What ReumaNederland does

ReumaNederland (legally ReumaNederland voorheen Stichting Nationaal Reumafonds) is a Dutch non-profit foundation founded in 1926 and headquartered in Amsterdam. Its stated mission is to cure rheumatism by 2040 while supporting the approximately 2.5 million people in the Netherlands living with rheumatism or osteoarthritis. The foundation operates as a charity: it has 1-10 paid staff, mobilizes more than 50,000 volunteers and 5,000 collection organizers, and funds scientific research toward a cure, early diagnosis, juvenile rheumatism (via the JUMP program), and patient self-management. Revenue comes from individual donations, an annual nationwide door-to-door collection week, event-based fundraising (Reuma Light Walk, Reuma 100 Challenge), and recurring newsletter-driven giving. No commercial product pricing exists.

The foundation's core deliverables are a portfolio of digital platforms and programs rather than traditional products. Reuma.nl is an online community for patients; Artrose.org, launched in April 2026 with mProve and medical-society partners (KNGF, Het Beweegkader, NOV), is a national osteoarthritis care platform with information, exercise videos, and care-pathway guidance. JUMP voor Jeugdreuma targets pediatric rheumatism, while FitStap (with KWbN), the NL Actief fitness-trainer network, and the Sportfondsen swimming-pool partnership (~100 pools) deliver exercise-as-medicine programs nationally. Supporting tools include DoneerBox (physical donation box), Digitale Collectebus (online collection), In Memoriam Collectebus, Zorgchecker (health insurance comparator with Independer), and experience-expert guest lectures for healthcare training.

The go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, with a direct-to-consumer digital layer. Engagement is organized through social channels (Facebook, Instagram, X), an 8x-yearly newsletter plus 6x action emails, the annual collection week (16-21 March 2026), and experience-expert participation in research evaluation and policy advisory roles. The organization is structured as an independent foundation under Dutch law with no parent company and no subsidiaries, and operates exclusively within the Netherlands.

Name

ReumaNederland

Legal name

ReumaNederland voorheen Stichting Nationaal Reumafonds

Website

https://reumanederland.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ReumaNederland is a Dutch non-profit foundation, founded in 1926, that funds rheumatism research and supports the 2.5 million people in the Netherlands living with rheumatism or osteoarthritis through digital platforms, exercise partnerships, and community programs, aiming to cure rheumatism by 2040.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-profit Health Foundation / Patient Advocacy

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Grantmaking Foundations (813211)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Disease-Specific Research & Support (e.g., Cancer, Diabetes, ALS) (BPAGACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Health & Medical Research Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAL), Global Health Research, Evidence & Technical Assistance Organizations (HLAJAKAN)

Keywords

• Rheumatism research funding
• Patient advocacy services
• Charitable health foundation
• Osteoarthritis awareness
• Community health programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Primary revenue stream from individual donations, both one-time and recurring (monthly/annual). The organization conducts annual collection weeks, launches challenge campaigns (Reuma 100 Challenge), and accepts direct donations through its website and DoneerBox (collection box for events).
2. Event-based Fundraising: Revenue generated through organized events including the Reuma Light Walk sponsored walk, Reuma 100 Challenge jubilee campaign, and personal action pages where supporters raise money for specific activities.
3. Membership and Subscription: Newsletter subscriptions keep supporters engaged and informed about activities and research progress, with periodic action emails for specific campaigns.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ReumaNederland is a Dutch non-profit foundation that funds scientific research toward curing rheumatism, operates digital information and community platforms for patients (Reuma.nl, Artrose.org), and delivers awareness, exercise, and patient-support programs to the 2.5 million people in the Netherlands living with rheumatism or osteoarthritis. Its revenue comes from individual donations, annual collection weeks, sponsored walks, jubilee challenges, and event-based fundraising tools.

Product overview

ReumaNederland is a Dutch patient organization (formerly Stichting Nationaal Reumafonds) celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2026. The organization operates a portfolio of digital platforms and programs: Artrose.org is a new digital platform for osteoarthritis care launched in April 2026, providing information, exercise programs, and healthcare provider connections; Reuma.nl serves as the online community for people with rheumatism; the JUMP program addresses juvenile rheumatism; and FitStap provides exercise programs. Supporting tools include the DoneerBox for physical donations, Digicollect for digital fundraising collections, and the Zorgchecker for health insurance selection. The organization also coordinates the Reuma 100 Challenge and Reuma Light Walk events, offers guest lectures by expert patients, and facilitates local networks through ReumaLokaal. All services focus on supporting the 2.5 million people in the Netherlands living with rheumatism or osteoarthritis.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Reuma.nl: Online community platform for people with rheumatism providing information, tips, and peer support
• Artrose.org
• Reuma 100 Challenge
• Reuma Light Walk
• ReumaLokaal
• DoneerBox
• JUMP voor jeugdreuma

