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Vereniging Humanistisch Verbond

The Humanist Covenant is committed to spreading humanist thought and wants to inspire and encourage people to actively develop their humanist vision of life with the aim of: …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Vereniging Humanistisch Verbond

Together we build a society in which everyone can be themselves and we look at each other.

Samen bouwen we aan een samenleving waarin iedereen zichzelf kan zijn én we naar elkaar omkijken.

Translated from Dutch by GiveRadar.

Founded
Headquarters
Amsterdam
Foundation type
Association (Vereniging)
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

ANBI
CBF-Erkend Goed Doel sinds 2001

Mission

The Humanist Covenant is committed to spreading humanist thought and wants to inspire and encourage people to actively develop their humanist vision of life with the aim of: • Experience life as meaningful; • Promote a human society.

Het Humanistisch Verbond zet zich in om het humanistische gedachtegoed te verspreiden en wil mensen inspireren en stimuleren hun humanistische levensvisie actief te ontwikkelen met als doel om: • Het leven als zinvol te ervaren; • En een humane samenleving te bevorderen.

Translated from Dutch by GiveRadar.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
Who they serve
Patients General public Other Communities LGBTI Refugees Children Prisoners Elderly

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in Netherlands
Program spending This charity: 79%
Peer average: 87%
Overhead (admin + fundraising) This charity: 21%
Peer average: 15%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
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)
€0.79
€0.13
Program€0.79
Administration€0.07
Fundraising€0.13
79% to programs 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, Vereniging Humanistisch Verbond 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 nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 74 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

Vereniging Humanistisch Verbond is a registered environment nonprofit based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is registered with the Kamer van Koophandel (KVK). It was founded in 1946 and has been operating for 80 years. Its registration number is 002881093. 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 €4M in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Vereniging Humanistisch Verbond's official registration number is 002881093, as recorded in the national registry of Netherlands.

Vereniging Humanistisch Verbond 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. The charity allocates 79% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in Netherlands is 75/100.

Vereniging Humanistisch Verbond is located in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The organization was established in 1946 and has been active for 80 years.

Based on official tax filings, Vereniging Humanistisch Verbond has €4M in annual revenue. It allocates 79% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 87% for environment charities in Netherlands. Administrative costs account for 7% of expenses. Fundraising costs represent 13%. Its revenue is below the peer average of €11M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Vereniging Humanistisch Verbond is classified as an Environment organization, registered in Netherlands. It operates as a Vereniging. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has €4M in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Vereniging Humanistisch Verbond. 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, Vereniging Humanistisch Verbond 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 79% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). 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.

Together we build a society in which everyone can be themselves and we look at each other. Vereniging Humanistisch Verbond is classified as an environment organization registered in Netherlands. The organization was founded in 1946.

Among environment charities registered in Netherlands: It allocates 79% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of €4M is below the peer average of €11M.

Vereniging Humanistisch Verbond is registered in the Netherlands. Vereniging Humanistisch Verbond 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.

Vereniging Humanistisch Verbond is a Dutch association (vereniging) - a membership-based legal entity whose members make decisions in a general assembly. Verenigingen with 'volledige rechtsbevoegdheid' (full legal capacity) are registered by notarial deed at the KvK and can hold ANBI status. A vereniging differs from a stichting in that it is member-driven: members hold the voting power in the general assembly, whereas a stichting is governed solely by its board. It is registered with the Kamer van Koophandel (KvK), the Dutch Chamber of Commerce, with RSIN 002881093.

You can verify Vereniging Humanistisch Verbond'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 002881093. 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 Vereniging Humanistisch Verbond 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.

Vereniging Humanistisch Verbond 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 Vereniging Humanistisch Verbond here: https://cbf.nl/organisaties/2908. The passport shows the most recent audit outcome and the headline financial ratios.

As an ANBI, Vereniging Humanistisch Verbond 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
€1M-€10M
79% 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 Vereniging Humanistisch Verbond 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
28

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

B.
B. v•• d•• H••
Chair

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Humanistisch Verbond discussieert over kwaliteit van leven - De Drontenaar
Jun 2026
www.dedrontenaar.nl
Bijeenkomst Humanistisch Verbond over ‘De actualiteit van Hannah Arendt’. - destadgorinchem.nl
Jun 2026
www.destadgorinchem.nl
Humanistisch Verbond discussieert over ‘Hoop’ in Lelystad - De Drontenaar
May 2026
www.dedrontenaar.nl
Humanistisch Verbond Mechelen vierde zijn 67ste Feest Vrijzinnige Jeugd | Foto - HLN
May 2026
www.hln.be
Samenwerking met Humanistisch Verbond - Vereniging Humanitas
Apr 2026
www.humanitas.nl
Humanisten Jan (77) uit Leeuwarden en Elly (58) uit Grou blikken terug op 80 jaar Humanistisch Verbond - Leeuwarder Cour
Apr 2026
lc.nl
Discussieochtend over ‘vriendelijkheid’ bij Humanistisch Verbond - De Drontenaar
Mar 2026
www.dedrontenaar.nl
Humanistisch Verbond lanceert jubileumcampagne - MarketingTribune
Feb 2026
www.marketingtribune.nl
Somehow en PINK lanceren campagne Humanistisch Verbond - Marketing Report
Feb 2026
marketingreport.nl
Humanistisch Verbond houdt discussieochtend - De Drontenaar
Feb 2026
www.dedrontenaar.nl
Form filed
€3.7M revenue
FY2024
Annual financial statements
Form filed
€4.8M revenue
FY2023
Annual financial statements
Form filed
€6.3M revenue
FY2022
Annual financial statements
Form filed
€4.6M revenue
FY2021
Annual financial statements
Form filed
€4.9M revenue
FY2020
Annual financial statements
Form filed
€3.5M 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.

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 - 7 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 · 9
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 7 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
  • Founding date · 1946
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Vereniging Humanistisch Verbond

What is Vereniging Humanistisch Verbond?
Vereniging Humanistisch Verbond is a environment association based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Together we build a society in which everyone can be themselves and we look at each other.
When was Vereniging Humanistisch Verbond founded?
Vereniging Humanistisch Verbond was founded in 1946.
Where is Vereniging Humanistisch Verbond located?
Headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
What is Vereniging Humanistisch Verbond's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately €1M-€10M. 79% of expenses go to program services.
Is Vereniging Humanistisch Verbond trustworthy?
Vereniging Humanistisch Verbond 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 Vereniging Humanistisch Verbond's registration number?
Registration: 002881093 (Netherlands).
What is Vereniging Humanistisch Verbond's website?
http://www.humanistischverbond.nl/
Are donations to Vereniging Humanistisch Verbond 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.