Stichting Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association
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Stichting Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association is a arts culture organization based in 'S-GRAVENHAGE, Netherlands. Registration: 819554315.
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Mission
SONECA believes that the African and refugee community itself plays a central role in its emancipation and social participation. At the same time, cooperation with Dutch institutions, governments and social partners is essential to create sustainable connections, increase opportunities and promote inclusion.
SONECA gelooft dat de Afrikaanse en vluchtelingengemeenschap zelf een centrale rol speelt in haar emancipatie en maatschappelijke participatie. Tegelijkertijd is samenwerking met Nederlandse instellingen, overheden en maatschappelijke partners essentieel om duurzame verbindingen te creëren, kansen te vergroten en inclusie te bevorderen.
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Programs
· 3 programs run by Stichting Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association-
YCM
YCM 2026 is een project van Stichting SONECA in samenwerking met Youth Changemakers (YCM), gericht op het vergroten van bewustwording over vrouwelijke genitale verminking (VGV), huiselijk geweld en jongerenparticipatie binnen gemeenschappen in Den Haag. Het project zet in op preventie, voorlichting en dialoog om schadelijke praktijken bespreekbaar te maken en tegen te gaan. Jongerenambassadeurs spelen hierin een belangrijke rol als brug tussen jongeren, gemeenschappen en professionals. Zij worden getraind om gesprekken te voeren, bewustwording te creëren en als positieve rolmodellen binnen hun gemeenschap op te treden. Binnen YCM 2026 worden verschillende activiteiten georganiseerd, zoals trainingen, huiskamergesprekken, jongerenbijeenkomsten, voorlichtingssessies, conferenties en rondetafelgesprekken. Hiermee draagt het project bij aan kennisvergroting, empowerment en het versterken van sociale betrokkenheid onder jongeren
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Wegwijzer
Project Wegwijzer is een initiatief van Stichting SONECA dat mensen ondersteunt die moeite hebben om hun weg te vinden binnen de Nederlandse samenleving. Het project richt zich op het vergroten van zelfredzaamheid en het bieden van passende begeleiding bij sociale, maatschappelijke en praktische vraagstukken. Binnen een veilige en respectvolle omgeving krijgen deelnemers ondersteuning in hun eigen taal en met aandacht voor hun culturele achtergrond. Door een persoonlijke, toegankelijke en praktische aanpak helpt Project Wegwijzer mensen om weer grip te krijgen op hun situatie en met meer vertrouwen zelfstandig verder te kunnen.
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Stichting Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.
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- Its integrity score of 74 places it in the top 1% of the 1,118 community development charities in the Netherlands GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its registration and its financial disclosures. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyStichting Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association is a registered community development nonprofit based in The Hague, Netherlands. It is registered with the Kamer van Koophandel (KVK). It was founded in 1993 and has been operating for 33 years. Its registration number is 819554315. 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 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports €400K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Stichting Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association's official registration number is 819554315, as recorded in the national registry of Netherlands.
Stichting Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in Netherlands is 77/100.
Stichting Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association is located in The Hague, Netherlands. The organization was established in 1993 and has been active for 33 years.
Based on official tax filings, Stichting Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association has €400K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of €2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Stichting Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Netherlands. It operates as a Stichting. It has €400K in annual revenue. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Stichting Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association. 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 Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association 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). 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.
Stichting Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association is a arts culture organization based in 'S-GRAVENHAGE, Netherlands. Registration: 819554315. Stichting Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association is classified as a community development organization registered in Netherlands. The organization was founded in 1993.
Among community development charities registered in Netherlands: Its annual revenue of €400K is below the peer average of €2M.
Stichting Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association is registered in the Netherlands. Stichting Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association 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 Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association 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 819554315.
You can verify Stichting Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association'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 819554315. 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 Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association 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 Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association 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.
Filing history
1 year on file from owner (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
NL donations to Stichting Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association 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 Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association 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 (3)
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3 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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Belastingdienst (Dutch Tax Authority) and KVK - 3 disclosed in the public registry.
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Data freshness
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 3 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 · 3 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 · 1993
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
Methodology
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Quick facts about Stichting Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association
- What is Stichting Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association?
- Stichting Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association is a community development foundation based in The Hague, Netherlands. Stichting Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association is a arts culture organization based in 'S-GRAVENHAGE, Netherlands. Registration: 819554315.
- When was Stichting Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association founded?
- Stichting Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association was founded in 1993.
- Who leads Stichting Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association?
- Ahmed Abdulwahab serves as Coordinator.
- Where is Stichting Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association located?
- Headquartered in The Hague ('s-Gravenhage in the local language), Netherlands.
- What is Stichting Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately €100K-€1M.
- Is Stichting Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association trustworthy?
- Stichting Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association's registration number?
- Registration: 819554315 (Netherlands).
- What is Stichting Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association's website?
- https://www.soneca.org
- Are donations to Stichting Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association 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.