Philanthropy
Philanthropy stands at the heart of our family’s vision for making a positive, lasting impact. Beyond the inherent value of helping others, strategic giving also supports effective tax planning and long-term wealth preservation. By integrating charitable contributions with the family’s financial strategies, we foster community betterment and uphold sound governance and legacy-building.
What They Do
Philanthropy stands at the heart of our family’s vision for making a positive, lasting impact. Beyond the inherent value of helping others, strategic giving also supports effective tax planning and long-term wealth preservation. By integrating charitable contributions with the family’s financial strategies, we foster community betterment and uphold sound governance and legacy-building.
Location
Based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, with projects spanning multiple continents.
Value Alignment
Supporting groundbreaking technology that addresses marine pollution resonates with the family’s preference for innovative, high-impact projects. By backing The Ocean Cleanup, the family helps cultivate global environmental benefits that fit naturally into the family’s broader philanthropic and wealth preservation strategies.
What They Do
Justdiggit restores degraded landscapes in Africa through water harvesting, tree planting and community-based environmental projects. The organisation aims to regreen land, boost agriculture and reduce climate risks.
Location
Headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, focusing on areas in Africa facing desertification.
Value Alignment
Their hands-on initiatives provide immediate, measurable results, aligning with the family’s desire for direct, tangible impact. This approach also dovetails with tax-efficient philanthropy that emphasises sustainable community development.
What They Do
War Child works to protect and educate children affected by conflict, delivering psychosocial support, safe learning environments and vital resources to rebuild young lives.
Location
Originating in the Netherlands, War Child runs global programmes tailored to meet each conflict zone’s unique challenges.
Value Alignment
Championing children’s well-being resonates with the family’s commitment to nurturing future generations. Charitable contributions here also present structured giving opportunities that integrate well with estate and tax planning.
What They Do
Akvo provides data services and digital tools to help organisations in international development and social enterprise measure, track and improve the effectiveness of their programmes.
Location
Based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, working with partners worldwide.
Value Alignment
Akvo’s emphasis on data-driven outcomes aligns with the family’s preference for innovation, transparency and accountable philanthropy. Supporting such tech-focused solutions reinforces the family’s broader wealth plan, which is centred on measurable results.
What They Do
1% For the Planet unites businesses and individuals pledging at least 1% of their annual revenue or income to environmental non-profits. By pooling resources on a global scale, they enable wide-ranging support for crucial ecological initiatives.
Location
Founded in the United States, working worldwide to connect donors with impactful environmental causes.
Value Alignment
This collective-giving model appeals to the family’s sense of collaboration and broad-reaching social responsibility. It also aligns with tax-effective giving strategies, making it possible to channel funds transparently and accountable.