It Fryske Gea
It Fryske Gea aims to protect, preserve and develop nature and landscape and protect cultural historical values in Fryslan.
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Visit www.itfryskegea.nlAbout It Fryske Gea
Nature reserves and activities in Friesland
Natuurgebieden en activiteiten in Friesland
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Mission
It Fryske Gea aims to protect, preserve and develop nature and landscape and protect cultural historical values in Fryslan.
It Fryske Gea heeft als doel: bescherming, behoud en ontwikkeling van natuur en landschap en de bescherming van cultuurhistorische waarden in Fryslan.
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Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar environment in NetherlandsConcerns
· None foundWhere every €1 goes
· FY2024 · Annual financial statements (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
GiveRadar's verified records show It Fryske Gea with 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 73 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
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- 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 + methodologyIt Fryske Gea is a registered environment nonprofit based in Olterterp, Netherlands. It is registered with the Kamer van Koophandel (KVK). Its registration number is 002543928. 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 73/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports €12M in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
It Fryske Gea's official registration number is 002543928, as recorded in the national registry of Netherlands.
It Fryske Gea has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. 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 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 95% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in Netherlands is 74/100.
It Fryske Gea is located in Olterterp, Netherlands.
Based on official tax filings, It Fryske Gea has €12M in annual revenue. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 87% for environment charities in Netherlands. Administrative costs account for 4% of expenses. Fundraising costs represent 1%. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
It Fryske Gea is classified as an Environment organization, registered in Netherlands. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has €12M in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for It Fryske Gea. 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, It Fryske Gea 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 95% 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.
Among environment charities registered in Netherlands: It allocates 95% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of €12M is comparable to the peer average of €11M.
It Fryske Gea is registered in the Netherlands. It Fryske Gea 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.
You can verify It Fryske Gea'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 002543928. 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 It Fryske Gea 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.
It Fryske Gea 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 It Fryske Gea here: https://cbf.nl/organisaties/628. The passport shows the most recent audit outcome and the headline financial ratios.
As an ANBI, It Fryske Gea 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 It Fryske Gea 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.
It Fryske Gea 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
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (7)
Source: Public filings
7 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
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Nestcam is weer aan: It Fryske Gea hoopt op tiende broedsucces in De Alde Feanen - RTV NOF Nieuws
Vier de voorjaarsvakantie bij It Fryske Gea - GrootSa
Vegelinbossen blijven open voor wandelaars en fietsers na aankoop door Dunavast - Groot de Fryske Marren
Fryske Gea restaureert Park Huize Olterterp: ‘Karakter terug’ - Leeuwarder Courant
It Fryske Gea start met restauratie Park Huize - WâldNet
Afscheid van It Fryske Gea: ‘Natuur zit meer in de knel dan ooit’ - Leeuwarder Courant
Afscheidnemend directeur Henk de Vries van It Fryske Gea: "Natuur is ontzettend belangrijk" - Omrop Fryslân
Directeur It Fryske Gea: "Natuur in Fryslân op achterstand gezet door verkeerde politiek" - Omrop Fryslân
Op avontuur in het Rysterbosk: ontdek natuur en historie met It Fryske Gea - Groot de Fryske Marren
Chris Bakker in oktober nieuwe directeur It Fryske Gea - Actief Media
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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 - 7 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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 · 7 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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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Founding dateYear founded not on file
Methodology
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Quick facts about It Fryske Gea
- What is It Fryske Gea?
- It Fryske Gea is a environment nonprofit organization based in Olterterp, Netherlands. Nature reserves and activities in Friesland
- Where is It Fryske Gea located?
- Headquartered in Olterterp, Netherlands.
- What is It Fryske Gea's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately €10M-€100M. 95% of expenses go to program services.
- Is It Fryske Gea trustworthy?
- It Fryske Gea has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 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 It Fryske Gea's registration number?
- Registration: 002543928 (Netherlands).
- What is It Fryske Gea's website?
- http://www.itfryskegea.nl
- Are donations to It Fryske Gea 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.