Erasmushuis

What Erasmushuis does

Stichting Erasmushuis Rotterdam is a Dutch nonprofit cultural foundation (stichting) headquartered at Calspad 20, Rotterdam, dedicated to promoting the legacy and humanist philosophy of Desiderius Erasmus within Rotterdam. The foundation's mission is to make Rotterdam "the City of Erasmus again" by promoting values of civility, tolerance, and intellectual freedom. It operates with ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling) status under KvK 24386210 and RSIN 8168.46.819, which makes donations to it tax-deductible.

The foundation's core "products" are programmatic rather than commercial: the annual Erasmusweek reaching approximately 85 primary schools through the Erasmiaans Gymnasium program; the Lof der Zotheidspeld (In Praise of Folly Medal) awarded annually to individuals embodying Erasmian values; historical publications such as 'Standbeelden van Erasmus in Rotterdam: 1549-2008' and city walks; a branded Instagram channel (@erasmushuisrotterdam) featuring Erasmian adagia; and discrete cultural initiatives including the Erasmus and Rumi mural restoration campaign (May 2026, \u20ac8,000 target) and Silent Sky Project #97 at Laurenskerk (June 2026). Underlying technology is explicitly characterized as not applicable, as the foundation operates in cultural programming, not software.

The business model is donation-based nonprofit economics rather than commercial pricing. Revenue is generated through voluntary contributions solicited via the website's donation function and through event / campaign fundraising (e.g., the mural restoration crowdfunding). There is no published pricing model, no enterprise sales motion, and no disclosed revenue. Distribution is regional, limited to Rotterdam, and achieved through free public events, school partnerships, social media, publications, and a dense network of mutually reinforcing cultural partnerships \u2014 including Erasmus Universiteit, Erasmus MC, Laurenskerk, CBK Rotterdam, Bibliotheek Rotterdam, Gemeente Rotterdam, Stichting Preamium Erasmianum, and the Comit\u00e9 Erasmus chaired by Jeroen Chabot. The foundation employs approximately 5 people and operates under a committee governance structure with endorsements from former mayor Ahmed Aboutaleb and Prof. Ali Asghar Seyed-Gohrab.

Name

Erasmushuis

Legal name

Stichting Erasmushuis Rotterdam

Website

https://erasmushuisrotterdam.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Stichting Erasmushuis Rotterdam is a Dutch ANBI-status cultural foundation that promotes the legacy and humanist philosophy of Desiderius Erasmus in Rotterdam through educational programs, annual events, publications, and cultural heritage initiatives funded by donations.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural Heritage and Civic Education Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAHAC

Arts Education & Community Arts Programs

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Arts, Culture & Heritage Nonprofits

SECONDARYBPAGAHAG

Cultural Festivals & Events Organizations

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Arts, Culture & Heritage Nonprofits

SECONDARYEDAIAKAE

Community Engagement & Social Integration Programs (Clubs, Events, Volunteering)

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/International Student Support & Cultural Integration Services

Keywords

• Cultural heritage foundation
• Educational outreach programs
• Historical research publications
• Civic values promotion
• Annual cultural events

Headquarters

HQ city

Rotterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

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Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Erasmushuis is a cultural foundation that preserves and promotes the legacy and philosophy of Desiderius Erasmus in Rotterdam. It organizes the annual Erasmusweek, runs classroom educational programs for schools, awards the Lof der Zotheidspeld to citizens embodying Erasmian values, publishes historical research and city walks on Erasmus monuments, and coordinates participatory cultural events such as the Silent Sky Project. Activities are funded through donations under the foundation's ANBI (public benefit) status.

Product overview

Erasmushuis (Stichting Erasmushuis Rotterdam) is a cultural foundation dedicated to promoting the legacy and philosophy of Desiderius Erasmus in Rotterdam. The organization operates as a single unified offering combining a digital presence through its website, annual events such as Erasmusweek, the Lof der Zotheidspeld award, cultural publications, and social media content. Rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture, it functions as an umbrella organization that coordinates various cultural and educational initiatives centered on Erasmus's values of tolerance, intellectual integrity, and civic engagement. Key activities include publishing historical research on Erasmus monuments, organizing educational programs for schools, hosting the annual Erasmusweek with activities like living libraries and philosophy workshops, presenting the Lof der Zotheidspeld award, and maintaining an Instagram presence featuring Erasmus's adagia (proverbs).

