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International Misophonia Foundation

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A non-profit dedicated to misophonia, misokinesia, and sensory processing disorders.

Columbia, MO · United States EIN 932017604 (IRS) Health
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About

The International Misophonia foundation is dedicated to improving research, access to resources and awareness of Misophonia, newly recognized neurophysiological disorder that impacts quality of life of sufferers.

Mission

The International Misophonia Foundation is dedicated to serving the needs of individuals and families impacted by Misophonia through increasing ethical, accurate, and educational resources for researchers, institutions, policy makers, and individuals and families impacted by Misophonia. The International Misophonia Foundation seeks to increase the development of research that respects the needs and dignity of those suffering with Misophonia by facilitating and publishing original research as well as offering institutions and individuals researchers consultation services, publication assistance, funding opportunities, and ethical oversight. The International Misophonia Foundation also seeks to increase awareness and understanding of Misophonia through providing resources to educate sufferers, researchers, clinicians, and the public about how this disorder effects individuals and families as well as best practices for increasing inclusion of individuals and families living with Misophoni

Founder story

The International Misophonia Foundation was founded in 2023 by long-time misophonia advocate Shaylynn Hayes-Raymond, MA, LCT-C. The goal was to move misophonia research forward, educate the clinicians, families, and communities who need to understand it, and advocate for a world …

The International Misophonia Foundation was founded in 2023 by long-time misophonia advocate Shaylynn Hayes-Raymond, MA, LCT-C. The goal was to move misophonia research forward, educate the clinicians, families, and communities who need to understand it, and advocate for a world that’s easier to live in for people with misophonia, misokinesia, and other sensory differences. Shaylynn was joined on the IMF’s founding board by Amber Liponoga, Sharon Mousel-Burns, and Vicki Sladowski. Vicki has since stepped away from the board, and we remain grateful for the part she played in getting the foundation off the ground. The IMF is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, incorporated in Missouri. In our first year, we focused on building infrastructure for the community. We launched a Clinician Directory so people with misophonia could find providers who understand it, created an Institutional Review Board for misophonia research, started an academic journal, and facilitated studies on misophonia, misokinesia, and sensory processing. We hosted our first online conference in May 2024, launched a free web show with live Q&A, submitted commentary to the active ICD proposal for misophonia, and donated assistive technology, including headphones, earplugs, sensory regulation tools, and even a laptop, to people who needed it. We also took the fight to the technology people use every day. Our petition asked Apple, Microsoft, and other industry leaders to make their products more sensory-friendly, and Apple has since added an option to turn off the blinking text cursor, one of the central asks of that campaign. In 2025, Microsoft removed the blinking cursor from Edge and Teams on Mac and implemented the IMF’s proposed changes to Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and more on Mac, iPad, and iPhone. We continue to press Google, Adobe, Canva, Blizzard, Nintendo, Steam, and others to follow. Since then, the work has only grown. We’ve published free guides for clinicians, parents, and teachers, a free ebook based on Misophonia Matters, worksheets, and a coloring book for coping with misophonia. We’ve begun a proposal to the American Psychiatric Association to add misophonia to the DSM, recruited volunteer researchers, launched misophoniaresearch.com as a research hub, and hosted a five-hour digital conference for parents of children with misophonia and those who support them.

Programs

6 programs run by International Misophonia Foundation

  • Research Access, Participation, and Collaboration

    The International Misophonia Foundation (IMF) operates MisophoniaResearch.com to make misophonia research easier to find, understand, and contribute to. It includes a searchable study database, a directory of researchers and organizations, and space for discussion and collaboration. Records provide citations, DOI and full-text links when available, with filters by research type and study design. Researchers, clinicians, students, people with misophonia, organizations, and others can participate, regardless of institutional affiliation or agreement with a particular organization, theory, or treatment approach. People with lived experience can suggest research questions, raise overlooked concerns, and identify meaningful outcomes. The site provides study information and a participant interest form. IMF conducts or supports research and shares findings. Its initial study received more than 100 responses. Current work evaluates a self-paced educational program for adults with misophonia.

  • Free Misophonia Education and Resource Access

    The International Misophonia Foundation provides free education about misophonia through recorded conferences and presentations, interviews, educational videos, guides, worksheets, books, and other resources. Topics include current research, coping, family life, school, and supporting children with misophonia. Conference recordings and educational videos are available through the IMF website and YouTube at no cost. In 2025, IMF-reported online educational content received 31,000 views. The Foundation has also reported more than 100 registrations for free events and more than 100 downloads of free resources. IMF tracks event registrations and attendance, video views, downloads, and participant feedback.

