The
Independent Researchers' Association
for
Anomalous Phenomena

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IRAAP IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION:

The Independent Researchers' Association for Anomalous Phenomena (IRAAP), founded in 1997, is exempt from Federal Income Tax under Section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code as a publicly supported organization described in section 501(c)(3). Donors may deduct contributions from their Federal Income Tax. Bequests, legacies, devises, transfers, or gifts are deductible for Federal estate and gift tax purposes if they meet the applicable provisions of sections 2055, 2106, and 2522 of the Internal Revenue Code.
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 FACT SHEET & BYLAWS

• IRAAP's objectives are to investigate and research a variety of phenomena, including (but not limited to) Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs), crop formations, cattle mutilations, spectral phenomena and Bigfoot, and to communicate this information to the membership body by means of a network.

• Each member retains his / her independent status but is expected to share information  by communicating investigation and research results with the Central Office.

• The Central Office will relay data by means of IRAAP's newsletter, The Messenger, published six times a year.

• Networking and communication are the keys to IRAAP's success.  We recommend that each member's information be made available to  the entire membership body. IRAAP understands that certain members may require anonymity, and respects these requests. Yet, we expect our members to network and assist each other in their investigations / research as the need arises.  

• Professionalism, scientific methodology (as much as possible) and witness confidentiality must be maintained at all times.

Print out a copy of IRAAP's Fact Sheet by clicking here.

Print out a copy of IRAAP's Bylaws by clicking here.

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MEMBER APPLICATIONS

Are you interested in joining IRAAP?
Print out a member application here.
Fill it out and send it along with your annual dues of:
$15.00 for US addresses, $20.00 US for North American addresses and $25.00 US for any other location.
Annual memberships include a subscription to our newsletter, The Messenger. Additional people who reside at the same address may become members for one-half the annual dues.

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NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTIONS ONLY:

For those of you who are interested in various anomalous phenomena but do not wish to become members, you can still receive our bi-monthly publication, The Messenger. Cost per issue: $3.00 US; $4.00 North America; $5.00 all others.
Mail your subscription request with a check payable to IRAAP to the address below. 

If you wish to be part of a network that
communicates information to its members, JOIN US in our efforts! All correspondence to IRAAP can be sent to the following address:

IRAAP
P.O. Box 12233
Albany, NY 12212-2233
USA
 

Correspondence may also be sent
via email to:

  info@iraap.org

Send reports of anomalous or paranormal occurrences to: reports@iraap.org, 
use our online report form,
or print up a report form  
and mail it to the address above. 

Mission Statement

from IRAAP bylaws:

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"To research and investigate UFOs and other anomalous phenomena in a reasonable and professional manner, using scientific methodology as much as possible."

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"To communicate information to other members within the association as well as with other serious investigators."

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GENERAL:

• If you would like information on joining IRAAP, would like to order a copy of the newsletter or wish to become a subscriber, please read the information on this page (above).  Mailing costs are listed above and in our Fact Sheet.
   

• IRAAP investigates more than just UFOs. If you have a sighting, paranormal experience, or read any interesting articles you would like to see posted on this website, feel free to call, Email, or use our contact form. Sources must be included with all articles.
   

• All reports are strictly  confidential. Names will NOT be used without permission or authorization from the contributor.
  Please inform us if you DO wish your name to appear in your report.
   

• DISCLAIMER: IRAAP endeavors to present information on a wide variety of anomalies from diverse sources. The statements and opinions expressed on this website are those of the referenced authors and sources cited, and not necessarily those of this organization. Readers are encouraged to explore as many resources as possible, in order to formulate their own informed opinions / theories, which they are then kindly invited to share with us here!