What Sbnl Natuurfonds does

SBNL Natuurfonds is a Dutch non-profit foundation (stichting) established in 1981 and headquartered in Maarsbergen, Netherlands, that restores and manages the Dutch cultural landscape on privately owned lands. The foundation stewards more than 325 hectares of nature reserves across all 11 Dutch provinces, deploying hundreds of volunteers supplemented by a dedicated terrain coordinator, and supports roughly 350 projects annually through multiple named endowment funds. Its flagship grant vehicles are the Natuur om de Hoek Fonds (covering Gelderland, Overijssel, and Utrecht) and the Baron en barones Van Hemert tot Dingshof-Coldeweij Fonds, alongside smaller endowments such as Fonds De Eik, Fonds West-Gelderland, and Bijdrage H.J.E. van Beuningen. In 2025 the foundation disbursed €160,000 in grants supporting landscape elements, biodiversity projects, and nature restoration, with measurable outputs of 2,906 trees planted, 10,387 meters of hedgerows established, and 10,500 m² of pools created.

The foundation does not sell products or services; instead it operates an intermediation model funded by individual donations, named endowment contributions, and co-financing from institutional partners. Grantees — primarily private landowners, farmers, estate owners, agricultural nature associations (ANV's), and small nature cooperatives — apply via the website or are referred through the foundation's partner network. SBNL Natuurfonds acts as project coordinator for area-based (gebiedsgericht) initiatives such as the 500-hectare Eiland van Schalkwijk greening project with a.s.r. Dutch Farmland Fund, and runs engagement programs including Magazine Mijn Natuur, the Boom van het Jaar election, and the 2025-launched Erfparadijzen campaign with Stichting Steenbreek and De Vlinderstichting. Its operating team is small (1–10 employees), its geographies are exclusively the Netherlands, and its technology footprint is limited to standard web, social, and CRM tools — no proprietary technology stack or AI components are disclosed.

Name

Sbnl Natuurfonds

Legal name

SBNL Natuurfonds

Website

https://sbnlnatuurfonds.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SBNL Natuurfonds is a Dutch non-profit foundation that stewards 325+ hectares of nature reserves and disburses grants via multiple endowment funds to support nature restoration and landscape management on private lands across all Dutch provinces.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nature Conservation Grantmaking

NAICS

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

akta.pro primary industry

Environmental & Climate Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAM)

Keywords

• Nature conservation funding
• Landscape restoration grants
• Biodiversity project funding
• Private land management
• Environmental grantmaking

Headquarters

HQ city

Schalkwijk

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and charitable contributions: SBNL Natuurfonds operates as a charitable foundation funded by donations from individuals, private backers, and institutional givers. The organization receives gifts and manages these to support nature and landscape projects on private Dutch land. Donations are the primary mechanism by which the foundation funds its grant programs.
2. Named fund management and grant disbursement: SBNL Natuurfonds manages multiple named endowment/funds (e.g., Natuur om de Hoek Fonds, Baron en barones Van Hemert tot Dingshof-Coldeweij Fonds, Bijdrage H.J.E. van Beuningen, Fonds De Eik, Fonds West-Gelderland). These funds receive contributions and distribute grants to approved projects in the categories of nature restoration, landscape management, meadow bird protection, and biodiversity. The organization itself does not generate commercial revenue but acts as an intermediary passing funds to project executors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SBNL Natuurfonds is a Dutch charitable foundation (stichting), founded in 1981, that manages multiple named endowment funds (including Natuur om de Hoek Fonds, Baron en barones Van Hemert tot Dingshof-Coldeweij Fonds, Fonds De Eik, Fonds West-Gelderland, and Bijdrage H.J.E. van Beuningen) which disburse grants to private landowners and farmers for landscape elements, meadow bird protection, biodiversity, and nature restoration on privately owned Dutch land. The foundation also directly manages over 325 hectares of nature reserves across the Netherlands and coordinates area-based (gebiedsgericht) conservation projects in partnership with municipalities, provinces, water boards, and major landowners such as a.s.r. Dutch Farmland Fund.

Product overview

SBNL Natuurfonds operates as a nature conservation foundation offering multiple grant programs and funds for landscape restoration and biodiversity projects on private Dutch lands. Its core offerings include the Natuur om de Hoek Fonds (a regional nature fund), the Van Hemert tot Dingshof-Coldeweij Fonds (a fund for Gelderland and Overijssel projects), and other thematic funds. The organization publishes Magazine Mijn Natuur and manages various nature conservation projects including landscape element restoration, habitat creation, and biodiversity research.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Natuur om de Hoek Fonds: A fund specifically for private rural areas supporting biodiversity and landscape elements
• Baron en barones Van Hemert tot Dingshof-Coldeweij Fonds