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Focus & reach

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Verification & registration

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501(c)(3)
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Since 2023
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Integrity assessment

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Registration 20/20
Government registration ID on record +8
Sourced from official registry +4
Cross-referenced (2+ sources) +4
Claimed and verified by organization +4
Financial Transparency 30/30
Financial documents published on website +6
Financial filing on record +8
Revenue figure disclosed +6
Spending figure disclosed +6
Detailed financial breakdown disclosed +4
Governance 20/20
At least 1 officer disclosed +5
3+ officers disclosed +3
Officer titles disclosed +2
Executive compensation disclosed +4
Mission / description on file +3
Founding date on file +3
Contact Availability 10/10
Website +3
Email +3
Phone +2
Physical address +2
Data Recency 15/20
Updated within 1 year +15
Newer data needed for full score 0
Red flags 0
No red flags detected, so nothing is deducted 0

Financials

IRS Form 990
Annual revenue
$7,699
Reporting year
2025
To programmes
49%
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Leadership at a glance

Official filings
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Amber L••••••••
Director & Secretary
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Harrison P••••••••
Director & Head of IRB
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Sharon B••••••••
Director
SH
Shaylynn H••••••••
Director & Finance Officer
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GiveRadar Analysis

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, International Misophonia Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • This profile is owner-verified, which only 0% of similar organizations are. See national comparisons
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  • Its integrity score of 95 places it in the top 1% of the 98,860 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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Annual revenue
$7,699
49% to programs. Figures from IRS Form 990.
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Filing history

3 years on file from IRS Form 990: revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: 2025, 2024, 2023.
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US donations are tax-deductible. International Misophonia Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3). Donors outside the US should check local rules or whether an equivalency-determination letter exists.

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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
10

Leadership & board

Official filings

Board members and senior officers listed in the 2025 filing, with disclosed pay where available.

SH
Shaylynn H••••••••
Director
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IRS revocation history None found
Open investigations None found
Governance scandals None found
Related-party deals None found
Excessive exec comp None found

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FY2025
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$0.0M revenue, IRS Form 990
FY2024
Form filed
$0.0M revenue, IRS Form 990
FY2023
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$0.0M revenue, IRS Form 990

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Where it ranks

Top 1% of 98,860 health charities in the United States on integrity score

The highest integrity score in this cohort (95/100). Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.

Integrity score95/100
Top 1% of 98,860
health charities in the United States
Governance disclosure5/5
#1 of 98,860 tie
health charities in the United States
Contact completeness10/10
#1 of 98,860 tie
health charities in the United States
Data freshness15/20
#46,569 of 98,860 tie
health charities in the United States
Data coverage100%
#1 of 98,860 tie
health charities in the United States
Independent sources7 sources
#7,932 of 98,860 tie
health charities in the United States
Filing history depth3 years
#41,409 of 52,903 tie
health charities in the United States
Agefounded 2023
#34,314 of 35,402 tie
health charities in the United States
Revenue sizeunder $100K
#35,532 of 51,684 tie
health charities in the United States

Bars show the share of the cohort this charity outranks. Ranks describe how much is publicly disclosed, not how good the charity is.

How it stacks up against peers

Compared with 6 similar health charities in United States.

Program spending Behind peer average
This charity
49% Peer average
82%
Integrity Assessment Ahead of peers
This charity
95 Peer average
90

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Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings · Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
IRS Form 990 filings · 4 named in the organisation's Form 990 filings.
Officers and trustees
Submitted by the organisation · 1 submitted by the organisation.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

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Data freshness

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Last updated
October 31, 2026
Profile edits and newly added data
Registry checked
October 22, 2026
Reconciled with the official source
Latest financials
Financial year 2025
Most recent filing on record
Profile completeness
100%
Data points we track that are filled in

Methodology

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about International Misophonia Foundation

International Misophonia Foundation is a registered health nonprofit based in Columbia, MO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2023. Its EIN is 932017604. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 95/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $8K in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

Based on official filings, International Misophonia Foundation has $8K in annual revenue. It allocates 49% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $42M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The International Misophonia foundation is dedicated to improving research, access to resources and awareness of Misophonia, newly recognized neurophysiological disorder that impacts quality of life of sufferers. International Misophonia Foundation is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2023.

International Misophonia Foundation is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $8K in annual revenue. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.

International Misophonia Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 932017604. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

International Misophonia Foundation is located in Columbia, MO, United States. The organization was established in 2023 and has been active for 3 years.

Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 49% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $8K is below the peer average of $42M.

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Quick facts about International Misophonia Foundation

What is International Misophonia Foundation?
International Misophonia Foundation is a health supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Columbia, United States. The International Misophonia foundation is dedicated to improving research, access to resources and awareness of Misophonia, newly recognized neurophysiological disorder that impacts quality of life of sufferers.
When was International Misophonia Foundation founded?
International Misophonia Foundation was founded in 2023.
Who leads International Misophonia Foundation?
Shaylynn Hayes-Raymond serves as Director.
Where is International Misophonia Foundation located?
Headquartered in Columbia, MO, United States.
What is International Misophonia Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is $7,699. 49% of expenses go to program services.
Is International Misophonia Foundation trustworthy?
International Misophonia Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 95 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is International Misophonia Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 932017604.
What is International Misophonia Foundation's website?
http://www.misophoniafoundation.com
Are donations to International Misophonia Foundation tax-deductible?
Yes. International Misophonia Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) organization, so donations from US taxpayers are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.