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Nationale Vereniging de Zonnebloem

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
52/100 · methodology

About Nationale Vereniging de Zonnebloem

The Sunflower is about people. We think in solutions. So that people with physical disabilities can enjoy life in full. There can be so much more than you think.

Bij de Zonnebloem draait het om mensen. Wij denken in oplossingen. Zodat ook mensen met een lichamelijke beperking volop van het leven kunnen genieten. Er kan zoveel meer dan je denkt.

Translated from Dutch by GiveRadar.

Headquarters
Breda
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

ANBI
CBF-Erkend Goed Doel sinds 1997

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in Netherlands
Program spending This charity: 76%
Peer average: 79%
Overhead (admin + fundraising) This charity: 24%
Peer average: 21%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 52
Peer average: 69

Red flags

· All clear
ANBI status revocation
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every €1 goes

€0.76
€0.19
Program expenses€0.76 (€17.1 million)
Administration€0.05 (€1.1 million)
Fundraising€0.19 (€4.4 million)
76% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Nationale Vereniging de Zonnebloem is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Breda, Netherlands. It is registered with the Kamer van Koophandel (KVK). Its registration number is 002650435. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 69/100 for arts & culture charities in Netherlands. The organization reports €20M in annual revenue.

Nationale Vereniging de Zonnebloem has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100. 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 52 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 76% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in Netherlands is 69/100.

Nationale Vereniging de Zonnebloem is located in Breda, Netherlands.

Based on official tax filings, Nationale Vereniging de Zonnebloem has €20M in annual revenue. It allocates 76% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 79% for arts & culture charities in Netherlands. Administrative costs account for 5% of expenses. Fundraising costs represent 19%. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of €6M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Nationale Vereniging de Zonnebloem is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in Netherlands. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has €20M in annual revenue.

Nationale Vereniging de Zonnebloem has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Dutch Tax Authority (Belastingdienst). 76% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 79%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The Sunflower is about people. We think in solutions. So that people with physical disabilities can enjoy life in full. There can be so much more than you think. Nationale Vereniging de Zonnebloem is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in Netherlands.

Among arts & culture charities registered in Netherlands: Nationale Vereniging de Zonnebloem's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100 is below the peer average of 69/100. It allocates 76% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 79%. Its annual revenue of €20M is well above the peer average of €6M.

Nationale Vereniging de Zonnebloem is registered in the Netherlands. Nationale Vereniging de Zonnebloem 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 Vereniging de Zonnebloem'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 002650435. 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 Vereniging de Zonnebloem directly through its donation page (http://www.zonnebloem.nl/help-mee/doneren/doneren). 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 Vereniging de Zonnebloem 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 Vereniging de Zonnebloem here: https://cbf.nl/organisaties/2881. The passport shows the most recent audit outcome and the headline financial ratios.

As an ANBI, Nationale Vereniging de Zonnebloem 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.

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Annual revenue
€10M-€100M
76% to programs
Source: cbf (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

1 year on file from cbf (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

NL donations to Nationale Vereniging de Zonnebloem 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.

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
€20.5M revenue
FY2024
CBF
Geslaagde Zonnebloem mini cruise - Al het nieuws uit Steenbergen - Internetbode
Jun 2024
www.internetbode.nl
Gasten Zonnebloem genieten van mini-cruise - Internetbode
Jun 2024
www.internetbode.nl
Zonnebloemafdeling Zelhem-Halle sluit activiteitenjaar af met stamppot - Achterhoek Nieuws
Dec 2023
www.achterhoeknieuws.nl
Volle bak bij Ontmoetingsdag Zonnebloem Hoeven - Internetbode
Sep 2023
www.internetbode.nl
Robert Leroy treedt belangeloos op voor de Zonnebloem Jong Amsterdam - rodi.nl
Jun 2022
www.rodi.nl
Zonnebloem Hoevelaken viert jubileum: ‘Overal moeilijk om vrijwilligers te krijgen, behalve hier’ - stadnijkerk.nl
Dec 2021
www.stadnijkerk.nl
Gasten en vrijwilligers vieren 50-jarig jubileum Zonnebloem Waspik - Waalwijk.nieuws.nl
Oct 2021
waalwijk.nieuws.nl
Jubilarissen Nellie en Nelly zetten Zonnebloem Rucphen op de kaart - Internetbode
Sep 2021
www.internetbode.nl
Alleen maar Hollands bij Zonnebloemmiddag - Contact Bronckhorst Midden
Feb 2017
www.contactmidden.nl
De Zonnebloem afdeling Eibergen pakt haar 50 jarig jubileum groots aan - Achterhoek Nieuws Eibergen-Neede
Aug 2016
www.achterhoeknieuwseibergenneede.nl

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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in Netherlands, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Nationale Vereniging de Zonnebloem This page 52 €20.5 million 76%
Stichting de Liedjesfabriek 73 €151,114 76%
Stichting "Hulp aan landgenoten in Indonesië" 72 €74,004 89%
Vereniging Hendrick de Keyser 70 €27.5 million 98%
Stichting Prins Claus Fonds voor cultuur en ontwikkeling 69 €5.4 million 89%
Vereniging Nederlands Cultuurlandschap 69 €2.0 million 91%
Vereniging Rembrandt 69 €7.2 million 70%
Marthas Talent Foundation 67 €34,559 52%
De Nederlandse Tuinenstichting 66 €194,827 68%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Belastingdienst (Dutch Tax Authority) and KVK
Financial filings
Belastingdienst ANBI publication standard - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
May 18, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Headquarters address
No street address on file
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Nationale Vereniging de Zonnebloem

What is Nationale Vereniging de Zonnebloem?
Nationale Vereniging de Zonnebloem is a arts & culture nonprofit organization based in Breda, Netherlands. The Sunflower is about people. We think in solutions. So that people with physical disabilities can enjoy life in full. There can be so much more than you think.
Where is Nationale Vereniging de Zonnebloem located?
Headquartered in Breda, Netherlands.
What is Nationale Vereniging de Zonnebloem's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately €10M-€100M. 76% of expenses go to program services.
Is Nationale Vereniging de Zonnebloem trustworthy?
Nationale Vereniging de Zonnebloem has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52 out of 100 (Partial 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 Vereniging de Zonnebloem's registration number?
Registration: 002650435 (Netherlands).
What is Nationale Vereniging de Zonnebloem's website?
http://www.zonnebloem.nl
Are donations to Nationale Vereniging de Zonnebloem 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.