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Every year, countless animals are abused, neglected and dumped, and the Animal Protection Agency is committed to helping these animals.
Elk jaar worden talloze dieren mishandeld, verwaarloosd en gedumpt. De Dierenbescherming zet zich in om deze dieren te helpen. Jouw steun is hard nodig.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyNederlandse Vereniging tot Bescherming van Dieren is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in The Hague, Netherlands. It is registered with the Kamer van Koophandel (KVK). Its registration number is 002709399. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 65/100 for animal welfare charities in Netherlands. The organization reports €47M in annual revenue.
Nederlandse Vereniging tot Bescherming van Dieren has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100. 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 55 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 88% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in Netherlands is 65/100.
Nederlandse Vereniging tot Bescherming van Dieren is located in The Hague, Netherlands.
Based on official tax filings, Nederlandse Vereniging tot Bescherming van Dieren has €47M in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 79% for animal welfare charities in Netherlands. Administrative costs account for 4% of expenses. Fundraising costs represent 8%. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of €4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Nederlandse Vereniging tot Bescherming van Dieren is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in Netherlands. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has €47M in annual revenue.
Nederlandse Vereniging tot Bescherming van Dieren has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Dutch Tax Authority (Belastingdienst). 88% 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.
Every year, countless animals are abused, neglected and dumped, and the Animal Protection Agency is committed to helping these animals. Nederlandse Vereniging tot Bescherming van Dieren is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in Netherlands.
Among animal welfare charities registered in Netherlands: Nederlandse Vereniging tot Bescherming van Dieren's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100 is below the peer average of 65/100. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 79%. Its annual revenue of €47M is well above the peer average of €4M.
Nederlandse Vereniging tot Bescherming van Dieren is registered in the Netherlands. Nederlandse Vereniging tot Bescherming van Dieren 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 Nederlandse Vereniging tot Bescherming van Dieren'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 002709399. 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 Nederlandse Vereniging tot Bescherming van Dieren directly through its donation page (http://www.dierenbescherming.nl/steun-financieel/zakelijk-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.
Nederlandse Vereniging tot Bescherming van Dieren 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 Nederlandse Vereniging tot Bescherming van Dieren here: https://cbf.nl/organisaties/2604. The passport shows the most recent audit outcome and the headline financial ratios.
As an ANBI, Nederlandse Vereniging tot Bescherming van Dieren 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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NL donations to Nederlandse Vereniging tot Bescherming van Dieren 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.
Nederlandse Vereniging tot Bescherming van Dieren 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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Quick facts about Nederlandse Vereniging tot Bescherming van Dieren
- What is Nederlandse Vereniging tot Bescherming van Dieren?
- Nederlandse Vereniging tot Bescherming van Dieren is a animal welfare nonprofit organization based in The Hague, Netherlands. Every year, countless animals are abused, neglected and dumped, and the Animal Protection Agency is committed to helping these animals.
- Where is Nederlandse Vereniging tot Bescherming van Dieren located?
- Headquartered in The Hague ('s-Gravenhage in the local language), Netherlands.
- What is Nederlandse Vereniging tot Bescherming van Dieren's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately €10M-€100M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Nederlandse Vereniging tot Bescherming van Dieren trustworthy?
- Nederlandse Vereniging tot Bescherming van Dieren has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55 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 Nederlandse Vereniging tot Bescherming van Dieren's registration number?
- Registration: 002709399 (Netherlands).
- What is Nederlandse Vereniging tot Bescherming van Dieren's website?
- http://www.dierenbescherming.nl
- Are donations to Nederlandse Vereniging tot Bescherming van Dieren 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.