Nationaal Fonds voor de Sport

What Nationaal Fonds voor de Sport does

Nationaal Fonds voor de Sport (Stichting Nationaal Fonds voor de Sport, also abbreviated NFvdS) is the only national umbrella sports foundation in the Netherlands. It is a registered ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling) charitable foundation headquartered in Utrecht, operating from two offices — at Mariaplaats 21 (hosted by VSBfonds) and Orteliuslaan 1041. The foundation finances sport projects and programs across the Kingdom of the Netherlands that use sport as a means to strengthen society, focusing on people marginalized by mental or physical limitations, social factors, or financial circumstances. It serves three primary beneficiary segments: people with physical limitations, youth with mental health challenges, and socially excluded groups, with secondary focus on seniors and mind-sports athletes.

The foundation operates through three impact programs — Sport voor Mentale Gezondheid, Sport voor Sociale Cohesie, and Sport voor Fysieke Gezondheid — complemented by a portfolio of eight named sub-funds: Het VriendenLoterij FanFonds, Fonds Breedtesport voor Mensen met een Visuele Beperking, Fonds Talenten met een Visuele Beperking, Antoinette Foundation, Het Krajenbrink Denksportfonds, Marit Bouwmeester Foundation, Het Kingdom Talentfonds, and Bettine Vriesekoop Fonds. Its only significant technology surface is the FindNFund online platform used for grant applications. The organization runs with a lean staff of approximately 8 employees, is led by General Director Cees Juffermans, and is publicly represented by ambassadors Gregory Sedoc and Ranomi Kromowidjojo.

Its business model is purely philanthropic: it generates inflows through one-time and recurring donations, bequests and legacies, named-fund endowments, and giving circles (Geefkring), and distributes grants to individual athletes and sport organizations — with maximum per-project grants up to €10,000 for visual-impairment sport funding, €100,000 allocated to the 2024 social-cohesion program, and €61,000 in annual budget for the Visual Impairment fund. To date the foundation has realized 86+ projects, supported 76+ sport organizations, and helped 3,240+ athletes. Key institutional partners include NOC*NSF, KNDB, VSBfonds, Sportcentrum Papendal, and Hogeschool van Amsterdam.

Name

Nationaal Fonds voor de Sport

Legal name

Stichting Nationaal Fonds voor de Sport

Website

https://nationaalfondsvoordesport.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nationaal Fonds voor de Sport is the sole national umbrella sports foundation in the Netherlands, funding sport projects that promote physical health, mental health, and social cohesion for marginalized groups including people with disabilities, at-risk youth, and socially excluded populations, distributing grants through eight named sub-funds.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Philanthropy

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Sports Fundraising & Development Services (Foundations, NIL Collectives Support) (MPAKAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability & Adaptive Sport Governing Bodies (Paralympic & Sport-Specific) (MPAKAFAL), Athletics Fundraising, Sponsorships & NIL Support (EDALAIAN)

Keywords

• Sports philanthropy grants
• Charitable sports funding
• Community sports programs
• Athlete development grants
• Inclusive sports initiatives

Headquarters

HQ city

Utrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Gifts: The foundation receives one-time and periodic donations from supporters to designated theme areas, existing projects, or existing sport funds. Donations can be made directly to the account: NL 84 ABNA 0104 1041 04.
2. Bequests and Legacies: Supporters can include a contribution in their will, which is executed according to their wishes by the foundation.
3. Named Funds: Supporters can establish their own named fund with a chosen theme and target group. The foundation manages the endowment for a determined or undetermined period.
4. Giving Circles (Geefkring): Supporters join an existing giving circle or start a new one, collectively choosing which specific cause to support, including regional preferences.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Nationaal Fonds voor de Sport is a Dutch charitable foundation (Stichting) that finances sport projects and programs serving as a means to strengthen society. It collects donations, bequests, and named funds from supporters and distributes grants to sport organizations, clubs, municipalities, and individual athletes across the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The foundation operates an umbrella portfolio of named funds and three impact programs focused on physical health, mental health, and social cohesion through sport.

Product overview

Nationaal Fonds voor de Sport is the only national umbrella sports fund in the Netherlands offering a unified platform of funding programs and named funds. The core offering consists of three impact programs—Sport voor Mentale Gezondheid, Sport voor Sociale Cohesie, and Sport voor Fysieke Gezondheid—complemented by multiple named funds including Het VriendenLoterij FanFonds, Krajenbrink Denksportfonds, Fonds Breedtesport voor mensen met een Visuele Beperking, and others. The fund operates primarily as a grant-making organization, not a technology product, facilitating donations and project funding through their platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nationaal Fonds voor de Sport (Core Fund) The national umbrella sports fund in the Netherlands that finances projects and programs using sport as a means to strengthen society, improve health, and foster social connections for people excluded due to mental or physical limitations, social factors, or financial circumstances.
• Sport voor Mentale Gezondheid Programma Impact program supporting projects that use sport to improve the mental health of young people, addressing psychological complaints and providing tools for stress reduction and building self-confidence.
• Sport voor Sociale Cohesie Programma Impact program strengthening social cohesion in the Netherlands through sport by supporting sports clubs that welcome and actively involve neighborhood residents from different backgrounds.
• Sport voor Fysieke Gezondheid Programma Impact program improving physical health through sport by supporting sports clubs to offer accessible sports opportunities for more people, including seniors, the elderly, and those at risk of health problems.
• Krajenbrink Denksportfonds A legacy/bequest fund supporting thinking sports (draughts/checkers, chess, and bridge) with particular focus on draughts, funding innovations, masterclasses, top athletes, and talent development in intellectual sports.
• Het VriendenLoterij FanFonds Named fund supporting fan-driven sport initiatives in partnership with VriendenLoterij.
• Fonds Breedtesport voor mensen met een Visuele Beperking Named fund supporting recreational sport projects for people with visual impairment in the Netherlands, with annual budget of EUR 61,000 and maximum grant of EUR 10,000 per project.
• Fonds Talenten met een Visuele Beperking Named talent fund supporting top athletes with visual impairments through specialized equipment and training to pursue competitive sports.
• Antoinette Foundation Named fund managed within the foundation's portfolio supporting specific sport initiatives.
• Marit Bouwmeester Foundation Named fund managed within the foundation's portfolio supporting specific sport initiatives.
• Het Kingdom Talentfonds Named fund supporting talented athletes across the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
• Bettine Vriesekoop Fonds Named fund managed within the foundation's portfolio supporting specific sport initiatives.

