Nationale Stichting ter Bevordering van Vrolijkheid
• To create extra attention and activities for children and young people in asylum seekers' centres. • To offer opportunities to fled children in the Netherlands to process …
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De Vrolheid . De Vrolheid, Art Projects in Dutch Refugee Centres
De Vrolijkheid – De Vrolijkheid, Art Projects in Dutch Refugee Centres
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Mission
• To create extra attention and activities for children and young people in asylum seekers' centres. • To offer opportunities to fled children in the Netherlands to process what has happened to them and to keep or gain confidence in the future, themselves and others. • Art and creative workshops are the instrument
• Extra aandacht en activiteiten voor kinderen en jongeren in asielzoekerscentra realiseren. •Het bieden van mogelijkheden aan gevluchte kinderen in Nederland om datgene wat hen is overkomen te verwerken en vertrouwen in de toekomst, zichzelf en anderen te houden of te krijgen. • Kunst en creatieve workshops zijn het instrument
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Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar international in NetherlandsConcerns
· None foundWhere every €1 goes
· FY2024 · Annual financial statements (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Nationale Stichting ter Bevordering van Vrolijkheid has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including CBF.
- GiveRadar has verified financial records for only 4% of international charities in the Netherlands, and this is one of them. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than 92% of similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership and a mission statement. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 70 places it in the top 1% of the 1,515 international charities in the Netherlands GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyNationale Stichting ter Bevordering van Vrolijkheid is a registered international nonprofit based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is registered with the Kamer van Koophandel (KVK). Its registration number is 809812290. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds a valid ANBI status with the Dutch Tax Authority (Belastingdienst), which means it is officially recognised as a Public Benefit Organisation (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling), donations to it are tax-deductible, and it is subject to ongoing oversight and public-disclosure requirements. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports €3M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Nationale Stichting ter Bevordering van Vrolijkheid's official registration number is 809812290, as recorded in the national registry of Netherlands.
Nationale Stichting ter Bevordering van Vrolijkheid has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 89% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in Netherlands is 76/100.
Nationale Stichting ter Bevordering van Vrolijkheid is located in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Based on official tax filings, Nationale Stichting ter Bevordering van Vrolijkheid has €3M in annual revenue. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 89% for international charities in Netherlands. Administrative costs account for 5% of expenses. Fundraising costs represent 6%. Its revenue is below the peer average of €20M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Nationale Stichting ter Bevordering van Vrolijkheid is classified as an International organization, registered in Netherlands. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has €3M in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for Nationale Stichting ter Bevordering van Vrolijkheid. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Nationale Stichting ter Bevordering van Vrolijkheid holds a valid ANBI status with the Dutch Tax Authority (Belastingdienst), which means it is officially recognised as a Public Benefit Organisation (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling), donations to it are tax-deductible, and it is subject to ongoing oversight and public-disclosure requirements. It is registered with the Kamer van Koophandel (KVK). It reports that 89% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
De Vrolheid . De Vrolheid, Art Projects in Dutch Refugee Centres Nationale Stichting ter Bevordering van Vrolijkheid is classified as an international organization registered in Netherlands.
Among international charities registered in Netherlands: It allocates 89% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of €3M is below the peer average of €20M.
Nationale Stichting ter Bevordering van Vrolijkheid is registered in the Netherlands. Nationale Stichting ter Bevordering van Vrolijkheid has ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling) status, so donations are tax-deductible. You can deduct gifts that exceed 1% of your threshold income (minimum 60 euros). Periodic gifts (committed for 5+ years) are fully deductible without threshold.
You can verify Nationale Stichting ter Bevordering van Vrolijkheid's legal status in three ways. First, look up the RSIN directly on the Belastingdienst ANBI register: https://www.belastingdienst.nl/wps/wcm/connect/nl/aftrek-en-kortingen/content/anbi-status-controleren and enter 809812290. The result page confirms whether the organisation currently holds ANBI status - a prerequisite for tax-deductible donations in the Netherlands. Second, search the Kamer van Koophandel public registry at https://www.kvk.nl/zoeken/ - the KvK record shows the legal form (Stichting / Vereniging / Coöperatie), registered address, board composition (where disclosed), and the date of incorporation. Third, every ANBI is legally required by the publicatieplicht to publish on its own website: the policy plan, financial statements, an overview of activities, board composition, and remuneration policy. A working ANBI page with current financials is the strongest signal of legitimacy beyond the registry. If all three sources agree on name, address and ANBI status, the organisation is legitimate.
