The John E. Mack Institute explores the way in which perceptions and beliefs about reality shape the human condition. The Institute's clinical, educational and research initiatives seek to understand the role of consciousness in the healing process. The Institute will pursue this by integrating emerging worldviews and cross-cultural approaches in its work, and by creating a safe environment for healing discoveries. The John E. Mack Institute has its origins in the Center for Psychology and Social Change, whose projects utilized the insights of psychiatry to address social and political realities.

In 2004-2005, Elevate provided full service fundraising strategy, support and execution to raise funds for the Institute, approaching donors, foundations and strategic partners across the US and internationally.