Products and services

• Artrose.org A digital platform for people with osteoarthritis that helps them take the right steps at the right time with support from healthcare providers, offering reliable information, lifestyle advice, exercise videos from specialized physiotherapists, and an overview of available osteoarthritis care in their area. Reaches approximately 1.5 million Dutch citizens living with osteoarthritis.
• Reuma.nl The online community and meeting place for everyone dealing with rheumatism, providing reliable information about rheumatism, practical tips for daily life, conversation groups with peers (lotgenoten), and an activities calendar.
• JUMP voor Jeugdreuma A program aimed at improving care for children with juvenile rheumatism by helping doctors find the right treatment immediately for children with juvenile rheumatism.
• FitStap voor Reuma A 12-week exercise and walking program tailored for people with rheumatism, developed with rheumatism specialists and delivered at dozens of locations across the Netherlands. It includes a specially trained and certified FitStap coach, once-weekly group training, twice-weekly self-selected sessions, and attention to nutrition, motivation, and cognitive fitness.
• DoneerBox A free physical donation box that can be used during special occasions such as birthdays, company parties, weddings, or farewells to collect donations for ReumaNederland.
• Digitale Collectebus (Digicollect) A digital collection bus - an online fundraising tool that allows users to create their own online collection page for donations.
• In Memoriam Collectebus An online collection bus created in memory of a deceased person to raise donations for ReumaNederland.
• Reuma Light Walk An annual sponsored walk held in the Vondelpark in Amsterdam to raise awareness and funds for rheumatism, bringing together participants in a sea of lights. Celebrates 100th anniversary in 2026.
• Reuma 100 Challenge A special jubilee campaign for the 100th anniversary of ReumaNederland in 2026, where participants create their own action page with challenges centered around the number 100.
• Nieuwsbrief (Newsletter) Newsletter subscription service that sends updates eight times per year about achievements and approximately six times per year action emails with campaigns and activities.
• Gastlessen (Guest Lectures) Guest lectures given by trained experience experts (people with rheumatism) for educational institutions training pharmacists, ergotherapists, nurses, physiotherapists, pedicures, podotherapists, and other healthcare professionals. Lectures last 1-2 hours.
• Zorgchecker A healthcare insurance checker tool developed by ReumaNederland in partnership with Independer to help people with rheumatism find the most suitable health insurance coverage.
• ReumaLokaal A local network connecting organizations and activities for people with rheumatism in the Netherlands, including national patient associations, local rheumatism patient associations, and cooperation partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• TREAT EARLIER research shows 9% of ACPA-negative patients developed RA vs 32% in placebo group when treated early
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• mProvecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2026mProve is a collaboration of seven top clinical hospitals with regional arthritis networks. Together with ReumaNederland, they developed Artrose.org as a national digital platform for osteoarthritis care.
• KNGF (Royal Dutch Physiotherapy Association)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2026KNGF collaborated in developing Artrose.org, contributing expertise in physiotherapy for osteoarthritis treatment and exercise programs.
• Het Beweegkader (Framework Physicians Movement)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2026Framework physicians for the musculoskeletal system collaborated on Artrose.org development, contributing primary care expertise for osteoarthritis management.
• NOV (Nederlandse Orthopaedische Vereniging)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2026Dutch Orthopedic Association provided input for Artrose.org development, contributing surgical and joint replacement expertise for osteoarthritis care.
• NL ActiefcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2022ReumaNederland and NL Actief partnership trained 100 fitness trainers to help people with rheumatic conditions exercise safely and enjoyably. The partnership makes sports facilities across the Netherlands accessible to people with rheumatism.
• SportfondsencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2022Partnership with Sportfondsen managing approximately 100 swimming pools in the Netherlands. Collaboration aims to improve and expand water-based exercise options for people with rheumatism, with aquasport instructors trained as 'rheumatism experts in water.'
• Koninklijke Wandel Bond Nederland (KWbN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFive-year partnership agreement bringing the FitStap walking program to people with rheumatism. The 12-week program includes a rheumatism-specific variant with certified FitStap coaches, offered at dozens of locations across the Netherlands.
• INVOLVsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerINVOLV provides training for experience experts (patient advocates) on how to evaluate research proposals and contribute their experiential knowledge effectively.
• Stichting Patient Partners NederlandsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThis foundation trains patients with rheumatoid arthritis to teach medical students and physicians how to examine joints for early RA detection. ReumaNederland supports this initiative through guest lecturer recruitment.
• EULAR (European League Against Rheumatism)supportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEuropean organization providing training resources for patient research partners, supporting ReumaNederland's experience expert development programs.
• IndependersupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Independer (health insurance comparison platform) to develop the Reumazorgvergelijker (Rheumatism Care Comparator) tool, helping patients choose appropriate insurance coverage.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Arthritis Foundation: US national nonprofit focused exclusively on arthritis research, patient advocacy, and community programs. Direct international functional peer in scope and mission.
• Diabetes Fonds: Dutch fund for diabetes research and patient support. Highly comparable as a disease-specific health charity with similar donation-driven revenue model, research funding mandate, and national volunteer-driven fundraising.
• KWF Kankerbestrijding: Dutch national health charity funding cancer research and patient support. Directly comparable as a disease-specific Dutch health nonprofit with similar donation-based fundraising model, volunteer network, and research-grantmaking mission.
• Versus Arthritis: UK-based charity dedicated to arthritis research and patient support. The closest international counterparty to ReumaNederland — a rheumatism-specific health charity with research funding, patient community, and policy advocacy.
• Hartstichting: Dutch Heart Foundation — a major national health charity funding cardiovascular research and awareness. Comparable in operating model, scale, and donor-engagement mechanics.
• Longfonds: Dutch foundation for lung disease research, patient support, and awareness. Comparable in scope, scale, and operating model — a peer Dutch health charity with national collection weeks, research funding, and community programs.

Broad incumbents

• NWO/ZonMw: Dutch national research funding body that also funds health research. Comparable in grantmaking role but as a broader, government-funded organization rather than a disease-specific nonprofit.

Others

• EULAR (European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology): European professional society for rheumatology. ReumaNederland is already an EULAR partner; comparable as a stakeholder in the rheumatism research and policy ecosystem.

Regional players

• Nationale Vereniging ReumaZorg Nederland: Dutch patient association network for rheumatism care. An adjacent ecosystem participant in the same disease area, focused on patient advocacy and care navigation.
• Reuma Liga (Belgium): Belgian rheumatism patient organization. Operates in the same disease category with comparable patient-support and awareness programs, but serves a different national market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/reumanederland
• Facebookfacebook.com/reumanederland
• Instagraminstagram.com/ReumaNederland

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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