Why Give to IANDS?
Your gift helps change lives, inspire understanding, and bring hope. Through our work, we transform fears about death into wonder about what comes after.
IANDS relies on the generosity of people like you to carry out our important mission. Your gift will support the mission and light the way.
Whether you donate once, give monthly, or leave a legacy, every contribution helps IANDS explore the ordinary and enhance our offerings of education and support around the world.
Donate Online
When you support our Light the Way General Operating Fund, you enable us to apply your gift where it’s needed most. This fund helps keep IANDS running strong, by supporting general operations, events, research, outreach, publications, and more.
Make a one-time or recurring donation using your credit card, PayPal, donor-advised fund, or ACH bank transfer. IANDS holds a platinum charity rating on Candid’s GuideStar and your donation is 100% tax deductible!
Give by Phone or by Mail
Call us at 1-919-383-7940 (EST business hours) to donate by credit card with personal assistance. Prefer to mail your donation? Download the donation form here and send it to: IANDS, 2741 Campus Walk Ave, Building 500, Durham, NC 27705
Your gift brings light to the world. Thank you for being part of this journey.
Legacy Giving
Planned legacy giving supports our mission. With just a few simple steps, you can plan a gift to IANDS – and become part of the Diane Corcoran Bequest Society, named in honor of our late former president who gave generously of her time and resources. Your bequest will support our many efforts to support research, experiencers, the health care community, clergy and the curious public.
Estate Planning
Create a lasting impact by remembering IANDS in your will, trust, life insurance, or retirement plan. It’s simple to do, and your legacy will help others explore and understand near-death experiences for generations.
Suggested legal language (review this with an attorney first):
“I devise and bequeath to the International Association for Near-Death Studies (Tax ID: 06-1050150), located at 2741 Campus Walk Ave, Building 500, Durham, NC 27705, the sum of $_______ (or a percentage of my estate).”
To notify us of your planned gift, contact us by phone, email, or mail. You don’t need to disclose the amount.
Matching Gifts
You may be able to double or triple your donation to IANDS for free! Many companies match their employees’ charitable contributions, making your gift go even further at no additional cost to you. Your company, your spouse’s company, and even a company you are retired from may match your gift. Be sure to check with your current or former employer to understand matching opportunities.
Targeted Funds
If you prefer that your gift support a targeted fund, we have several available:
Support Multiple Funds: Through one clicks, you can contribute to multiple funds by listing them in the comment box
Dr. Linda Moore Healthcare Education Fund: Support training and outreach to medical professionals, who may not know how to best support their patients in the wake of an NDE.
IANDS Groups & Events: Help keep our Sharing Groups running and accessible to all.
Book Publication Fund: Help IANDS publish research-back books like The Self Does Not Die and expand the global conversation
Col. Diane Corcoran Veteran’s Fund: Bring NDE awareness and care into military hospitals and veteran communities.
PMH Atwater Research Fund: Contribute to the maintenance of our NDE registry and help fund direct grants to researchers
Sandi Rogers Conference Scholarship Fund: Help experiencers attend the IANDS Conference who couldn’t otherwise afford it.
Angel Membership Fund: Provide memberships to those with financial need.