Quantifiable outcome

• 86+ projects realized
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Sportcentrum PapendalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 January 2025Host venue for the Krajenbrink Denksportfonds launch event.
• Elly Ton, Lambert-Jan Koops, Frans BootcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 30 January 2025External advisors appointed by Johan Krajenbrink to review and guide Krajenbrink Denksportfonds applications. They have expertise in mind sports.
• VSBfondscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVSBfonds is a key partner hosting one of the foundation's two office locations. They collaborate on shared goals of strengthening Dutch society through sport.
• NOC*NSFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Dutch Olympic Committee*National Sports Federation collaborates with the foundation, including donation of €5,000 to Krajenbrink Denksportfonds at launch. André Cats, Director of Elite Sport at NOC*NSF, participated in the fund launch.
• KNDB (Koninklijke Nederlandse Dambond)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Royal Dutch Checkers Association is a key partner for the Krajenbrink Denksportfonds, supporting top checkers athletes including those seeking NOC*NSF A-status.
• Gemeente UtrechtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe municipality of Utrecht hosts the foundation's offices at two locations.
• Showdownvereniging Veenendaal (at TTV SKF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSport club for visually impaired that received funding for new showdown table through the Visual Impairment Fund.
• Sportservice De ValleiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOrganization that stimulates sport and health in Ede, Rhenen, and Wageningen. Implements projects like football training for AZC residents in partnership with WVV Wageningen.
• Hogeschool van AmsterdamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner visible in the organization's partner logo section on the homepage.
• Gemeente UtrechtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner visible in the organization's partner logo section on the homepage.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stichting DOEN: Dutch grantmaking foundation funding innovative social, cultural, and sustainability initiatives, including sport-for-good programs. Comparable as an ANBI foundation distributing grants to Dutch civil society, with overlapping applicant pools in social cohesion.
• Johan Cruyff Foundation: Dutch charitable foundation that activates sport for youth with disabilities and in low-SES neighborhoods — a near-identical target beneficiary set to Nationaal Fonds voor de Sport's accessible-sport and social-cohesion programs. Compares on ANBI-style giving model, named-fund structure, and elite-athlete involvement.
• Oranjefonds: Dutch national fund (formerly Oranje Fonds) supporting social initiatives including sport-based community projects. Comparable as a Dutch ANBI-registered grantmaker focused on social cohesion and inclusion — directly overlapping Nationaal Fonds voor de Sport's Sport voor Sociale Cohesie program.
• VSBfonds: Dutch national foundation that supports projects strengthening society, including sport. VSBfonds is both a co-location partner (hosts one of Nationaal Fonds voor de Sport's offices) and a direct functional peer as another major Dutch grantmaking foundation with overlapping sport/social-cohesion themes.
• KNVB Foundation: Social arm of the Royal Dutch Football Association, funding football-based social and health projects across the Netherlands. A direct sport-for-good peer sharing the same beneficiary segments (youth, social cohesion) and the same ANBI-eligible donation mechanics.
• Fonds Gehandicaptensport: Dutch foundation specifically funding sport for people with disabilities. Directly comparable to Nationaal Fonds voor de Sport's Fonds Breedtesport and Fonds Talenten voor Mensen met een Visuele Beperking — same beneficiary, same grantmaking/ANBI model.

Broad incumbents

• NOC*NSF: Dutch Olympic Committee and National Sports Federation — both partner (donated €5,000 to the Krajenbrink Denksportfonds) and broad peer as the umbrella organization for elite and amateur sport in the Netherlands. Comparable in mission to channel funding toward sport but at far larger scale and broader remit.
• Laureus Sport for Good Foundation: Global foundation using sport to address social issues, supporting projects across many countries including the Netherlands. Comparable as a sport-for-development grantmaker with named ambassador athletes, but operates at much larger global scale and a broader portfolio.
• Right To Play: International NGO using sport and play to protect and educate children. Shares the sport-for-development philosophy and grantmaker/applicant structure, but operates globally with much larger headcount and donor base.
• Adidas Foundation: Corporate-affiliated sport foundation funding access-to-sport and inclusion projects globally. Comparable as a sport-themed grantmaking entity with ANBI-equivalent international tax status, but supported by a corporate balance sheet and global brand.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries8 records

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