Nederlandse Vereniging tot "bescherming van Vogels"

Nederlandse Vereniging tot "bescherming van Vogels" is a registered environment nonprofit based in Zeist, Netherlands. It is registered with the Kamer van Koophandel (KVK). Its registration number is 002611077. 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 70/100 for environment charities in Netherlands. The organization reports €20M in annual revenue. The charity has 16 community reviews with an average rating of 2.2/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 2.1/5 based on 16 reviews.

Nederlandse Vereniging tot "bescherming van Vogels" 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 79% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in Netherlands is 70/100.

Nederlandse Vereniging tot "bescherming van Vogels" is located in Zeist, Netherlands.

Based on official tax filings, Nederlandse Vereniging tot "bescherming van Vogels" has €20M in annual revenue. It allocates 79% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 88% for environment charities in Netherlands. Administrative costs account for 10% of expenses. Fundraising costs represent 11%. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Nederlandse Vereniging tot "bescherming van Vogels" is classified as a Environment organization, registered in Netherlands. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has €20M in annual revenue.

Nederlandse Vereniging tot "bescherming van Vogels" 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). 79% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 88%. Note: the organization has a low Trustpilot rating of 2.1/5, which may reflect donor dissatisfaction. 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.

Bird protection The Netherlands stands up for birds and their habitats. Nederlandse Vereniging tot "bescherming van Vogels" is classified as a environment organization registered in Netherlands.

Among environment charities registered in Netherlands: Nederlandse Vereniging tot "bescherming van Vogels"'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100 is below the peer average of 70/100. It allocates 79% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 88%. Its annual revenue of €20M is comparable to the peer average of €11M.

Nederlandse Vereniging tot "bescherming van Vogels" is registered in the Netherlands. Nederlandse Vereniging tot "bescherming van Vogels" 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 Vogels"'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 002611077. 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 Vogels" directly through its donation page (http://www.vogelbescherming.nl/help-mee/steun-ons/word-lid). 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 Vogels" 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 Vogels" here: https://cbf.nl/organisaties/2623. The passport shows the most recent audit outcome and the headline financial ratios.

As an ANBI, Nederlandse Vereniging tot "bescherming van Vogels" 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.