ANBI STATUS THE NETHERLANDS

WESTERLAKEN FOUNDATION

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Westerlaken Foundation holds a prestigious Dutch ANBI status, which signifies its recognition by the Dutch government as a Public Benefit Organisation. Under this status, individuals who donate to ANBIs may be eligible for income tax deductions if the total sum of their gifts exceeds 1% of the Dutch threshold income in a calendar year, with a maximum deductible limit of 10% of that income. Additionally, the foundation is exempted from inheritance tax and gift tax on inheritances and gifts received, except those made with a condition that they are not intended for public benefit.

 

As mandated by the Dutch government, the following information is required to be published on the foundation's website:

Name: Stichting Westerlaken Foundation RSIN: 85938694 Contact: info@westerlakenfoundation.org Purpose:

• Financing research on the marine environment, human and children's rights in South East Asia, particularly Indonesia.

• Financing initiatives in the field of the marine environment in South East Asia, particularly Indonesia.

• Providing financial support for emergency relief efforts in South East Asia, especially in Indonesia.

• Financing initiatives related to Cultural Heritage Management in South East Asia (amendment by laws 001)

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Main lines of the policy plan:

Governors:

• Dr. Rodney Westerlaken M.A., M.Si, B.Ed - Chairperson

• Adri Westerlaken - voor den Dag - Treasurer

• Shandy Wijaya - Secretary

 

Remuneration policy: The directors of the foundation do not receive remuneration for their work, except for possible attendance allowances. The board members are entitled to reimbursement of expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.