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International Association for Near-Death Studies Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Durham, NC EIN: 06-1050150 Website

1. Provide reliable information on near-death experiences (NDEs) to caregivers, experiencers, and the public;2. Encourage interest in research and professional applications;3. Facilitate support for near-death experiencers.

International Association for Near-Death Studies Inc at a glance

In short: International Association for Near-Death Studies Inc reported $9K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

Grants paid (2024)
$8,898 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
Total assets
$466,131
+12.0% vs 2023
Revenue (2024)
$470,449
+27.8% vs 2023
Net investment income (2024)
$46
-91.4% vs 2023
Expenses (2024)
$430,079
+35.2% vs 2023
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who International Association for Near-Death Studies Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

1 grant across all recorded years

1<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

States

Cities

St. Louis

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K0 grants2019 1 grant2020 0 grants2021 0 grants2022 0 grants2023 Total only2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2024) to $25K (2020). In 2024 it reported $9K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.

Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Foundation for Narrative Inqu St. Louis, MOResearch and education$24,650
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2024$466,131$470,449$430,079$8,898Total only$46
2023$416,221$368,129$318,142——$537
2022$356,909$358,929$282,899——$78
2021$292,757$256,530$198,526——$20
2020$242,897$213,890$208,030$24,6501$36
2019$218,698$286,607$263,881——$76

"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.

About International Association for Near-Death Studies Inc

Based on IRS filings

International Association for Near-Death Studies Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Durham, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $466K in total assets. In 2024, it reported $9K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $46.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

International Association for Near-Death Studies Inc is led by Janet Riley, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 4 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Janet Riley

    Executive Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    20 hrs/week

    $14K (2024)

  • Jan Holden

    President

    On filings since 2019

    15 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Maryann Sperry

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    10 hrs/week

    $2K (2022) → $4K (2024)

  • Angela Harris

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    10 hrs/week

    $9K (2024)

  • Debbie James

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bob Coppes

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Evan Mecham

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • David Maginley

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Robert G Mays

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2019

    20 hrs/week

    $4K (2020) → $0 (2024)

  • Susan Amsden

    Business Manager

    On filings since 2019

    40 hrs/week

    $52K (2019) → $55K (2024)

  • Martin Tanner

    Vice President

    Director → Vice President, 2021

    On filings since 2019

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Janet Melcher

    Secretary

    Director → Secretary, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (10)
  • Former: Daniel Endy (2021–2023) — Director
  • Former: Deborah Conner (2023) — Director
  • Former: Diane Corcoran (2019–2022) — Director
  • Former: Jacqueline Arnold (2019–2022) — Director
  • Former: Natalie Bonthius (2021–2022) — Director
  • Former: Angie Willson-Quayle (2022) — Director
  • Former: Charles Swedrock (2019–2020) — Director
  • Former: David Bennett (2019–2020) — Director
  • Former: Rebecca Valla (2019–2020) — Director
  • Former: Roberta Moore (2019–2020) — Vice President

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Susan Amsden — Business Manage: $55KSusan AmsdenBusiness Manage$55KJanet Riley — Executive Dir.: $14KJanet RileyExecutive Dir.$14KAngela Harris — Director: $9KAngela HarrisDirector$9KMaryann Sperry — Director: $4KMaryann SperryDirector$4K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $55K, to Susan Amsden (Business Manage). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about International Association for Near-Death Studies Inc

How much does International Association for Near-Death Studies Inc give each year?

International Association for Near-Death Studies Inc reported $9K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants.

How large is International Association for Near-Death Studies Inc?

International Association for Near-Death Studies Inc reported $466K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $470K.

What is International Association for Near-Death Studies Inc?

International Association for Near-Death Studies Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Durham, NC. It holds $466K in total assets as of 2024.

Where does International Association for Near-Death Studies Inc operate?

International Association for Near-Death Studies Inc has awarded grants in Missouri.

What is International Association for Near-Death Studies Inc's EIN?

International Association for Near-Death Studies Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1050150. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(4)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 2, 2020)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 22, 2025)
  4. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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