Stichting Wereldkinderen
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Stichting Wereldkinderen is a youth development organization based in 'S-GRAVENHAGE, Netherlands. Annual revenue: $1.0 million. 94% of spending goes directly to programs. Registration: 805639287.
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Mission
World children are a child welfare organisation that defends the rights and welfare of vulnerable children in developing countries. We work with local organisations that prevent children from entering the streets or homes. If growing up within our own family is not possible, we see a local family as a good alternative. If that is not feasible, we can intervene in international adoption. We see adoption as an international child protection measure.
Wereldkinderen is een kinderwelzijnsorganisatie die opkomt voor de rechten en het welzijn van kwetsbare kinderen in ontwikkelingslanden. We werken samen met lokale organisaties die voorkomen dat kinderen op straat of in een tehuis komen. Als opgroeien binnen de eigen familie niet mogelijk is, zien wij een lokaal gezin als een goed alternatief. Is dat niet haalbaar dan bemiddelen we bij interlandelijke adoptie. Wij zien adoptie als een internationale kindersbeschermingsmaatregel.
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Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar youth development in NetherlandsConcerns
· None foundWhere every €1 goes
· FY2024 · Annual financial statements (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Stichting Wereldkinderen has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including CBF.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by CBF - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- GiveRadar has verified financial records for only 2% of youth development charities in the Netherlands, and this is one of them. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 76 places it in the top 1% of the 1,328 youth development charities in the Netherlands GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyStichting Wereldkinderen is a registered youth development nonprofit based in The Hague, Netherlands. It is registered with the Kamer van Koophandel (KVK). It was founded in 1971 and has been operating for 55 years. Its registration number is 805639287. 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 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports €1M in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. The charity has 1 community review with an average rating of 1.0/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 3.2/5 based on 1 review.
Stichting Wereldkinderen's official registration number is 805639287, as recorded in the national registry of Netherlands.
Stichting Wereldkinderen has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 94% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in Netherlands is 83/100.
Stichting Wereldkinderen is located in The Hague, Netherlands. The organization was established in 1971 and has been active for 55 years. Its registered address is Regulusweg 11, 2516 AC Den Haag, the Netherlands.
Based on official tax filings, Stichting Wereldkinderen has €1M in annual revenue. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 90% for youth development charities in Netherlands. Administrative costs account for 5% of expenses. Fundraising costs represent 1%. Its revenue is below the peer average of €3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Stichting Wereldkinderen is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in Netherlands. It operates as a Stichting. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has €1M in annual revenue. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Stichting Wereldkinderen. 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 Wereldkinderen 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 94% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 90%). The organization has a moderate Trustpilot rating of 3.2/5. 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.
Stichting Wereldkinderen is a youth development organization based in 'S-GRAVENHAGE, Netherlands. Annual revenue: $1.0 million. 94% of spending goes directly to programs. Registration: 805639287. Stichting Wereldkinderen is classified as a youth development organization registered in Netherlands. The organization was founded in 1971.
Among youth development charities registered in Netherlands: It allocates 94% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 90%. Its annual revenue of €1M is below the peer average of €3M.
Stichting Wereldkinderen is registered in the Netherlands. Stichting Wereldkinderen 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 Wereldkinderen 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 805639287.
You can verify Stichting Wereldkinderen'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 805639287. 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 Wereldkinderen directly through its donation page (https://www.wereldkinderen.nl/help-mee/doneren). 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 Wereldkinderen 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 Wereldkinderen here: https://cbf.nl/organisaties/40. The passport shows the most recent audit outcome and the headline financial ratios.
As an ANBI, Stichting Wereldkinderen 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
6 years on file from Annual financial statements (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
NL donations to Stichting Wereldkinderen 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 Wereldkinderen 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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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (5)
Source: Public filings
5 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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Activity timeline
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Donor reviews (1)
1.0 / 5 average · includes imported Trustpilot
Kinderhandel! Is misschien niet te zien, komt het wel op neer. Hebben levens van wereldkinderen verpest, maar dat vertellen ze niet. Zamelen geld in met zogenaamd goede verhalen, maar in de werkelijkheid verpesten ze levens door zich te bemoeien en de helft van de kennis niet eens hebben. Doneer niet!! Adopteer ook niet!!
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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 - 5 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Donor reviews (external)
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- Community reviews (verified email)
- GiveRadar Community Reviews - 1 verified review(s) on file.
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 5 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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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 · 1971
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Stichting Wereldkinderen
- What is Stichting Wereldkinderen?
- Stichting Wereldkinderen is a youth development foundation based in The Hague, Netherlands. Stichting Wereldkinderen is a youth development organization based in 'S-GRAVENHAGE, Netherlands. Annual revenue: $1.0 million. 94% of spending goes directly to programs. Registration: 805639287.
- When was Stichting Wereldkinderen founded?
- Stichting Wereldkinderen was founded in 1971.
- Where is Stichting Wereldkinderen located?
- Headquartered in The Hague ('s-Gravenhage in the local language), Netherlands.
- What is Stichting Wereldkinderen's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately €1M-€10M. 94% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Stichting Wereldkinderen trustworthy?
- Stichting Wereldkinderen has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Wereldkinderen's registration number?
- Registration: 805639287 (Netherlands).
- What is Stichting Wereldkinderen's website?
- http://www.wereldkinderen.nl
- Are donations to Stichting Wereldkinderen 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.