National Nonprofit Leaders Recognize The International UFO Bureau for Transparency and Governance Excellence
Oklahoma City, OK, March 23, 2026 — The International UFO Bureau has earned a series of important nonprofit recognitions that underscore its role as a responsible, academically grounded research institution. These achievements reflect the Bureau’s commitment to transparency, ethical governance, and the advancement of evidence-based inquiry within the broader study of UFO and UAP phenomena. By aligning itself with nationally respected nonprofit standards, the Bureau continues to strengthen its foundation as an independent, data-driven organization dedicated to public service and scientific clarity.
The International UFO Bureau has earned the Candid / GuideStar Bronze Seal of Transparency, a recognition awarded to nonprofits that demonstrate verified accountability and clear public reporting. This accreditation places the Bureau among the limited number of research-focused organizations in the anomalous studies field that meet nationally recognized benchmarks for operational transparency and responsible stewardship.
The Bureau has also been accepted into the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits and the National Council of Nonprofits, two of the most influential nonprofit support networks in the country. Through these partnerships, The International UFO Bureau gains access to advanced governance training, compliance resources, and institutional best practices that help ensure long-term organizational stability.
“These achievements reflect our dedication to operating with integrity, transparency, and a strong sense of public trust,” said Founder and CEO Mindy Tautfest. “For decades, the UFO topic has been dismissed and ridiculed, yet the evidence has continued to grow. If we want this subject to be taken seriously across the nation, we must build an institution that the public can rely on. These recognitions represent a turning point. They show that we are laying the kind of strong and respectable foundation required for the truth to be understood, trusted, and evaluated with the seriousness it deserves.”
Founded in 1957 by researcher Hayden C. Hewes and relaunched as a modern scientific institution under Tautfest’s leadership, The International UFO Bureau preserves one of the nation’s most significant collections of historical UFO documentation. The Bureau continues to integrate modern investigative technologies, national partnerships, and community reporting systems that advance transparent and data-driven research into UFO and UAP phenomena.
Through these new accreditations and partnerships, The International UFO Bureau reinforces its commitment to accuracy, accountability, and scientific integrity. These recognitions support the Bureau’s expanding national initiatives and strengthen its role as a credible, future-focused institution serving the public interest.
About the International UFO Bureau
The International UFO Bureau is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit research organization headquartered in Oklahoma City. The Bureau preserves historic UFO case files dating back to 1957 and advances transparent, scientific investigation into UFO and UAP phenomena. Through archival preservation, investigator training, public education, and partnerships with first responders, Indigenous communities, and scientific experts, the Bureau works to illuminate the past, understand the present, and guide the future of anomalous research.
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Contact: CEO@IUFOB.com
