ANBI – Stichtingkroon

About ANBI status

Stichting KROON has ANBI status (Public Benefit Organisation). This
means that we are officially recognised as an organisation serving the public interest.
This offers you significant tax benefits and extra assurance that your
donation will benefit our mission.

In the Netherlands, ANBI status is granted by the Tax and Customs Administration to
foundations and associations that are committed to a social purpose, without
profit-making for directors or founders. Stichting KROON is also recognised
as a cultural ANBI. This means that we are committed to the preservation and
dissemination of cultural heritage, and that donors benefit from an additional
charitable tax deduction.

In this way, your support contributes directly to the preservation and dissemination
of knowledge about Dutch orders of knighthood and honours, whilst you
benefit from the advantages of an ANBI donation.

Our ANBI declaration Gifting for tax relief

In practical terms, this means the following for our donors:

Tax deductibility

Donations to Stichting KROON are, in many cases, tax-deductible against income tax or corporation tax, meaning your donation costs less in net terms.

Transparency

As an ANBI, we are obliged to publish our financial data and board information. This ensures maximum transparency regarding how your contribution is used.

Expenditure

Your donation will be used exclusively to achieve the aims of Stichting KROON, such as gathering and sharing knowledge about Dutch honours.

Community

You’ll become part of the community that keeps this heritage alive. And you’ll receive updates on new discoveries, stories and projects in which your support is highlighted.

General

What exactly is ‘ Stichting KROON ’?

Stichting KROON is an independent knowledge and storytelling centre dedicated to Dutch honours. We collect facts, stories and visual material from reliable sources. We make this available in a central database, so that anyone can see online how honours came into being and what they signify.

What is the aim and mission of ‘ Stichting KROON ’?

Our aim is to preserve and share knowledge about recognition and appreciation. We do this by documenting honours, recording their stories and those of the recipients, and providing context. In this way, we show how these symbols of recognition are linked to our history and identity.

What is a decoration?

An ‘award’ is a collective term for any visible and tangible (i.e. not a statue) token of appreciation for proven merits, services or achievements, or for a knighthood. In everyday language, other terms are also frequently used, such as ‘medal’ or ‘ribbon’. If you would like to know more about definitions, terms and interpretations relating to honours, a wealth of information can be found in this Lexicon of the Study Group on Orders of Knighthood and Honours.

How do I know your information is accurate?

Where can I find more information about Dutch orders of chivalry and honours?

In the knowledge base, you can filter by order, ribbon colour, period or type of decoration. Each entry includes references to archives and literature, so you can see how we obtained the information. Further information can also be found at the Chancellery of the Dutch Orders and at the Foundation for the Preservation of the Museum of the Chancellery of the Dutch Orders.

How often is the knowledge base updated?

Can I become a member or get involved in some other way?

There is no membership, but you can get involved by making a donation. The Donate page contains instructions on how to do this, and explains what your donation helps to achieve. If, in addition, you have an interesting project idea or a fascinating story that you’d like to work on with us, we’d love to hear from you.

Can I add information or photos myself?

You cannot add items yourself. However, we’d love it if you could share your information with us so that we can work together to see if it’s suitable for inclusion in the database at Stichting KROON. Please use the contact form to get in touch with us.

How can I contact Stichting KROON with any questions or suggestions?

Is KROON part of the government or independent?

We are an independent foundation. Whilst we may collaborate with (semi-)governmental bodies, we always retain our editorial independence. This ensures that our publications are factual and unbiased.

Why do you combine facts with personal stories?

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Documents

All relevant documents in one place

ANBI declaration

Find out how Stichting KROON meets the requirements of the Tax and Customs Administration and why your donation is tax-deductible and reliable.

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Annual Financial Report

Here you will find the financial report for the year 2025.

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Annual Report

Read about what has been achieved over the past year. From the organisation’s founding to the launch of the website and the first projects in which your support has yielded tangible results. We expect the annual report to be published in mid-2026.

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Policy Plan

Discover our mission, objectives and planned activities. This document shows how we translate your contribution into tangible heritage conservation.

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Articles of Association

View the articles of association at Stichting KROON. These set out how we operate, make decisions and safeguard our independence.

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