You can donate to Nationale Stichting ter Bevordering van Vrolijkheid directly through its donation page (https://vrolijkheid.nl/doemee/donateur/). Dutch charities typically accept iDEAL (the standard Dutch online-banking payment method), Tikkie payment requests, Bancontact for cross-border donors, SEPA bank transfer to the organisation's IBAN (account numbers starting with NL), and online payment processors (Mollie, Stripe). Many larger Dutch charities use platforms like Geef.nl, GeefSamen, Kentaa, and Pifworld for online fundraising. International donors can give via SEPA (the Netherlands is in the eurozone, so intra-EU transfers are cheap), PayPal, or GlobalGiving. For donations to count as a 'periodieke gift' - fully tax-deductible without a threshold - a written agreement (overeenkomst periodieke gift) committing for at least five years is required. Always confirm the recipient's RSIN and ANBI status before sending funds intended for the tax deduction.
Nationale Stichting ter Bevordering van Vrolijkheid carries the CBF-Erkend Goed Doel label - the Dutch quality seal awarded by the Centraal Bureau Fondsenwerving (CBF). To qualify, a charity passes a three-yearly independent audit covering governance (separation of board, oversight, and management), financial transparency (audited annual accounts, clear expense breakdown), effective use of donations, responsible fundraising practices, and a working complaints procedure. You can read the public 'CBF-paspoort' for Nationale Stichting ter Bevordering van Vrolijkheid here: https://cbf.nl/organisaties/2733. The passport shows the most recent audit outcome and the headline financial ratios.
As an ANBI, Nationale Stichting ter Bevordering van Vrolijkheid is legally required to publish the following information on its own website, free of charge and without a login (the 'publicatieplicht' obligation under Uitvoeringsregeling AWR 1994 art. 1a): the policy plan, an overview of the past year's activities, the financial statements (balance sheet, profit-and-loss, explanatory notes), board composition with names, and the remuneration policy for directors and key staff. Larger ANBIs (turnover above €50,000) must also publish a fuller financial report using the Belastingdienst's standard ANBI publication form. If you cannot find these documents on the organisation's website, that is a red flag worth raising with the board before donating.
Filing history
6 years on file from Annual financial statements (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
NL donations to Nationale Stichting ter Bevordering van Vrolijkheid are tax-deductible only if the charity holds an active ANBI registration (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling). Check the charity's ANBI status before claiming a deduction.
Nationale Stichting ter Bevordering van Vrolijkheid is registered in Netherlands. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (2)
Source: Public filings
2 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Belastingdienst (Dutch Tax Authority) and KVK
- Financial filings
- Belastingdienst ANBI publication standard - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Belastingdienst (Dutch Tax Authority) and KVK - 2 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 2 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Founding dateYear founded not on file
Methodology
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Quick facts about Nationale Stichting ter Bevordering van Vrolijkheid
- What is Nationale Stichting ter Bevordering van Vrolijkheid?
- Nationale Stichting ter Bevordering van Vrolijkheid is a international nonprofit organization based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. De Vrolheid . De Vrolheid, Art Projects in Dutch Refugee Centres
- Where is Nationale Stichting ter Bevordering van Vrolijkheid located?
- Headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
- What is Nationale Stichting ter Bevordering van Vrolijkheid's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately €1M-€10M. 89% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Nationale Stichting ter Bevordering van Vrolijkheid trustworthy?
- Nationale Stichting ter Bevordering van Vrolijkheid has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 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 Nationale Stichting ter Bevordering van Vrolijkheid's registration number?
- Registration: 809812290 (Netherlands).
- What is Nationale Stichting ter Bevordering van Vrolijkheid's website?
- http://www.vrolijkheid.nl
- Are donations to Nationale Stichting ter Bevordering van Vrolijkheid tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Netherlands under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.