Since 2008 the Dutch Tax Administration can designate an institution to be a “Public Benefit Organisation” (Dutch: Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling, ANBI). At least 90% of the efforts of an ANBI has to be focused on the general good. The Dutch Gorilla Foundation was registered as ANBI on September 24th 2015.

Advantages for the donor

All donations to ANBIs are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Additonally the Dutch Gorilla Foundation itself is exempted from inheritance tax and gift tax on inheritances and gifts it receives, except on those made under a condition such that it is not for public benefit. For more information please visit this page.

1. Name organisation

Registered Name: Gorilla Stichting Nederland
Alternative name (to be used outside the Netherlands): Dutch Gorilla Foundation

2. RSIN number / Chamber of Commerce registration

RSIN (identification number for legal entities and associations): 855559019
Chamber of Commerce number: 64189244

3. Internet address

gorillastichting.nl
gorillafoundation.nl

4. Contact

Visiting and postal address:
Klarendalseweg 265
6822 GL Arnhem
The Netherlands

We are open by appointment. Please contact us by e-mail or phone:

E-mail: info@gorillafoundation.nl
Phone: +31.6.12614164

5. Objectives

From the Articles of Association:
The foundation aims to promote the conservation and restoration of gorilla populations in central Africa and the natural environment in which they live.

The foundation has the following objectives which determine the policy of Gorilla Foundation Netherlands for the coming years:

• to raise funds for projects in Africa supported by the foundation;
• to provide information and education about the gorillas, their threatened environment and the relevance of their habitat for the world in which we live;
• to encourage partnerships between gorilla organizations worldwide.

6. Policy plan

You can download our policy plan (in Dutch) here.

 7. Members of the board

8. Remuneration policy for board members

The board members receive no remuneration for their work. They have the right to reimbursement of expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties. Supporting documents need to be submitted and reimbursement is done within the margins agreed.

9. Annual Reports

Check out the Annual Report 2023(in Dutch).

10. Financial Reports

Check out the Financial Report 2023(in Dutch).