Our Mission
The International Nursing Knowledge Association (INKA) Foundation (formerly NANDA® Foundation) was established in 1996 by Dr. Dorothy Jones, exists to strengthen the future of nursing by investing in the science of nursing to support evidence-based practice.
As an independent philanthropic foundation affiliated with INKA (formerly NANDA International), the INKA Foundation raises funds to support research that strengthens clinical decision-making skills and the use of standardized nursing language.




“I am grateful to the NANDA Foundation for supporting my doctoral research through its 2018–2020 grant. This grant enabled me to study how American Nurses Association–recognized Standardized Nursing Terminologies (SNTs) influence patient and organizational outcomes, and how their use within electronic health records (EHRs) can strengthen nursing practice… With this support, I published two studies that advanced my research program… I am sincerely thankful to the donors whose generosity made this work possible. Your support fuels knowledge, inspires innovation, and strengthens nursing for patients everywhere. Giving to the NANDA Foundation transforms nursing knowledge into care that changes lives.”
“I am sincerely grateful to the NANDA Foundation for supporting my research in palliative and end-of-life nursing, focused on the clinical validation of nursing diagnoses in the last days of life. This grant enabled the advancement of my research program through the analysis of nursing records and the use of standardized nursing languages, contributing to the development and dissemination of knowledge in this field. I extend my sincere thanks to all donors who made this work possible. By investing in nursing research, you are helping build a future in which inevitable suffering is better understood and addressed through evidence-based, compassionate care – ensuring it is alleviated whenever possible.”
“I was honored to receive this grant in support of my research project… This grant represents far more than financial assistance… it serves as a catalyst for transformation, a symbol of trust, and a call to action… Generosity can open new opportunities and advance nursing science by fostering critical thinking that refines nursing language and expands nursing knowledge, ultimately enhancing the quality of nursing care…. Supporting the NANDA Foundation goes beyond funding projects, it affirms the conviction that meaningful change begins when resources are aligned with their purpose. In doing so, we help lay the foundation for advancing evidence-based nursing knowledge and practice.”