ANBI & published information
Below, Stichting OpenCharities Foundation publishes the information that must be public under the Dutch ANBI publication obligation. Our ANBI application was filed on 6 July 2026 and has not yet been granted; until it is, donations are not tax-deductible.
General information
- Name
- Stichting OpenCharities Foundation
- Also known as
- OpenCharities Foundation
- RSIN / tax number
- 869566453
- Chamber of Commerce no.
- 42069457
- Registered seat
- Haarlem
- Contact
- thijs@opencharities.com
- Website
- app.opencharities.com
- ANBI status
- Application filed on 6 July 2026 — not yet granted.
Board
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Jelle Bets | Chair |
| Thijs van Holthuijsen | Secretary |
| Carola Renders | Board member |
| Jasper Remonde | Treasurer |
The foundation is represented by any two board members acting jointly.
Objective
The objective of Stichting OpenCharities Foundation is to raise funds for social initiatives and charitable causes that serve the public interest, and to spend and disburse those funds in a fully transparent and publicly accountable manner. The foundation decides independently, on the basis of its own selection criteria, which initiatives it supports; the initiative lies with the foundation and not with the donor. The foundation also promotes transparency, trust and public accountability in the philanthropic sector. The foundation has no profit motive.
Allocation of funds
The foundation owns every donation it receives. Donors may express a preference for the initiatives they wish to support; this is a non-binding wish. The board decides independently, on the basis of established selection criteria and a board resolution, on the final allocation and spending. Final responsibility rests with the board at all times.
Main points of the policy plan
Fundraising — The foundation raises donations and contributions from individuals, companies, funds and other donors, primarily through the OpenCharities platform. The full donation benefits the foundation; no fee is withheld or split off from the flow of donations.
Managing assets — The foundation does not invest and holds no more capital than is reasonably needed for the continuity of its work. The board draws up a balance sheet and a statement of income and expenditure each year, within six months of the end of the financial year.
Spending — The foundation disburses funds to selected beneficiaries on the basis of a board resolution and a written cooperation agreement, in phases where possible. At least 90%, and in practice as large a share as possible, of the funds benefits the beneficiaries. On dissolution of the foundation, any positive balance is spent on a public-benefit institution (ANBI) with a similar objective.
Remuneration policy
Board members receive no remuneration for their work. Documented out-of-pocket expenses are reimbursed on presentation of receipts; no attendance fee (vacatiegeld) or other remuneration is paid. The foundation has no staff; all activities are carried out by the volunteer board.
Relationship with OpenCharities B.V.
The OpenCharities platform is developed and operated by OpenCharities B.V. The B.V. bears these costs itself, funded from its own commercial activities and expressly not from the donations to the foundation. The foundation pays no platform fee out of the flow of donations. Any arrangements between the foundation and the B.V. are commercial and at arm's length.
Current activity report
The foundation was established on 27 May 2026. In 2026 its activities focus on establishing and setting up the foundation (articles of association and notarial registration via Zaannotarissen, composition of the board), building the OpenCharities platform and payment infrastructure, and preparing the dementia-care pilot. A full report of the activities carried out will be published after the end of the first financial year (2026).
Financial accountability
The foundation was established on 27 May 2026 and has not yet closed a financial year. There is currently no income or expenditure. The budget is shown below. After the end of the first financial year (31 December 2026), a balance sheet and a statement of income and expenditure with notes will be published by 1 July 2027 at the latest.
Budget 2026
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Income (gifts and donations) | p.m. |
| Disbursements to initiatives | p.m. |
| Operating costs | p.m. |
| Balance | p.m. |
This page satisfies the publication obligation for public-benefit organisations (ANBI). Questions about this publication? Email thijs@opencharities.com.