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Products and services

• Erasmusweek Annual citywide cultural and educational program organized in Rotterdam to celebrate Erasmus's legacy through activities such as living libraries, philosophy workshops, school outreach, and the Lof der Zotheidspeld award ceremony. Targeted at Rotterdam citizens and primary schools.
• Erasmus voor de klas (Erasmus for the Classroom)

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Comité Erasmus, Icoon van RotterdamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Comité Erasmus connects all initiatives from institutions, organizations, and private individuals who do something with Erasmus. It organizes the annual Erasmusweek and other activities. The committee is chaired by Jeroen Chabot.
• CBK Rotterdam (Centrum Beeldende Kunst)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCBK Rotterdam commissioned the mural of Erasmus and Rumi by artist Ahmad Haraji in 2007. They are also involved in restoration plans and coordinate public art projects in the city.
• HavenstederminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing corporation that owns the building facade where the Erasmus and Rumi mural is located. Contributing to the restoration project.
• Ahmed AboutalebminorOthersFormer mayor of Rotterdam, member of the Committee of Recommendation for the Erasmus and Rumi restoration fundraiser. Supports the project with his knowledge of both Erasmus and Rumi's philosophy.
• Ali Asghar Seyed-GohrabminorOthersProfessor of Persian and Iranian Studies at Utrecht University and expert on Sufism and Rumi. Member of the Committee of Recommendation for the Erasmus and Rumi project.
• Laurenskerk RotterdamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric church in Rotterdam that hosts the Silent Sky Project and other cultural events. The Erasmus statue stands near the Laurenskerk.
• Erasmus Universiteit RotterdamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Rotterdam university named after Erasmus, participates in joint cultural projects and events organized by the foundation.
• Erasmus MCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRotterdam university medical center named after Erasmus, participates in cultural projects and wellness initiatives.
• Stichting RUST in de ReuringcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRotterdam foundation dedicated to creating moments and places of rest in the busy city. Co-organizer of the Silent Sky Project #97.
• CBK Rotterdam (for Silent Sky Project)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentrum Beeldende Kunst Rotterdam participates in the Silent Sky Project, contributing to public art initiatives in the city.
• Bibliotheek RotterdamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRotterdam Public Library participates in cultural projects and events, including hosting philosophy workshops.
• Gemeente RotterdamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipality of Rotterdam supports cultural initiatives and events organized by the foundation and its partners.
• Stichting Preamium ErasmianumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation that organizes the annual Erasmus Prize since 1958, one of Europe's largest cultural prizes, established by Prince Bernhard. Connected through shared mission of honoring Erasmus's legacy.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Bibliotheek Rotterdam: Rotterdam public library that hosts Erasmushuis philosophy workshops and is a listed partner. Comparable as a Rotterdam-based public-facing cultural-educational institution with overlapping community programming.
• Stichting De Verre Bergen: Major Rotterdam-based philanthropic foundation funding civic and cultural initiatives. Comparable as a high-profile ANBI-status Dutch stichting operating in the same city and donor ecosystem.

Others

• Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam: Rotterdam university named after Erasmus and a core partner of Erasmushuis. Not a direct competitor but shares the Erasmus branding and collaborates on cultural events, making it an institutional peer in the Erasmus ecosystem.

Direct peers

• Stichting RUST in de Reuring: Rotterdam stichting co-organising Silent Sky Project #97 with Erasmushuis. A small Dutch civic foundation with a similar non-profit model focused on cultural programming and community engagement.
• Stichting Preamium Erasmianum: Dutch foundation that has organised the annual Erasmus Prize since 1958, sharing Erasmushuis's mission of honouring Erasmus's legacy. Listed as a core partner of Erasmushuis and the most directly comparable Dutch nonprofit in the same thematic space.
• Laurenskerk Rotterdam: Historic Rotterdam church and heritage institution that hosts Erasmushuis events such as the Silent Sky Project. Operates as a comparable Rotterdam-based cultural-heritage anchor with overlapping educational and civic programming.
• CBK Rotterdam (Centrum Beeldende Kunst): Rotterdam visual arts center that commissioned the Erasmus-Rumi mural and co-organises Erasmushuis public art initiatives. Comparable as a Rotterdam-based cultural nonprofit delivering public programming in the same ecosystem.
• Comité Erasmus, Icoon van Rotterdam: Rotterdam committee that connects all Erasmus-related initiatives and organises Erasmusweek. Listed as a core strategic partner of Erasmushuis and the most directly comparable coordinating body in the same niche.
• Stichting Vrienden van de Grote Kerk: A heritage-support Dutch stichting model for a historic church. Comparable to Erasmushuis as a small, ANBI-status Dutch nonprofit focused on preserving and activating a specific historical-cultural asset through events and education.

Broad incumbents

• Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen: Major Rotterdam art museum with a much larger scale and heritage-preservation remit. Comparable as a Rotterdam cultural institution preserving and interpreting historical and artistic collections for the public.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/erasmushuisrotterdam
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/erasmushuis

Compliance1 record

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