Yvonne van Gennip Talent Fonds

What Yvonne van Gennip Talent Fonds does

Yvonne van Gennip Talent Fonds (YVGTF) is a Dutch non-profit foundation (stichting) founded in 2016 by three-time Olympic speed skating champion Yvonne van Gennip to address financial barriers that prevent talented young Dutch athletes from reaching their potential. Headquartered in Amsterdam and operating with 9 employees, YVGTF holds ANBI public-benefit status, making donations tax-deductible in the Netherlands. The foundation serves young athletes up to age 24 who hold NOC*NSF status or 'bondsstatus', as well as individual and corporate donors seeking to support youth sports development.

The foundation's core product is Talentboek, a self-service crowdfunding platform where eligible athletes launch campaigns and receive 100% of donations directly from donors, with no fees charged to either party. The platform is supplemented by Talentvoorziening, a financial provision mechanism operated in coordination with sport federations; Missie 1 voor 100, a school-visit program where athletes serve as role models to inspire children toward sports; Provinciale Initiatieven, regional partnerships extending operations across 10+ Dutch provinces; and Talent van het Jaar, an annual award recognizing exceptional young athletes. Talentboek has facilitated over €5.6 million in donations since inception across approximately 214 active talent campaigns, with €1 million+ raised in 2025 alone.

YVGTF is funded through individual donations, corporate partnerships, and contributions from Dutch lottery operators (VriendenLoterij, PostcodeLoterij) and foundations (Van den Ende Foundation), with corporate support from Deloitte, ING, and ABN AMRO. Strategic partners include NOC*NSF and KNSB for talent verification, and Jeugdfonds Sport en Cultuur for extending support to low-income families. Distribution is community-led, leveraging the Yvonne van Gennip brand, federation trust, and a nationwide regional partner network, with operations confined to the Netherlands.

Name

Yvonne van Gennip Talent Fonds

Legal name

Stichting Yvonne van Gennip Talent Fonds

Website

https://yvgtf.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Yvonne van Gennip Talent Fonds (YVGTF) is a Dutch non-profit foundation that supports young athletes up to age 24 by offering a free crowdfunding platform (Talentboek), financial provisions via sport federations, and a school-based sports inspiration program (Missie 1 voor 100), funded by donations, lottery operators, and corporate partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Sports Talent Funding

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132), Other Grantmaking and Giving Services (813219)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Grantmaking & Philanthropic Funds (Institutional Donors) (BPADAOAB), Athletics Fundraising, Sponsorships & NIL Support (EDALAIAN), Creator Fundraising & Crowdfunding Platforms (Recurring/Project-Based) (MPACAFAJ), Crowdfunding & Fan-Financing (MPADAAAN)

Keywords

• Youth sports funding
• Athlete crowdfunding platform
• Sports talent foundation
• Charitable talent development
• Youth athletic support

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The foundation operates on donations from individuals, companies, and partners. The VriendenLoterij is a significant donor providing direct contributions to the fund.
2. Crowdfunding via Talentboek: Platform where sports talents raise funds from donors. No fees are charged to talent or donateurs - 100% of donations go to the talent.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Yvonne van Gennip Talent Fonds (YVGTF) operates a free crowdfunding platform called Talentboek that enables young Dutch athletes (up to age 24) with NOC*NSF or bondsstatus to raise funds directly from donors. The foundation complements this with Talentvoorziening (financial provision through sport federations), Missie 1 voor 100 (school-based role model program), Provinciale Initiatieven (regional partner programs), and Talent van het Jaar (annual recognition award). 100% of donations are passed through to talents, with no platform fees charged to either party.

