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Worldwide Wild Gooses are strengthening those who break poverty. Concrete project, lasting difference.
Wereldwijd versterkt Wilde Ganzen aanpakkers die de armoede doorbreken. Concreet project, blijvend verschil.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyStichting Wilde Ganzen is a registered social services nonprofit based in Amersfoort, Netherlands. It is registered with the Kamer van Koophandel (KVK). Its registration number is 004040569. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports €35M in annual revenue.
Stichting Wilde Ganzen has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100. 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 59 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 91% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in Netherlands is 66/100.
Stichting Wilde Ganzen is located in Amersfoort, Netherlands.
Based on official tax filings, Stichting Wilde Ganzen has €35M in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 84% for social services charities in Netherlands. Administrative costs account for 3% of expenses. Fundraising costs represent 6%. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of €14M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Stichting Wilde Ganzen is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Netherlands. It operates as a Stichting. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has €35M in annual revenue.
Stichting Wilde Ganzen has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Dutch Tax Authority (Belastingdienst). 91% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 84%. 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.
Worldwide Wild Gooses are strengthening those who break poverty. Concrete project, lasting difference. Stichting Wilde Ganzen is classified as a social services organization registered in Netherlands.
Among social services charities registered in Netherlands: Stichting Wilde Ganzen's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 is in line with the peer average of 66/100. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of €35M is well above the peer average of €14M.
Stichting Wilde Ganzen is registered in the Netherlands. Stichting Wilde Ganzen 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 Wilde Ganzen 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 004040569.
You can verify Stichting Wilde Ganzen'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 004040569. 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 Wilde Ganzen directly through its donation page (https://www.wildeganzen.nl/help-mee/word-donateur). 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 Wilde Ganzen 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 Wilde Ganzen here: https://cbf.nl/organisaties/680. The passport shows the most recent audit outcome and the headline financial ratios.
As an ANBI, Stichting Wilde Ganzen 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 Wilde Ganzen 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 Wilde Ganzen 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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NeutralWilde Ganzen - NPO 2 - maandag 25 mei 2026 - 15:51 - TV-Gids - indebuurt.nl
Friese boer gebruikt laser om ganzen te verjagen: "Het is een verzekeringspremie" - Omrop Fryslân
Wilde Ganzen - NPO 2 - zondag 17 mei 2026 - 10:59 - TV-Gids - indebuurt.nl
Ganzen verjagen met laser pakt goed uit - Nieuwe Oogst
Actie voor oorlogskinderen in Congo: ‘Veel stress speelt grote rol’ - Baarnsche Courant
Wandeltocht in De Alde Feanen levert 4.000 euro op voor kinderen in Rio de Janeiro - RTV NOF Nieuws
Ella van ‘t Hof uit Houten zet zich in voor goed onderwijs op Bali - Wijks Nieuws
Ella van ‘t Hof uit Houten zet zich in voor goed onderwijs op Bali - Bunniksnieuws
Teken vleugels tijdens de Wilde Week van ontwikkelingsorganisatie Wilde Ganzen - Barts Boekje
Met de voeten in de klei: hoe kleine Nederlandse initiatieven wereldwijd verschil maken - Rijksoverheid
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Quick facts about Stichting Wilde Ganzen
- What is Stichting Wilde Ganzen?
- Stichting Wilde Ganzen is a social services foundation based in Amersfoort, Netherlands. Worldwide Wild Gooses are strengthening those who break poverty. Concrete project, lasting difference.
- Where is Stichting Wilde Ganzen located?
- Headquartered in Amersfoort, Netherlands.
- What is Stichting Wilde Ganzen's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately €10M-€100M. 91% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Stichting Wilde Ganzen trustworthy?
- Stichting Wilde Ganzen has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59 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 Wilde Ganzen's registration number?
- Registration: 004040569 (Netherlands).
- What is Stichting Wilde Ganzen's website?
- http://www.wildeganzen.nl
- Are donations to Stichting Wilde Ganzen 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.