Products and services

• Natuur om de Hoek Fonds

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,906 trees planted and 10,387 meters of hedgerows established in 2025 alone
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LTO (Land- en Tuinbouworganisatie Nederland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLTO is the largest agricultural entrepreneurs' organization in the Netherlands. SBNL Natuurfonds collaborates with LTO on projects that align agricultural production with nature conservation, sharing expertise and referring farming members to SBNL's grant programs.
• Natuur en MilieufederatiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe 12 provincial Nature and Environment Federations collectively represent environmental interests across the Netherlands. SBNL works with them on area-based nature projects and biodiversity initiatives.
• DikGroenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDikGroen is a green education and youth engagement organization. SBNL partners with DikGroen on programs that give children a green future, including joint news items and outreach activities.
• a.s.r. Dutch Farmland FundcoreStrategic or Co-development Partnera.s.r. Dutch Farmland Fund is a major farmland landowner and a key partner in the Eiland van Schalkwijk greening project. The fund provides land for landscape interventions and co-finances biodiversity measures, with SBNL acting as project coordinator.
• Agroforestry BrabantminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgroforestry Brabant promotes agroforestry (strip cultivation of trees and crops) across the province of North Brabant. SBNL supports agroforestry projects through its Natuur om de Hoek Fonds and refers project promoters to the network.
• Stichting ErfparadijzencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErfparadijzen is a foundation co-founded by SBNL Natuurfonds, Vlinderstichting, and Stichting Steenbreek to promote greening of private estates (erven) across the Netherlands. SBNL provides funding and organizational support.
• De Vlinderstichting (Butterfly Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Dutch Butterfly Foundation works on butterfly and insect conservation. Together with Stichting Steenbreek, it co-founded the Erfparadijzen campaign with SBNL Natuurfonds and collaborates on biodiversity monitoring and project support.
• Stichting SteenbreekcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStichting Steenbreek promotes greening of urban and rural environments to support biodiversity. It is a co-founder of the Erfparadijzen campaign alongside SBNL and Vlinderstichting.
• Boerennatuur.nl (Agrarische Natuurverenigingen)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe network of Agrarian Nature Associations (ANV's) across the Netherlands serves as a primary channel for SBNL's grant programs, identifying and supporting farmers who implement nature management practices under ANLb (Agrarisch Natuur- en Landschapsbeheer) schemes.
• Samen voor BiodiversiteitminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA collaborative initiative for biodiversity in the Netherlands. SBNL Natuurfonds is listed as a partner on this collective platform.
• Jagersvereniging (Hunters' Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Dutch Hunters' Association is involved in wildlife management and conservation. Listed as a partner organization of SBNL Natuurfonds.
• Natuur om de Hoek FondscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA flagship named fund managed by SBNL Natuurfonds specifically for nature improvement in the private countryside (particulier buitengebied). Targets landowners in Gelderland, Overijssel, and Utrecht, providing grants for landscape elements, hedgerows, pools, and biodiversity measures.
• Grondbezit.nlminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA platform/organization focused on rural land ownership. Listed as a partner of SBNL Natuurfonds.
• Nationaal Huus van de CultuurschatminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner, this foundation is dedicated to the Dutch cultural heritage landscape. Collaborates with SBNL on preservation of cultural landscape elements.
• Landschappen.nlminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe national landscape conservation organization. Listed as a partner of SBNL Natuurfonds.
• Nederlands CultuurlandschapminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation focused on preserving and developing the Dutch cultural landscape. Listed as a partner of SBNL Natuurfonds.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Staatsbosbeheer: Staatsbosbeheer is the Dutch Forestry Commission managing government-owned nature areas and forests. Comparable as a major Dutch nature and landscape management organization, though operating as a state agency rather than a private foundation.
• Natuurmonumenten: Natuurmonumenten is the largest nature conservation organization in the Netherlands, managing over 100,000 hectares of nature reserves. Comparable to SBNL as a Dutch nature foundation focused on conservation and land stewardship, though much larger and broader in scope.
• Natuur & Milieu: Natuur & Milieu is a major Dutch environmental advocacy and conservation organization. Comparable as a Dutch nature foundation with national scope, though more focused on policy advocacy than SBNL's grantmaking approach.

Direct peers

• Boerennatuur.nl: Boerennatuur is the national association of Agrarian Nature Associations (ANVs) representing farmer-led nature management. Comparable as a Dutch organization channeling nature management funding to private landowners, and a core SBNL distribution partner.
• LandschappenNL: LandschappenNL is the national umbrella of 20 regional landscape organizations in the Netherlands, focused on landscape preservation and biodiversity on private and public lands. Directly comparable to SBNL as a Dutch landscape conservation organization with similar constituency of private landowners.
• Natuur en Milieufederaties: Natuur en Milieufederaties is the federation of 12 provincial nature and environment organizations in the Netherlands. Directly comparable as a Dutch nature foundation network and active SBNL partner on area-based projects.
• Stichting Steenbreek: Stichting Steenbreek promotes greening of urban and rural environments for biodiversity in the Netherlands. Directly comparable as a Dutch environmental foundation and Erfparadijzen co-founder with overlapping landowner engagement focus.
• Het Cultuurfonds: Het Cultuurfonds is a Dutch foundation funding cultural, landscape, and heritage projects. Comparable as a Dutch grantmaking foundation partnering with SBNL on cultural landscape preservation across the country.
• De Vlinderstichting: De Vlinderstichting (Dutch Butterfly Foundation) is a nature conservation NGO focused on insects and biodiversity. Comparable as a Dutch nature conservation organization and active SBNL partner, co-founding the Erfparadijzen campaign.

Others

• Deltaplan Biodiversiteitsherstel: Deltaplan Biodiversiteitsherstel is the Dutch national biodiversity recovery plan coordinating conservation efforts across organizations. Comparable as a coordinating platform where SBNL is listed as a partner organization for biodiversity funding and project coordination.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xinstagram.com/SBNLNatuurfonds/?hl=nl
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@sbnlnatuurfonds/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/sbnlnatuurfonds
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sbnlnatuurfonds

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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