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Stichting Wetlands International

Our ultimate goal for 2025 is that wetlands are used and restored wisely for the role they play in improving human well-being and local livelihoods - preserving biodiversity, …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
70/100 · 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

Our ultimate goal for 2025 is that wetlands are used and restored wisely for the role they play in improving human well-being and local livelihoods - preserving biodiversity, supporting the water cycle, reducing climate change and its consequences. See also our multi-annual strategy: 'Strategic Intent 2015 - 2025', available on our website.

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.

Translated from Dutch by GiveRadar.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

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: 70
Peer average: 75

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for ANBI status revocation, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every €1 goes

· FY2024 · Annual financial statements (FY2024)
€0.90
Program€0.90
Administration€0.06
Fundraising€0.04
90% to programs beats the peer average (88%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Stichting Wetlands International has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including CBF.

  • GiveRadar has verified financial records for only 3% of environment charities in the Netherlands, and this is one of them. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than 94% of comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership and a mission statement. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 70 places it in the top 1% of the 2,781 environment charities in the Netherlands GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

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. 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. The organization reports €15M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Stichting Wetlands International's official registration number is 806703726, as recorded in the national registry of Netherlands.

Stichting Wetlands International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. 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 75/100.

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 an 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Stichting Wetlands International 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 90% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 88%). 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.

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 an environment organization registered in Netherlands.

Among environment charities registered in Netherlands: 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.

Annual revenue
€10M-€100M
90% to programs
Source: Annual financial statements (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from Annual financial statements (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019.
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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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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
46

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

A.
A.N. v•• d•• Z••••
Chair

Officers & trustees (2)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

4 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
€15.0M revenue
FY2024
Annual financial statements
Wetlands International - Postcode Loterij
May 2024
www.postcodeloterij.nl
Form filed
€14.5M revenue
FY2023
Annual financial statements
Form filed
€13.7M revenue
FY2022
Annual financial statements
Form filed
€10.3M revenue
FY2021
Annual financial statements
WaterLANDS: op weg naar herstel van Europese wetlands - Nature Today
Dec 2021
www.naturetoday.com
Megadam Guinee bedreigt wetlands in Centraal-Mali - Het Parool
Jan 2021
www.parool.nl
Form filed
€8.6M revenue
FY2020
Annual financial statements
Boskalis en Wetlands International onderzoeken mogelijkheden ‘blue carbon’ - Waterforum
Feb 2020
www.waterforum.net
Form filed
€8.5M revenue
FY2019
Annual financial statements

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Cause areas in Netherlands

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education 9,144
Arts & Culture 6,347
Health 5,728
Religion 5,388
Environment this charity 2,781
International 1,515
Youth Development 1,329
Community Development 1,118
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Most common causes in Netherlands

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Arts & Culture 12,590
Religion 8,224
Youth Development 8,068
Research 5,470
Disability 4,113
Cultural Heritage 2,973
Poverty 2,363
International Development 2,339

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

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 16, 2026
Registry checked
Jul 19, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 8
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 2 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
Not available · 3
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Founding date
    Year 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 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 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.