Stichting het Cultuurfonds
De Stichting het Cultuurfonds stelt zich ten doel zonder winstoogmerk: cultuur, natuur en wetenschap in nationaal (binnen het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden) en internationaal verband te bevorderen het mecenaat …
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The Culture Fund invests at least 40 million euros each year to strengthen culture and nature. Everywhere in the Netherlands, on the six Caribbean islands of the Kingdom and in Suriname, we make the difference. From small local initiatives to large ambitious projects.
Het Cultuurfonds investeert elk jaar zeker 40 miljoen euro om cultuur en natuur te versterken. Overal in Nederland, op de zes Caribische eilanden van het Koninkrijk én in Suriname maken we daarmee het verschil. Van kleine lokale initiatieven tot grote ambitieuze projecten.
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De Stichting het Cultuurfonds stelt zich ten doel zonder winstoogmerk: cultuur, natuur en wetenschap in nationaal (binnen het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden) en internationaal verband te bevorderen het mecenaat te bevorderen en te faciliteren, ten behoeve van cultuur, natuur en wetenschap, alsmede van aanverwante filantropische werkterreinen, en al hetgeen met vorenstaande verband houdt of daartoe bevorderlijk kan zijn, alles in de ruimste zin van het woord.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyStichting het Cultuurfonds is a registered environment nonprofit based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is registered with the Kamer van Koophandel (KVK). Its registration number is 002963425. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports €57M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Stichting het Cultuurfonds has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. 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 66 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 91% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in Netherlands is 70/100.
Stichting het Cultuurfonds is located in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Based on official tax filings, Stichting het Cultuurfonds has €57M in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 88% for environment charities in Netherlands. Administrative costs account for 2% of expenses. Fundraising costs represent 6%. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of €11M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Stichting het Cultuurfonds is classified as a Environment organization, registered in Netherlands. It operates as a Stichting. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has €57M in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for Stichting het Cultuurfonds. 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 het Cultuurfonds has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Dutch Tax Authority (Belastingdienst). 91% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 88%. 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 Culture Fund invests at least 40 million euros each year to strengthen culture and nature. Everywhere in the Netherlands, on the six Caribbean islands of the Kingdom and in Suriname, we make the difference. From small local initiatives to large ambitious projects. Stichting het Cultuurfonds is classified as a environment organization registered in Netherlands.
Among environment charities registered in Netherlands: Stichting het Cultuurfonds's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100 is in line with the peer average of 70/100. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 88%. Its annual revenue of €57M is well above the peer average of €11M.
Stichting het Cultuurfonds is registered in the Netherlands. Stichting het Cultuurfonds 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 het Cultuurfonds 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 002963425.
You can verify Stichting het Cultuurfonds'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 002963425. 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 het Cultuurfonds directly through its donation page (https://www.cultuurfonds.nl/word-donateur). 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.
Stichting het Cultuurfonds 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 Stichting het Cultuurfonds here: https://cbf.nl/organisaties/2339. The passport shows the most recent audit outcome and the headline financial ratios.
As an ANBI, Stichting het Cultuurfonds 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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Tax-deductibility for donors
NL donations to Stichting het Cultuurfonds 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 het Cultuurfonds 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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Sentiment
NeutralGerard van Honthorst - In alles anders dan Rembrandt - centraalmuseum.nl
Biesbosch MuseumEiland heropent twee paviljoens na metamorfose: een nieuwe beleving door heden en toekomst - Geertruidenberg.nieuws.nl
Biesbosch MuseumEiland heropent twee paviljoens na metamorfose: een nieuwe beleving door heden en toekomst - Heusden.nieuws.nl
‘Het mooiste carillon ter wereld komt in Zevenbergen te hangen’ - BN DeStem
‘Het mooiste carillon ter wereld komt in Zevenbergen te hangen’ - Brabants Dagblad
Kleine Gids over het Spaarbankbos bij Hoogeveen - Nieuws.nl
Tentoonstelling Uit het Paradijs vanaf 28 maart in Museum Klooster Ter Apel te zien - Westerwolde Actueel
Koningin Máxima reikt Prins Bernhard Cultuurfonds Prijs 2022 uit aan Anne Frank Stichting - deoranjes.nl
Video: Máxima reikt Prins Bernhard Cultuurfonds Prijs uit - Blauw Bloed
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- Belastingdienst ANBI publication standard - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Belastingdienst (Dutch Tax Authority) and KVK - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Stichting het Cultuurfonds
- What is Stichting het Cultuurfonds?
- Stichting het Cultuurfonds is a environment foundation based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The Culture Fund invests at least 40 million euros each year to strengthen culture and nature. Everywhere in the Netherlands, on the six Caribbean islands of the Kingdom and in Suriname, we make the difference. From small local initiatives to large ambitious projects.
- Where is Stichting het Cultuurfonds located?
- Headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
- What is Stichting het Cultuurfonds's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately €10M-€100M. 91% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Stichting het Cultuurfonds trustworthy?
- Stichting het Cultuurfonds has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66 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 het Cultuurfonds's registration number?
- Registration: 002963425 (Netherlands).
- What is Stichting het Cultuurfonds's website?
- https://www.cultuurfonds.nl/
- Are donations to Stichting het Cultuurfonds 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.