Familiehuis Daniel den Hoed

What Familiehuis Daniel den Hoed does

Familiehuis Daniel den Hoed is a Dutch nonprofit foundation (Stichting) founded in 1991, operating a 30-room temporary lodging facility in Rotterdam's Little C district directly opposite the Erasmus MC Kanker Instituut. The organization provides a 'home away from home' for family members of cancer patients undergoing treatment, as well as for outpatient oncology patients themselves, delivering approximately 8,700 overnight stays annually across a mix of standard rooms, three long-term studios, and five wheelchair-accessible units. The facility spans floors 6-11 of building 'The Scott' and includes communal kitchen facilities, a fitness room, lounge areas, and a sky terrace.

The revenue model is hybrid donation-and-subsidy in nature: guests pay a symbolic €25 per room per night against an actual cost of at least €100 per night, with the differential funded by donations. The organization receives zero government subsidies and is fully dependent on individual donations, periodic gifts, corporate partnerships (notably a €15,000/year room adoption program with three-year minimums), and annual fundraising events such as the Zing je Schor music event. Go-to-market is community-led: guests arrive primarily through medical staff referrals at Erasmus MC, while fundraising is driven through the website, social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), email newsletters, earned media, and event participation.

Operations are run by a small paid management team (1-10 employees) under director Rachel Maréchal, supported by an unpaid board chaired by Annette Ottolini and approximately 115 active volunteers who ensure 365-day operational coverage. Strategic partnerships anchor the funding base, most notably with Stichting Roparun (which enabled the Little C relocation) and KWF Kankerbestrijding (which funded the under-construction Daniel den Hoedbrug, a 100-meter pedestrian connection scheduled to open in late 2026). The organization holds ANBI status since 2008 and CBF Erkend Goed Doel certification since 2002, reinforcing donor trust and tax efficiency.

Name

Familiehuis Daniel den Hoed

Legal name

Stichting Familiehuis Daniel den Hoed

Website

https://familiehuis.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Familiehuis Daniel den Hoed is a Dutch nonprofit foundation operating a 30-room temporary lodging facility in Rotterdam opposite Erasmus MC, providing affordable overnight stays to family members of cancer patients and outpatient oncology patients, funded entirely by donations and volunteers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Cancer Family Lodging

NAICS

Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps (7213)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAGAEAK

Co-Living / Hybrid Extended-Stay Residences

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Extended-Stay & Serviced Apartments (Aparthotels)

SECONDARYTHAMABAB

Hosted Private Rooms (On-Site Host)

Travel & Hospitality/Vacation Rentals & Short-Term Stays/Private Rooms & Shared-Home Stays

Keywords

• Cancer patient lodging
• Family accommodation services
• Patient family housing
• Nonprofit hospitality services
• Charity guest house

Headquarters

HQ city

Rotterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Guest Contributions: Guests pay a symbolic contribution of €25 per room per night, which covers only a small portion of actual costs (at least €100 per night). The remaining cost is subsidized through donations.
2. Donations and Fundraising: Individual and corporate donations form the primary revenue stream. The organization receives no government subsidies and is entirely dependent on donors and volunteers. Various donation mechanisms include one-time gifts, periodic gifts, Tikkie payments, iDEAL transfers, and collection boxes.
3. Event Fundraising: Annual and recurring fundraising events such as 'Zing je Schor' (a music event that raised €162,319 in 2025), Rabo ClubSupport campaigns, and corporate-sponsored activities.
4. Corporate Partnerships: Companies can adopt guest rooms for €15,000 per year (minimum 3-year period), with naming rights and recognition. Corporate donations and sponsorship of events provide additional revenue.
5. Karma Points Platform: A new platform where donors support the Familiehuis and receive karma points that can be redeemed for experiences at partner brands, creating a mutual benefit model.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Familiehuis Daniel den Hoed provides a temporary 'home away from home' lodging service for family members of cancer patients undergoing treatment at Erasmus MC Kanker Instituut, and for outpatient cancer patients themselves. The facility offers 30 guest rooms (including 3 studios and 5 wheelchair-accessible rooms) in the Little C district of Rotterdam, with communal kitchen, fitness room, terrace, and 24/7 volunteer support. Guests pay a symbolic €25 per room per night, with the remaining operational cost covered entirely by donations and volunteers.

