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Musicians Without Borders uses the power of music to connect communities, bridge divides, and heal the wounds of war and conflict.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyStichting Musicians Without Borders is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is registered with the Kamer van Koophandel (KVK). Its registration number is 809384322. 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 67/100 for arts & culture charities in Netherlands. The organization reports €1M in annual revenue.
Stichting Musicians Without Borders 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 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in Netherlands is 67/100.
Stichting Musicians Without Borders is located in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Based on official tax filings, Stichting Musicians Without Borders has €1M in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 86% for arts & culture charities in Netherlands. Administrative costs account for 6% of expenses. Fundraising costs represent 8%. Its revenue is below the peer average of €6M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Stichting Musicians Without Borders is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in Netherlands. It operates as a Stichting. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has €1M in annual revenue.
Stichting Musicians Without Borders 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). 87% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 86%. 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.
Musicians Without Borders uses the power of music to connect communities, bridge divides, and heal the wounds of war and conflict. Stichting Musicians Without Borders is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in Netherlands.
Among arts & culture charities registered in Netherlands: Stichting Musicians Without Borders's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100 is below the peer average of 67/100. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of €1M is below the peer average of €6M.
Stichting Musicians Without Borders is registered in the Netherlands. Stichting Musicians Without Borders 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 Musicians Without Borders 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 809384322.
You can verify Stichting Musicians Without Borders'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 809384322. 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 Musicians Without Borders directly through its donation page (https://donate.musicianswithoutborders.org/fundraise). 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 Musicians Without Borders 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 Musicians Without Borders here: https://cbf.nl/organisaties/4670. The passport shows the most recent audit outcome and the headline financial ratios.
As an ANBI, Stichting Musicians Without Borders 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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NL donations to Stichting Musicians Without Borders 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 Musicians Without Borders 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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NeutralFoto Musicians without Borders op Bevrijdingsfestival Brabant 2026 - Festivalinfo
Muziek verbindt kinderen van twee regionale azc’s: ‘Zij voelen zich zo deel van een groter geheel’ | Foto - AD.nl
Muziek verbindt kinderen van twee regionale azc’s: ‘Zij voelen zich zo deel van een groter geheel’ - AD.nl
Podium Witteman - NPO.nl
Initiatief van Alkmaarse Laura Hassler bekroond. Al meer dan 25 jaar helpt Musicians Without Borders kinderen in oorlogsgebieden - Noordhollands Dagblad
Laura Hassler maakt muziek in conflictgebieden. ‘Oorlog verdeelt mensen. Muziek brengt ze bij elkaar’ - Noordhollands Dagblad
Kerst klarinetconcert voor het goede doel in De Oude Jan - rheden.nieuws.nl
‘Alles in mijn leven leidde naar wat ik nu doe’ - NRC
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Quick facts about Stichting Musicians Without Borders
- What is Stichting Musicians Without Borders?
- Stichting Musicians Without Borders is a arts & culture foundation based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Musicians Without Borders uses the power of music to connect communities, bridge divides, and heal the wounds of war and conflict.
- Where is Stichting Musicians Without Borders located?
- Headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
- What is Stichting Musicians Without Borders's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately €1M-€10M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Stichting Musicians Without Borders trustworthy?
- Stichting Musicians Without Borders has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52 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 Musicians Without Borders's registration number?
- Registration: 809384322 (Netherlands).
- What is Stichting Musicians Without Borders's website?
- http://www.musicianswithoutborders.org
- Are donations to Stichting Musicians Without Borders 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.