Hello all, I’m new here and trying to find my way around the site. The main reasons I joined are:
to look for practical information about donating and tax returns in the Netherlands. Does anyone know where I could find information about this? I’m trying to figure out if it’s worth it to get something back from taxes and what hoops I have to jump through.
suggestions for charities. My current idea is that I want to donate an amount to GiveWell for them to use as they see fit, and donate an amount to a charity specialized in providing contraception/abortion/gynaecologic health for women. If you have suggestions I would love to hear it. Preferably charities with an ANBI-status, which is a necessity in the Netherlands for the tax returns. Right now the only things I’ve found are SheDecides, which is more political action less practical, and Pathfinder International, which doesn’t have the ANBI stamp.
Welcome to the EA forum. Great to hear that you would like to donate :).
You can find information about charity selection and tax on the Doneer Effectief website. You can donate to GiveWell recommended charities via Doneer Effectief, but also to a few other charities. They also have a page with info about tax—but you may want read the website of the Belastingdienst to double check. (I can try to find the info in English for you upon request).
If you are looking for a community where you can talk about giving and charity selection, see De Tien Procent Club which is specific for the Netherlands, and Giving What We Can which is international.
Welcome to the Forum Shalott! The Tien Procent Club is a great suggestion from Imma but you can get a broader overview of the Dutch EA community via Effectief Altruisme Nederland at effectiefaltruisme.nl.
On suggestions for charities, there is no easy answer, as it depends a lot on your empirical and moral beliefs. You might be interested in these posts on family planning, which seem related to what you’re looking for. I have personally donated to Family Empowerment Media
Hello all, I’m new here and trying to find my way around the site. The main reasons I joined are:
to look for practical information about donating and tax returns in the Netherlands. Does anyone know where I could find information about this? I’m trying to figure out if it’s worth it to get something back from taxes and what hoops I have to jump through.
suggestions for charities. My current idea is that I want to donate an amount to GiveWell for them to use as they see fit, and donate an amount to a charity specialized in providing contraception/abortion/gynaecologic health for women. If you have suggestions I would love to hear it. Preferably charities with an ANBI-status, which is a necessity in the Netherlands for the tax returns. Right now the only things I’ve found are SheDecides, which is more political action less practical, and Pathfinder International, which doesn’t have the ANBI stamp.
Any replies are welcome!
Welcome to the EA forum. Great to hear that you would like to donate :).
You can find information about charity selection and tax on the Doneer Effectief website. You can donate to GiveWell recommended charities via Doneer Effectief, but also to a few other charities. They also have a page with info about tax—but you may want read the website of the Belastingdienst to double check. (I can try to find the info in English for you upon request).
If you are looking for a community where you can talk about giving and charity selection, see De Tien Procent Club which is specific for the Netherlands, and Giving What We Can which is international.
Thanks, that’s very useful information! En Nederlands is prima, hoor :)
Welcome to the Forum Shalott! The Tien Procent Club is a great suggestion from Imma but you can get a broader overview of the Dutch EA community via Effectief Altruisme Nederland at effectiefaltruisme.nl.
For example, upcoming events include a career planning session, a workshop on lobbying, and various socials around the country. We also have a co-working space in Amsterdam, an introductory course where you can learn more and meet new people, information on volunteering, and much more besides! Feel free get in touch if you have any further questions.
Hi Shalott, welcome to the Forum!
On taxes, you might be interested in this page https://doneereffectief.nl/advies/belastingvoordeel/ (en: https://doneereffectief.nl/en/advice/tax-and-anbi/ )
On suggestions for charities, there is no easy answer, as it depends a lot on your empirical and moral beliefs. You might be interested in these posts on family planning, which seem related to what you’re looking for. I have personally donated to Family Empowerment Media
Thanks, that looks useful!