Product overview

Familiehuis Daniel den Hoed is a single, unified hospitality service offering temporary accommodation for family members of cancer patients and outpatient cancer patients near Erasmus MC Kanker Instituut in Rotterdam. The core product consists of 30 guest rooms across floors 6-11 of Little C building, with amenities including kitchen facilities, fitness room, lounge, terrace, and library. Supporting modules include a Kentaa-based fundraising platform for campaigns, Karma Points loyalty integration for modern donors, room adoption corporate sponsorship, and planned giving (nalatenschap) programs. The organization receives no government subsidies and relies entirely on donations and volunteer support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Familiehuis Daniel den Hoed Accommodation Service Temporary 'home away from home' lodging service for family members of cancer patients being treated at Erasmus MC Kanker Instituut, and for outpatient cancer patients themselves. Offers 30 guest rooms including 3 studios for long-term stays and 5 wheelchair-accessible rooms, with communal kitchen, fitness room, terrace, and 24/7 trained volunteer support. Guests pay a symbolic €25 per room per night.
• Room Adoption Program (Kameradoptie) Corporate sponsorship program where companies can adopt a guest room for €15,000 per year (minimum 3-year commitment), with the company name displayed on the adopted room door. Provides businesses with a tangible CSR engagement opportunity in Rotterdam.
• Legacy/Bequest Giving Program (Nalatenschap) Planned giving program allowing donors to include the Familiehuis in their will or estate, with 100% exemption from inheritance tax as an ANBI institution. Enables donors to make a long-term philanthropic commitment to the foundation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8,700 overnight stays per year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and notable.

• Karma PointsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 October 2025New platform partnership where donors can support the Familiehuis and receive karma points redeemable for experiences at partner brands.
• Dura VermeernotableImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 25 September 2025Construction company building the Daniel den Hoedbrug, connecting the Familiehuis to Erasmus MC. Symbolic first pile screwed on September 24, 2025.
• EekominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 August 2025Collection partner for recycling cartridges, phones, and tablets. Provides revenue to the Familiehuis from recyclable items donated by individuals and businesses.
• Theater WalhallanotableGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 April 2025Venue partner for the annual 'Zing je Schor' fundraising event. Provides the venue free of charge as part of their charitable support.
• BytesnetnotableGTM or Marketing PartnerIT infrastructure company that supports the Familiehuis, including sponsorship of events and promotional activities.
• NOSUCH (Creative Agency)notableGTM or Marketing PartnerCreative agency that developed the award-winning campaign concept for the Ocean Outdoor Digital Creative Competition, pro bono.
• Het Groot Niet Te VermijdennotableGTM or Marketing PartnerLive band that provides musical accompaniment for the 'Zing je Schor' fundraising event, contributing their time and talent pro bono.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Ronald McDonald House Charities Nederland: Parent network operating multiple Ronald McDonald Huizen across the Netherlands (Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, etc.) for families of sick children; broader incumbent offering the same charitable family-lodging model at greater scale and across multiple hospital partnerships.

Others

• Stichting Roparun: Major Dutch cancer charity that funded construction of the Familiehuis's Little C facility; operates in the same cancer-care ecosystem and channels funds to similar patient-support initiatives, making it a key funding peer and ecosystem participant rather than a direct operator.
• KWF Kankerbestrijding: Dutch Cancer Society funding the construction of the Daniel den Hoedbrug connecting the Familiehuis to Erasmus MC; comparable as a major cancer-care ecosystem funder that supports similar patient-support infrastructure, though not a direct lodging operator.
• Prinses Máxima Centrum voor Kinderoncologie: Dutch pediatric oncology center that partners with family lodging facilities for parents of children undergoing cancer treatment; serves the same patient ecosystem and benefits from the same family-lodging model, though as a hospital rather than a lodging operator.

Direct peers

• Ronald McDonald Huis Sophia Rotterdam: Operates family lodging near the Erasmus MC Sophia Children's Hospital in Rotterdam, providing the same core service (temporary 'home away from home' for families of pediatric patients) to an adjacent hospital in the same Erasmus MC complex. Most direct comparable peer given shared location, mission, and beneficiary profile.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FamiliehuisDanielDenHoed
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/familiehuis-daniel-den-hoed
• Instagraminstagram.com/familiehuis_ddh
• Xx.com/familiehuis

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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