Stichting Vrienden van Vanboeijen

What Stichting Vrienden van Vanboeijen does

Stichting Vrienden van Vanboeijen is a Dutch charitable foundation (stichting) headquartered in Assen, Drenthe, Netherlands, that raises funds to provide extra amenities, experiences, and wish-fulfillment for residents and clients of Vanboeijen, a care organization serving people with intellectual disabilities across approximately 80 locations in the Assen, Meppel, and Hoogeveen regions of Drenthe and Overijssel. Founded in 2005 and operating with a small team of 5 employees, the foundation focuses on what it describes as the 'cherry on top' — funding items and experiences that fall outside Vanboeijen's regular healthcare budgets. All programmatic output is directed at a single beneficiary population: people with intellectual disabilities served by Vanboeijen, who number approximately 500 residents and clients.

The foundation operates a recurring calendar of community events to drive both donations and awareness. Flagship annual events include the Boeijende Wensenweek (Wish Week), the Rally zonder Poespas (a classic-car rally running since approximately 2001), the Sloepentocht (boat trip through De Wieden), and the Boeijende Beleefdagen (Experience Days, launched in 2026). These events are organized in collaboration with Vanboeijen's management, longstanding event organizers (Lodewijk Osse for the rally, Hans de Willigen for the boat trips), corporate sponsors (Rabobank Coöperatief Fonds, Meneer Kooi, Specsavers Assen, Rotary Staphorst-Reestland, HandicapNL), and educational institutions such as Drenthe College. The foundation maintains a website (vriendenvanboeijen.nl), Facebook, and Twitter/X accounts for donor engagement, and accepts sign-ups for becoming a 'Vriend' (Friend/monthly donor), one-time gifts, or corporate donations.

The foundation does not develop technology products, charge fees, or operate a commercial go-to-market. All revenue consists of donations across three streams: recurring or one-time individual contributions (the 'Vrienden' program), corporate sponsorships, and funds raised through events and employee campaigns. The foundation holds ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling) status under Dutch tax law, is governed by a board chaired by Gert Vos with members including Christiaan and Monique Huizinga, and is operationally focused on the Drenthe and Overijssel regions. Financial figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Stichting Vrienden van Vanboeijen

Legal name

Stichting Vrienden van Vanboeijen

Website

https://vriendenvanboeijen.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Dutch charitable foundation in Assen that raises donations to fund extra amenities and wish-fulfillment for residents of Vanboeijen, a care organization for people with intellectual disabilities in Drenthe. Operates annual community events including Rally zonder Poespas and Boeijende Wensenweek.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charitable Foundation / Disability Care Fundraising

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) Sponsors (BPAGAKAF)

Keywords

• Charitable fundraising
• Disability care support
• Wish fulfillment
• Community donations
• Nonprofit foundation

Headquarters

HQ city

Assen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual donations (Vrienden / Friends): Recurring or one-time donations from individual supporters who become 'Vrienden' (Friends) of the foundation. Monthly contributions or single gifts from private individuals who support people with intellectual disabilities.
2. Corporate donations and sponsorships: One-time or recurring gifts and sponsorships from businesses (bedrijfsgiften) that support the foundation's mission of funding extra amenities for Vanboeijen's residents and clients.
3. Fundraising events and campaigns: Revenue generated through organized events such as the Boeijende Wensenweek, Rally zonder Poespas, Sloepentocht, Boeijende Beleefdagen, and other fundraising activities that both raise funds and awareness.
4. Employee and volunteer donation campaigns: Internal campaigns such as the digital Christmas market at Vanboeijen where employees and volunteers donated portions of their gift budget to the foundation, raising nearly 900 euros from over 600 colleagues and volunteers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Stichting Vrienden van Vanboeijen is a Dutch charitable foundation that solicits individual and corporate donations to fund extra amenities, special equipment, recreational experiences, and wish-fulfillment for residents and clients with intellectual disabilities at Vanboeijen care organization. The foundation operates the 'Vrienden' (Friends) recurring donation program, accepts one-time gifts and corporate donations (bedrijfsgiften), and organizes annual community fundraising events such as the Boeijende Wensenweek, Rally zonder Poespas, Sloepentocht, and Boeijende Beleefdagen to raise funds and awareness. It does not sell products or charge fees; its offering is the channeling of donor contributions into enriched quality-of-life experiences for Vanboeijen's beneficiaries.

Product overview

Stichting Vrienden van Vanboeijen is a charitable foundation (stichting) that provides financial support for extra facilities, activities, and wish fulfillment for residents and clients with intellectual disabilities at Vanboeijen care organization. The organization does not offer a technology product or software platform; instead it operates as a fundraising and event organization that arranges recreational activities, funds special requests (wensen), and organizes community events such as the Boeijende Wensenweek (Inspiring Wishes Week), Rally zonder Poespas (Rally without Fuss), Sloepentocht (Sloop Trip), and Bewonersfeest (Residents Party). Supporters can become 'Vrienden' (Friends) through monthly contributions or one-time donations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vrienden (Friends) monthly donation program

Quantifiable outcome

• 100 wishes fulfilled during the first Boeijende Wensen Week in October 2012
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered notable, core and minor.

