Stichting ItsME
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Every day 10-15 people in the Netherlands are affected by cerebral inflammation. Worldwide, 3-4 million people get cerebral inflammation. It can change a life forever. Therefore, we are committed to researching for better people and faster treatment for increasing awareness and support of affected people and family.
Dagelijks worden 10-15 mensen in Nederland getroffen door hersen(vlies)ontsteking. Wereldwijd krijgen 3-4 miljoen mensen hersen(vlies)ontsteking. Het kan een leven voorgoed veranderen. Daarom zetten we ons in voor onderzoek voor beteren en snellere behandelingvoor vergroten bewustwording en ondersteuning van getroffenen en familie.
Stichting ItsME works as an independent foundation to enable groundbreaking research and to contribute to better treatments for meningitis (Meningitis) and brain infection (Encephalitis). We do so by collecting money through (sponsor) actions. The M and E in ItsME stand for Meningitis and Encephalitis.
Stichting ItsME zet zich in als onafhankelijke stichting om grensverleggend onderzoek mogelijk te maken en bij te dragen aan betere behandelingen voor hersenvliesontsteking (Meningitis) en hersenonsteking (Encefalitis). Dat doen we door geld op te halen via (sponsor)acties. De M en E in ItsME staan voor Meningitis en Encefalitis.
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Stichting ItsME 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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#39 of 1,517 international charities in the Netherlands on integrity score
70/100 puts it in the top 4% of the cohort, tied with 3 others. Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.
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Stichting ItsME is a registered international nonprofit based in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. It is registered with the Kamer van Koophandel (KVK). It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its registration number is 860454708. 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 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. No red flags have been detected.
Every day 10-15 people in the Netherlands are affected by cerebral inflammation. Worldwide, 3-4 million people get cerebral inflammation. It can change a life forever. Therefore, we are committed to researching for better people and faster treatment for increasing awareness and support of affected people and family. Stichting ItsME is classified as an international organization registered in Netherlands. The organization was founded in 2019.
As an ANBI, Stichting ItsME 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 ItsME 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 860454708.
Stichting ItsME's official registration number is 860454708, as recorded in the national registry of Netherlands.
Stichting ItsME is located in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years.
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Quick facts about Stichting ItsME
- What is Stichting ItsME?
- Stichting ItsME is a international foundation based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Every day 10-15 people in the Netherlands are affected by cerebral inflammation. Worldwide, 3-4 million people get cerebral inflammation. It can change a life forever. Therefore, we are committed to researching for better people and faster treatment for increasing awareness and support of affected people and family.
- When was Stichting ItsME founded?
- Stichting ItsME was founded in 2019.
- Where is Stichting ItsME located?
- Headquartered in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands.
- Is Stichting ItsME trustworthy?
- Stichting ItsME has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 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 ItsME's registration number?
- Registration: 860454708 (Netherlands).
- What is Stichting ItsME's website?
- https://itsme-foundation.com/
- Are donations to Stichting ItsME 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.