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Stichting ARK AID Foundation

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
63/100 · methodology

About Stichting ARK AID Foundation

ARK AID is: A Christian aid organisation that focuses on extreme poverty, aiming to maximise the benefit from available resources

ARK AID is: Een christelijke hulporganisatie die zich richt op extreme armoede waarbij het streven is maximaal voordeel te halen uit beschikbare middelen

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Headquarters
Voorthuizen
Foundation type
Foundation (Stichting)

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ANBI

Mission

Ark Aid Appraisal rates Christian Aid organizations involved with poverty reduction in order to help doners make a balanced jugment in decisions about organization to which they might want to make a contribution. AAA (ARK AID Appraissal) is the The only independent watchdog organization in the World that critically analizes Christian aid organizations that have a purpose of aleviating poverty. ARK AID Foundation is: * a Christian organization dedicated to serving * in the context of extreme poverty * in such a way that a maximum benefit is derived from available resources. 1. Ark Aid Foundation is a Christian organization: Ark Aid is founded on biblical principals defined from a Reformed and Evangelical perspective. Ark Aid believes that such a foundation best guarantees sustained structural relief and improvement. Ark Aid believes that all of life must be infused with Christian values and that, therefore, aid may be directed to the improvement of all areas of life. Ark Aid only supports partners that are dedicated to the giving of an explicit Christian witness. All projects have the higher purpose of giving glory to God. Ark Aid aims to serve other partners by supplying a platform for the possibility of public awareness, free web space, tax benefits, etc. 2. Ark Aid Foundation gives support in the context of extreme poverty: Ark Aid believes that there ought to be a priority in the giving of aid were the need is the greatest; and that this be done with no regard to the recipients creed, race, colour, age, sex, political preference, or geographical situation. Ark Aid Foundation believes that good should be done to all men, but especially to those of the household of faith. (Gal. 6:10) 3. Ark Aid Foundation seeks to obtain the greatest benefit from resources for all concerned: This is done by: * guaranteeing that 100% of donati

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SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 1 SDG 1 · No Poverty End poverty in all its forms everywhere. SDG 2 SDG 2 · Zero Hunger End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture. SDG 3 SDG 3 · Good Health and Well-being Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. SDG 4 SDG 4 · Quality Education Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. SDG 6 SDG 6 · Clean Water and Sanitation Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. SDG 7 SDG 7 · Affordable and Clean Energy Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all. SDG 8 SDG 8 · Decent Work and Economic Growth Promote sustained, inclusive economic growth, full employment, and decent work for all.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in Netherlands
Integrity Assessment This charity: 63
Peer average: 74

Red flags

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Governance scandals
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Common questions

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Stichting ARK AID Foundation is a registered international nonprofit based in Voorthuizen, Netherlands. It is registered with the Kamer van Koophandel (KVK). Its registration number is 814934559. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 74/100 for international charities in Netherlands. No red flags have been detected.

Stichting ARK AID Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100. 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 63 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in Netherlands is 74/100.

Stichting ARK AID Foundation is located in Voorthuizen, Netherlands. Its registered address is Barsbeek 68 8326 BP, the Netherlands.

Stichting ARK AID Foundation is classified as a International organization, registered in Netherlands. It operates as a Stichting. The organization has 4 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Stichting ARK AID Foundation. 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.

Stichting ARK AID Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Dutch Tax Authority (Belastingdienst). Visit the Stichting ARK AID Foundation profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

ARK AID is: A Christian aid organisation that focuses on extreme poverty, aiming to maximise the benefit from available resources Stichting ARK AID Foundation is classified as a international organization registered in Netherlands.

Among international charities registered in Netherlands: Stichting ARK AID Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100 is below the peer average of 74/100.

Stichting ARK AID Foundation is registered in the Netherlands. Stichting ARK AID Foundation 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.

Stichting ARK AID Foundation is a Dutch foundation (stichting) - the most common legal form for charities and public-benefit organisations in the Netherlands. A stichting has no members, is governed by a board, and is established by notarial deed for a specific purpose. It is the only Dutch legal form that can hold ANBI (public-benefit) status without member oversight. There are about 250,000 stichtingen on file at the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (KvK), of which roughly 50,000 hold ANBI status with the Belastingdienst. It is registered with the Kamer van Koophandel (KvK), the Dutch Chamber of Commerce, with RSIN 814934559.

You can verify Stichting ARK AID Foundation'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 814934559. 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.

Contact Stichting ARK AID Foundation directly for current donation methods. 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.

As an ANBI, Stichting ARK AID Foundation 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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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

NL donations to Stichting ARK AID Foundation 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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Leadership

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Officers & trustees (4)

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Peer charities

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Stichting ARK AID Foundation This page 63 - -
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Stichting Magen David Adom Nederland 72 €1.0 million 97%
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Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Belastingdienst (Dutch Tax Authority) and KVK
Officers and trustees
Belastingdienst (Dutch Tax Authority) and KVK - 4 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
May 18, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No ANBI publication (publicatieplicht) on file
Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

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 Stichting ARK AID Foundation

What is Stichting ARK AID Foundation?
Stichting ARK AID Foundation is a international foundation based in Voorthuizen, Netherlands. ARK AID is: A Christian aid organisation that focuses on extreme poverty, aiming to maximise the benefit from available resources
Where is Stichting ARK AID Foundation located?
Headquartered in Voorthuizen, Netherlands.
Is Stichting ARK AID Foundation trustworthy?
Stichting ARK AID Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63 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 Stichting ARK AID Foundation's registration number?
Registration: 814934559 (Netherlands).
What is Stichting ARK AID Foundation's website?
https://arkaid.weebly.com/
Are donations to Stichting ARK AID Foundation 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.