Stichting De Mini's
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The De Minis Foundation is committed to bring joy, relaxation and comfort to people in hospitals, healthcare institutions, schools and hospitals through the visit of therapy animals.
Stichting De Mini's zet zich in om vreugde, ontspanning en troost te brengen aan mensen in ziekenhuizen, zorginstellingen, scholen en hospices door het bezoek van therapiedieren.
Translated from Dutch by GiveRadar.
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Mission
Our mission is to support people who are in vulnerable situations with the positive power of animal therapy. Animals have a deep and positive impact on the emotional and physical well-being of people, and we believe that each animal can make its own unique contribution to improving the mood of people in healthcare environments. Using our network of enthusiastic volunteers and donors and of course with our animals, we want to bring joy throughout the Netherlands in healthcare institutions, hospitals, hospitals and schools for special education. Our foundation focuses on hospitals, children's hospitals, institutions for daily care, nursing homes, special education and hospital services. The therapy animals not only bring comfort to patients, residents and pupils, but also help the care staff by creating a relaxed atmosphere.
Onze missie is om mensen die zich in kwetsbare situaties bevinden, te ondersteunen met de positieve kracht van dierentherapie. Dieren hebben een diepe en positieve invloed op het emotionele en fysieke welzijn van mensen, en wij geloven dat elk dier zijn eigen unieke bijdrage kan leveren aan het verbeteren van de gemoedstoestand van mensen in zorgomgevingen. Met behulp van ons netwerk van enthousiaste vrijwilligers en donateurs en natuurlijk met onze dieren willen wij door heel Nederland vreugde brengen in zorginstellingen, ziekenhuizen, hospices en scholen voor speciaal onderwijs. Onze stichting richt zich op ziekenhuizen, kinderziekenhuizen, instellingen voor dagbesteding, verzorgingshuizen, speciaal onderwijs en hospices. De therapiedieren brengen niet alleen troost aan patiënten, bewoners en leerlingen, maar helpen ook het zorgpersoneel door een ontspannen sfeer te creëren.
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Programs
· 1 program run by Stichting De Mini's-
Bezoeken van Verzorgingstehuizen, instellingen, ziekenhuizen
Een bezoek duurt ongeveer 1 uur, afhankelijk van het aantal mensen dat we bezoeken en de indeling van de locatie. In een blok van een uur kunnen wij gemiddeld ongeveer 35 mensen persoonlijk bezoeken.
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· None foundWhere every €1 goes
· FY2025 · owner (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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- Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% of the 5,727 health charities in the Netherlands GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyStichting De Mini's is a registered health nonprofit based in Amersfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands. It is registered with the Kamer van Koophandel (KVK). It was founded in 2024. Its registration number is 867221094. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports €65K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Stichting De Mini's's official registration number is 867221094, as recorded in the national registry of Netherlands.
Stichting De Mini's has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 79% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in Netherlands is 81/100.
Stichting De Mini's is located in Amersfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands. The organization was established in 2024 and has been active for 2 years.
Based on official tax filings, Stichting De Mini's has €65K in annual revenue. It allocates 79% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 58% for health charities in Netherlands. Its revenue is below the peer average of €11M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Stichting De Mini's is classified as a Health organization, registered in Netherlands. It operates as a Stichting. It has €65K in annual revenue. The organization has 4 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Stichting De Mini's. 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, Stichting De Mini's 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 79% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 58%). 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.
The De Minis Foundation is committed to bring joy, relaxation and comfort to people in hospitals, healthcare institutions, schools and hospitals through the visit of therapy animals. Stichting De Mini's is classified as a health organization registered in Netherlands. The organization was founded in 2024.
Among health charities registered in Netherlands: It allocates 79% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 58%. Its annual revenue of €65K is below the peer average of €11M.
Stichting De Mini's is registered in the Netherlands. Stichting De Mini's 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 De Mini's 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 867221094.
You can verify Stichting De Mini's'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 867221094. 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 Stichting De Mini's directly through its donation page (https://deminis.nl/donaties/). 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 De Mini's 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.
Stichting De Mini's is based in Amersfoort, in Utrecht, the central province around the city of Utrecht. The Netherlands has 12 provinces. Many Dutch charities work province-wide or nationally, and ANBI status is granted at the national level - the organisation can solicit donations and issue fiscal-deductibility statements anywhere in the country.
Filing history
1 year on file from owner (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
NL donations to Stichting De Mini's 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.
Stichting De Mini's 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (4)
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4 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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Belastingdienst (Dutch Tax Authority) and KVK - 4 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
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Data freshness
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 4 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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Programs & activities · 1 listed
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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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Founding date · 2024
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
Methodology
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Quick facts about Stichting De Mini's
- What is Stichting De Mini's?
- Stichting De Mini's is a health foundation based in Amersfoort, Netherlands. The De Minis Foundation is committed to bring joy, relaxation and comfort to people in hospitals, healthcare institutions, schools and hospitals through the visit of therapy animals.
- When was Stichting De Mini's founded?
- Stichting De Mini's was founded in 2024.
- Who leads Stichting De Mini's?
- Ilona Ambagtsheer serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Stichting De Mini's located?
- Headquartered in Amersfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands.
- What is Stichting De Mini's's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately €10K-€100K. 79% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Stichting De Mini's trustworthy?
- Stichting De Mini's has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Stichting De Mini's's registration number?
- Registration: 867221094 (Netherlands).
- What is Stichting De Mini's's website?
- https://deminis.nl
- Are donations to Stichting De Mini's 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.