We’re proud to announce that IANDS has earned the Guidestar Platinum Transparency seal from Candid, the nation’s leading source for nonprofit information and accountability.
It’s an important distinction that places IANDS among a select group of nonprofit organizations recognized by Candid for their unwavering commitment to transparency, ethical operations, and public trust.
By sharing comprehensive information regarding programs, financials, impact, and organization structure, we’ve demonstrated that IANDS sets high standards of trust and accountability. It’s a meaningful recognition that affirms our efforts are making a real difference.
What is the Candid Guidestar Platinum Transparency seal?
Guidestar, which is now part of Candid, provides a framework for evaluating the integrity and transparency of nonprofits.
IANDS previously held a Gold Transparency seal, but moved up to a Candid Guidestar Platinum Transparency seal in 2025. It’s Candid’s highest mark of recognition, and we couldn’t be prouder of earning this achievement.
The Candid Guidestar Platinum Transparency seal is reserved for organizations that share more than basic disclosures with their constituents. It reflects detailed reporting on goals, strategies, capabilities, and measurable progress toward mission-drive results.
Transparency matters
In a world where misinformation is given as much oxygen as facts and scams lurk around every corner, transparency is more important than ever. We need to know that our generous contributions to nonprofits like IANDS will be applied as advertised and directly help move the cause forward.
For IANDS, this recognition isn’t merely a badge. It’s a public affirmation of the standards we pride ourselves on upholding both internally and externally. We strive to keep our donors, members, researchers, and the public informed, and to ensure IANDS upholds our commitment to providing honest, evidence-informed, accessible resources for everyone we serve.
IANDS donors, members, volunteers, and supporters deserve to know where their contributions are going. Researchers and practitioners need reliable data and context. And those seeking help, healing, or answers deserve confidence in the organization they’re turning to for information and support.
“We are proud of the transparency we strive to offer and honored to be recognized with the highest level Platinum seal from Candid,” said IANDS’s President Jan Holden. “We hope this seal gives our members and donors even greater confidence that we are operating IANDS in an effective, strategic and transparent manner as we seek to fulfill our mission. To advance global understanding of near-death experiences and related phenomena through research, education, and supportive communities and resources.”
IANDS thanks you, our supporters, for making this possible!
IANDS never would’ve earned this Candid Guidestar Platinum Transparency seal without you. Your continued commitment and trust empowers IANDS to keep pushing forward, exploring the extraordinary and the frontiers of consciousness.
We’re excited to continue researching and advocating for greater awareness and understanding around near-death and related phenomena. And we thank you for giving to our cause, becoming members, and participating in our quest to grow our understanding and educate the world in these fascinating subjects.
We invite you to view our Candid profile and see exactly how your support makes a difference.
