. In addition to funding research, HDRF endeavors to destigmatize mental illness through widespread education regarding depression as a medical condition. Audrey Gruss not only leads the foundation but also serves in pivotal roles in other philanthropic organizations. Her executive background covers international marketing and advertising with notable engagements including co-ownership of Terme di Saturnia Inc., contributing significant advancements in skincare, and establishing marketing links with prominent companies like Revlon and J.P. Stevens. HDRF's governance features key figures such as Audrey B. Gruss (Chair), Harold Dr. Koenigsberg, a noted psychiatrist from Mount Sinai School of Medicine, and David Zislin as Treasurer. The foundation is registered in Florida under File Number F10000001196 with incorporation dating back to March 9, 2010. HDRF maintains its headquarters at 40 West 57th Street, Suite 1440, New York, NY, supported by a series of contact numbers for public and professional engagement. Its activities and governance are transparently reflected in annual reports, the latest being filed on March 13, 2024. Further information about HDRF's groundbreaking work can be found at its website: hopefordepressionresearchfoundation.com.