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Netherland-America Foundation Incorporated

EIN 13-2989216 · New York, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BUILDING ON THE ENDURING HERITAGE AND VALUES SHARED BETWEEN THE PEOPLES OF THE NETHERLANDS AND THE UNITED STATES, THE NETHERLAND-AMERICA FOUNDATION SEEKS TO FURTHER STRENGTHEN THE BONDS BETWEEN OUR TWO COUNTRIES THROUGH EXCHANGE IN THE ARTS,SCIENCES, EDUCATION, BUSINESS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS.

Income
$6.4 million
Spending
$6.2 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
13.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%
Employees
8
Volunteers
170
Highest pay
$92,241, exe. director thru 4/24

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 59% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    50 of 50 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $5.4 million spent. FOUNDED IN 1921, THE NAF IS ACTIVE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:1) NAF-FULBRIGHT FELLOWSHIPS:AWARDED TO DUTCH AND AMERICAN STUDENTS PURSUING GRADUATE LEVEL STUDIES AT UNIVERSITIES IN EACH OTHER'S COUNTRIES, FUNDED BY THE WILHELMINA AND LEENDERT REUVERS EDUCATIONAL FUND, THE LOET AND EDITH VELMANS EDUCATION FUND, DM EQUITIES AND PROCEEDS FROM THE NAF BALL.2) INTERNSHIP GRANTS:AWARDED TO HIGH-ACHIEVING AND LOW-INCOME STUDENTS THROUGH BOTH THE DUTCH2USA AND USA2HOLLAND INTERNSHIP PROGRAM. AWARDED TO GRADUATES OF THE MASTER GLOBAL HEALTH PROGRAM AT MAASTRICHT UNIVERSITY, THE HEERSINK FAMILY GLOBAL HEALTH INTERNSHIP FUND HELPS GRADUATES PURSUE AN INTERNSHIP IN THE UNITED STATES. AWARDED TO HIGH-ACHIEVING DUTCH STUDENTS FOR SUMMER ACADEMIC STUDY AND INTERNSHIPS IN WASHINGTON, DC, FUNDED BY PROCEEDS FROM THE NAF AMBASSADORS' AWARDS DINNER.3) STUDENT EXCHANGE:GRANTS AWARDED TO LEIDEN LAW STUDENTS (BACHELOR'S OR MASTER'S LEVEL) WHO WISH TO STUDY IN THE US FOR A SEMESTER. FUNDED BY THE JOHANNES VAN DE POL LEGACY.4) INTEREST-FREE STUDY LOANS:AWARDED TO DUTCH STUDENTS SEEKING TO STUDY IN THE UNITED STATES AND, ON SIMILAR TERMS, TO AMERICAN STUDENTS SEEKING TO STUDY IN THE NETHERLANDS. FUNDING SOURCES INCLUDE THE MAARTEN VAN HENGEL MEMORIAL FUND, MARK PIGOTT FAMILY EDUCATION FUND, SAMUEL FREEMAN CHARITABLE TRUST AND NAF STUDY LOAN FUND.5) J1 VISA SPONSORSHIP:FOR DUTCH STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN INTERNSHIPS OR TRAINEESHIPS IN THE UNITED STATES.6) BUSINESS EXCHANGE:SUPPORTING THE EXCHANGE OF VIEWPOINTS, EXPERTISE AND IDEAS AMONGST MEMBERS OF THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY AT NAF MEETINGS AND LECTURES.7) CULTURAL GRANTS:SUPPORTING EXCHANGE BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND THE NETHERLANDS, FOR ALL AREAS OF THE ARTS. BOTH EMERGING ARTISTS AS WELL AS ESTABLISHED ORGANIZATIONS ARE ELIGIBLE.8) FRIENDS FUNDS:FACILITATING FUNDRAISING IN THE UNITED STATES FOR DUTCH CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS. THE NAF'S FISCAL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES A SIMILAR ARRANGEMENT FOR INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS. THROUGH THIS STRUCTURE, U.S. DONORS' GIFTS MAY BE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1980.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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