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Stichting Wetlands International

Ons ultieme doel voor 2025 is dat wetlands verstandig worden gebruikt en hersteld voor de rol die zij spelen in verbetering van het menselijk welzijn en lokale bestaansmiddelen …

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
66/100 · methodology

About Stichting Wetlands International

We are dedicated to the conservation and restoration of wetlands. Our vision is a world where wetlands are treasured and nurtured for their beauty, the life they support, and the resources they provide.

Headquarters
Ede
Foundation type
Foundation (Stichting)
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

ANBI
CBF-Erkend Goed Doel sinds 2011

Mission

Ons ultieme doel voor 2025 is dat wetlands verstandig worden gebruikt en hersteld voor de rol die zij spelen in verbetering van het menselijk welzijn en lokale bestaansmiddelen - behoud van biodiversiteit, ondersteuning van de watercyclus, vermindering van klimaatverandering en de gevolgen daarvan. Zie ook onze meerjaren strategie: 'Strategic Intent 2015 - 2025', te vinden op onze website.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 2 SDG 2 · Zero Hunger End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture. SDG 3 SDG 3 · Good Health and Well-being Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. SDG 4 SDG 4 · Quality Education Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. SDG 5 SDG 5 · Gender Equality Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls. SDG 6 SDG 6 · Clean Water and Sanitation Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in Netherlands
Program spending This charity: 90%
Peer average: 88%
Overhead (admin + fundraising) This charity: 10%
Peer average: 12%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 66
Peer average: 70

Red flags

· All clear
ANBI status revocation
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every €1 goes

€0.90
Program expenses€0.90 (€13.3 million)
Administration€0.06 (€864,643)
Fundraising€0.04 (€595,013)
90% to programs beats the peer average (88%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Stichting Wetlands International is a registered environment nonprofit based in Ede, Netherlands. It is registered with the Kamer van Koophandel (KVK). Its registration number is 806703726. 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 €15M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Stichting Wetlands International 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 90% 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 Wetlands International is located in Ede, Netherlands.

Based on official tax filings, Stichting Wetlands International has €15M in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 88% for environment charities in Netherlands. Administrative costs account for 6% of expenses. Fundraising costs represent 4%. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Stichting Wetlands International 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 €15M in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Stichting Wetlands International. 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 Wetlands International 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). 90% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 88%. Visit the Stichting Wetlands International profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

We are dedicated to the conservation and restoration of wetlands. Our vision is a world where wetlands are treasured and nurtured for their beauty, the life they support, and the resources they provide. Stichting Wetlands International is classified as a environment organization registered in Netherlands.

Among environment charities registered in Netherlands: Stichting Wetlands International's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100 is in line with the peer average of 70/100. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 88%. Its annual revenue of €15M is comparable to the peer average of €11M.

Stichting Wetlands International is registered in the Netherlands. Stichting Wetlands International 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 Wetlands International 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 806703726.

You can verify Stichting Wetlands International'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 806703726. 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 Wetlands International 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.

Stichting Wetlands International 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 Wetlands International here: https://cbf.nl/organisaties/3477. The passport shows the most recent audit outcome and the headline financial ratios.

As an ANBI, Stichting Wetlands International 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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Annual revenue
€10M-€100M
90% to programs
Source: cbf (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

1 year on file from cbf (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

NL donations to Stichting Wetlands International 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.

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Leadership

A.
A.N. van der Zande
Chair

Officers & trustees (2)

Source: Public filings

A.
A.N. v•• d•• Z••••
Chair
G.
G. C••••• d• l• M•••
Secretary
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Vrijwilligers zetten zich in voor behoud grote vuurvlinder: 'Elk eitje is er één' - NOS
Jul 2025
nos.nl
Form filed
€15.0M revenue
FY2024
CBF
Wetland Plan (English) - Natuurpunt
Oct 2024
www.natuurpunt.be
Wetlands International - Postcode Loterij
May 2024
www.postcodeloterij.nl
Natuurpunt stelt Wetlandplan voor: 1500 ha vernatten om het droog te houden - Natuurpunt
Feb 2024
www.natuurpunt.be
WaterLANDS: op weg naar herstel van Europese wetlands - Nature Today
Dec 2021
www.naturetoday.com
Migranten naar Europa door degradatie moerasgebieden in Sahel - Geografie.nl
May 2017
geografie.nl
Migranten onderweg - Geografie.nl
Sep 2012
geografie.nl
’Maleisië kapt zeer snel zijn oerwoud’ - Trouw
Feb 2011
www.trouw.nl
'Rusland kan nog maanden nasmeulen’ - de Volkskrant
Aug 2010
www.volkskrant.nl
Aidsfonds 'in shock' na verlies subsidie - de Volkskrant
Mar 2010
www.volkskrant.nl

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Peer charities

Other environment in Netherlands, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Stichting Wetlands International This page 66 €15.0 million 90%
Stichting Landschap Noord-Holland 72 €18.7 million 92%
Stichting het Wereld Natuur Fonds-Nederland 72 €57.0 million 84%
Stichting Het Geldersch Landschap 72 €33.6 million 93%
Stichting Het Limburgs Landschap 69 €23.5 million 98%
Stichting Mama Cash 69 €24.9 million 80%
Vereniging Milieudefensie 69 €30.5 million 90%
It Fryske Gea 69 €11.8 million 95%
Stichting Greenpeace Nederland 66 €27.0 million 73%

Sources and verification

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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 - 2 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
May 18, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Stichting Wetlands International

What is Stichting Wetlands International?
Stichting Wetlands International is a environment foundation based in Ede, Netherlands. We are dedicated to the conservation and restoration of wetlands. Our vision is a world where wetlands are treasured and nurtured for their beauty, the life they support, and the resources they provide.
Where is Stichting Wetlands International located?
Headquartered in Ede, Netherlands.
What is Stichting Wetlands International's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately €10M-€100M. 90% of expenses go to program services.
Is Stichting Wetlands International trustworthy?
Stichting Wetlands International 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 Wetlands International's registration number?
Registration: 806703726 (Netherlands).
What is Stichting Wetlands International's website?
http://www.wetlands.org
Are donations to Stichting Wetlands International 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.