• Meneer KooinotableGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 September 2025Meneer Kooi, a supplier of healthcare equipment (zorghulpmiddelen), co-sponsored and co-organized wheelchair-friendly boat tours in Giethoorn for Vanboeijen's residents and clients. The partnership has been active since 2024 (first edition September 28, 2024) and continued in 2025 (second edition September 6, 2025). Gosse Kooi, director of Meneer Kooi, noted over 20 years of collaboration with Vanboeijen, contributing extra experiences such as the accessible boat tours.
• Lodewijk Osse (Rally organizer)coreOthers · 30 May 2025Lodewijk Osse is the founder and organizer of the Rally zonder Poespas event, which has been held annually since approximately 2001. The 25th edition took place on May 29, 2026. He initiated and consistently organizes this event in collaboration with Stichting Vrienden van Vanboeijen and Vanboeijen.
• Drenthe CollegenotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 September 2024Students from Drenthe College in Meppel assisted with organizing and running activities during the Boeijende Wensenweek 2024 workshops in Hoogeveen, and supported the Boeijende Beleefdagen 2026 as volunteers. The partnership provides students with community engagement opportunities while supporting the foundation's events.
• Let's Play BridezillaminorOthers · 13 June 2024Let's Play Bridezilla in Marsum, Friesland, hosted a bridal dress fitting experience for residents Gertine and Sabrina as part of their wish fulfillment during the Boeijende Wensenweek 2024. The shop provided a private experience with 700 bridal dresses, accessories, and a memorable outing including champagne and photos.
• Hans de WilligencoreOthers · 27 August 2022Hans de Willigen served as the primary organizer of the Sloepentocht events (2022, 2024, 2025), coordinating boat owners, logistics, and participant arrangements for the annual waterway excursions. His consistent organizational role makes him a core partner for this recurring event.
• ICO Centrum voor Kunst & CultuurminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019ICO Centrum voor Kunst & Cultuur co-sponsored and co-organized a graffiti workshop in 2019, where pupils from Kindcentrum Emmaschool Assen and Vanboeijen residents created underwater-themed graffiti artworks together.
• Podium ZuidhaegeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Podium Zuidhaege co-sponsored the 2019 graffiti art project that brought together Emmaschool Assen pupils and Vanboeijen residents to create underwater-themed artworks for display at the Boeijende Wensengala.
• VanboeijencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVanboeijen is the care organization for people with intellectual disabilities that is the foundation's primary beneficiary and co-organizer. The foundation supports Vanboeijen's residents and clients by funding extra amenities and wish-fulfillment activities. Vanboeijen's Raad van Bestuur (Board of Directors) — Yonas Tewelde and Johan Dusseljee — publicly endorses the foundation's work. The organizations collaborate on all major events including the Boeijende Wensenweek, Rally zonder Poespas, Sloepentocht, and Boeijende Beleefdagen.
• RTV DrentheminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRTV Drenthe provided media coverage of the Boeijende Wensenweek 2021, including a live radio interview during the Hoogeveen day. The station has also featured wish-fulfillment stories (e.g., Luciano's visit to RTV Drenthe). Coverage increases the foundation's visibility and supports donor recruitment.
• Gert VoscoreOthersGert Vos serves as Chairman (voorzitter) of Stichting Vrienden van Vanboeijen and is quoted expressing pride in the foundation's ability to make special days possible for residents and clients.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Make-A-Wish Nederland: Dutch branch of the international Make-A-Wish foundation, focused on wish fulfillment for children with critical illnesses. Directly comparable wish-fulfillment mission and event-driven community fundraising model, though serving medical rather than intellectual disability beneficiaries.
• Stichting Opkikker: Dutch foundation organizing special events and experiences for families with seriously or chronically ill children. Similar community-led event fundraising model and mission of providing 'extras' beyond standard care for vulnerable populations.
• Stichting Vrienden van het Erasmus MC Sophia Kinderziekenhuis: Largest Dutch hospital-affiliated 'Friends of' fundraising foundation. Same Vrienden-model structure: raises donations to fund 'extras' beyond standard healthcare budgets for a single beneficiary institution. Comparable fundraising mechanics and ANBI framework, though at materially larger scale.
• Stichting Vrienden van het UMC Utrecht: Another Dutch hospital-affiliated 'Friends of' foundation using the identical Stichting Vrienden van model. Same community-led fundraising approach, donor tiers, and wish/amenity fulfillment for a single care institution.

Regional players

• Stichting Siza: Dutch care organization for people with intellectual disabilities (similar beneficiary base to Vanboeijen), often running its own 'Vrienden van Siza' or similar support foundation. Comparable mission of enriching lives of intellectually disabled individuals through supplemental amenities and experiences, though Siza itself is a direct care provider rather than a pure fundraising foundation.

Broad incumbents

• Kika (Stichting Kinderen Kankervrij): One of the largest Dutch health-focused fundraising foundations, using ANBI framework and event-driven community fundraising. Comparable ANBI tax structure, donor loyalty mechanics, and event-anchored fundraising strategy, though focused on childhood cancer research.
• Stichting Bartiméus: Dutch care and fundraising foundation for people with visual impairment and intellectual disabilities. Comparable dual care+fundraising structure (Stichting providing both direct services and 'extra' amenities), though at significantly larger scale and broader mandate.
• HandicapNL (formerly Stichting het Gehandicapte Kind): Major Dutch national disability sector funder, already a notable partner (Klein Geluk initiative) of Stichting Vrienden van Vanboeijen. Operates at national scale across all disability types, providing grants to organizations including smaller foundations like Vrienden van Vanboeijen.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/boeijendevriend
• Facebookfacebook.com/VriendenVanVanboeijen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vrienden-vanboeijen

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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