Product overview

Yvonne van Gennip Talent Fonds (YVGTF) operates as a unified platform combining multiple support services for talented young Dutch athletes. The core offering is Talentboek, a 100% free crowdfunding platform where athletes can raise funds directly from donors. This is complemented by Talentvoorziening (financial provision through sport federation partnerships), Missie 1 voor 100 (school inspiration program), Provinciale Initiatieven (regional partner programs), and Talent van het Jaar (annual award). Since its founding, Talentboek has raised over 5.6 million euros for approximately 214 active talents and teams.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Talentboek: Crowdfunding platform operated by the foundation enabling sports talents to raise funds for their sporting ambitions
• Missie 1 voor 100

Products and services

• Talentboek Crowdfunding Platform Talentboek is a free crowdfunding platform where young Dutch athletes (up to age 24) with NOC*NSF status or 'bondsstatus' can create personal campaigns to raise funds from donors. The platform charges no fees to talent or donors, with 100% of donations going directly to the athlete.
• Talentvoorziening A financial provision service provided in collaboration with sport federations, offering financial support for talented athletes who would otherwise struggle to achieve their sporting ambitions due to financial constraints.
• Missie 1 voor 100 A program where talented athletes visit primary schools to inspire and motivate children to engage in sports, exercise, and a healthy lifestyle. The program leverages athletes as role models to encourage youth participation in physical activity.
• Provinciale Initiatieven Regional initiatives supported by YVGTF in various Dutch provinces (Amsterdam, Brabant, Den Haag, Haarlem, Hoeksche Waard, Limburg, Noord-Holland, Overijssel, Roermond, Rotterdam) with partner pages for specific sports including Schaatsen, Watersport, Wielersport, and Kunstvakonderwijs.
• Talent van het Jaar An annual award program that recognizes and celebrates talented young athletes who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and potential in their sport.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over €5.6 million raised for talents since inception
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NOC*NSFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Dutch National Olympic Committee * Dutch Sports Federation for talent status verification and eligibility assessment of sports talents using the platform.
• Jeugdfonds Sport en CultuurcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing financial facilities for sports talents from low-income families through special financial provisions.
• DeloitteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting the foundation's mission to develop sports talent.
• INGminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting youth sports talent development.
• ABN AMROminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBanking partner supporting sports talent initiatives.
• KNSB (Koninklijke Nederlandse Schaatsbond)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRoyal Dutch Skating Association - partnership page for skating talent development.
• KunstvakonderwijsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership page for cultural arts education talents (beyond sports).
• BrabantSportminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional sports organization that nominated Jurre Jeurissen as Talent of the Month.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• GoFundMe: Largest global crowdfunding platform for personal causes including sports funding. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the donation crowdfunding space where Talentboek operates, though commercial rather than charity-only.
• Right To Play: Global organization using sport to educate and empower children. Comparable as a larger, established sport-for-development foundation with a similar mission of supporting youth through sports access.

Direct peers

• Stichting Sport en Maatschappij: Dutch foundation promoting sports participation and social inclusion through sports. Comparable as a Netherlands-based sports philanthropy foundation with similar programmatic and partnership-driven model.
• Fonds Gehandicaptensport: Dutch foundation funding sports participation for people with disabilities. Comparable as a sports-focused ANBI foundation distributing grants via partnerships with sport federations.
• NLvoorelkaar: Largest Dutch online platform connecting volunteers and donors with local charity initiatives. Comparable as a Dutch crowdfunding/donation infrastructure that enables direct giving between supporters and beneficiaries.
• Jeugdfonds Sport en Cultuur: Direct Dutch peer providing financial support for children from low-income families to participate in sports and culture. Already a YVGTF partner with overlapping beneficiary base and similar ANBI charity model.
• Special Olympics Nederland: Dutch chapter of Special Olympics supporting athletes with intellectual disabilities through sports. Comparable as a national sports charity combining athlete support, fundraising, and federation partnerships.
• Laureus Sport for Good Foundation Netherlands: National arm of global Laureus Sport for Good, funding sports-based social development programs in the Netherlands. Comparable mission, ANBI status, and partnership-driven grantmaking model.
• Geef.nl: Dutch online donation platform enabling direct giving to registered ANBI charities. Comparable as a donation/crowdfunding infrastructure operating in the Dutch charitable giving market.

Others

• NOC*NSF (Nederlands Olympisch Comité*Nederlandse Sport Federatie): Dutch Olympic Committee and sports federation. Functions as a YVGTF strategic partner (talent verification) and ecosystem orchestrator, comparable as a national sports body that channels resources to athletes.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/yvonnevangenniptalentfonds

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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