Rotary in Nederland

What Rotary in Nederland does

Rotary in Nederland is the Dutch national chapter of Rotary International, administered through Stichting Rotary Administratie Nederland (RAN), a Dutch foundation established in 1924-1925. The organization coordinates approximately 500 Rotary clubs across 7 districts (numbered 1550 through 1610), serving roughly 14,500 individual members in the Netherlands. Its functional role is to provide administrative, governance, communications, and grant-distribution infrastructure for member clubs, rather than to deliver services directly. The organization operates as part of Rotary International's global network of more than 1.4 million members and is governed by a Governors' Council (Gouverneursberaad) of district governors serving one-year terms.

The organization's digital product surface centers on rotary.nl (built on the WebHare CMS platform), the 'Mijn Rotary' authenticated member portal, and a Progressive Web App for iOS/Android/Desktop that mirrors member functionality. A geographic club finder and seven district-level sub-sites round out the digital stack. Youth-facing sub-brands include Rotaract (18-30), Interact (12-18), Rotary Youth Exchange (YEP), and RYLA, complemented by thematic initiatives such as Empowering Girls, Waterplatform Nederland, and End Polio Now. No external APIs or AI/ML capabilities are documented; the technology stack is conventional web infrastructure.

The business model is a non-profit membership and donations model. Individual clubs collect membership dues from their members; The Rotary Foundation (the charitable arm of Rotary International) channels philanthropic donations toward global service projects, with the Gates Foundation providing 2:1 matching for polio eradication contributions. At the national level, Rotary administers District Grants of €500–€1,500 per club per Rotary year, funded by District Designated Funds and weighted by clubs' Annual Fund contributions. Rotary Doctors Netherlands (RDN), a separately incorporated affiliated entity, requests €10 per club member annually. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is community-led: prospective members are recruited through word-of-mouth, club open evenings, the website's club finder, and the 'Word lid' (Become a member) call-to-action.

Name

Rotary in Nederland

Legal name

Stichting Rotary Administratie Nederland

Website

https://rotary.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1922

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Rotary in Nederland is the Dutch national chapter of Rotary International, administered by Stichting Rotary Administratie Nederland. It coordinates approximately 500 Rotary clubs across 7 districts serving roughly 14,500 members, providing governance, communications, member portal, and grant-distribution infrastructure.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Service Membership Organization

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Federated Giving Organizations (e.g., United Way-type) (BPAGAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Grantmaking & Development Foundations (BPAGAKAH), Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

Keywords

• Service club membership
• Humanitarian fundraising
• Community volunteer programs
• Youth leadership development
• Foundation grant funding

Headquarters

HQ city

Gorinchem

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Rotary Foundation Donations: The organization raises funds through The Rotary Foundation for global service projects including polio eradication, water and sanitation, health initiatives, education, and peacebuilding. District Grants (€500-€1,500 per project) and Global Grants are distributed to clubs for service projects. The Gates Foundation provides 2:1 matching for polio eradication contributions.
2. Membership Contributions: Individual Rotary clubs collect membership dues from their members. Clubs must have donated to the Annual Fund at least three times in the past four years to qualify for District Grants. Rotary Doctors Netherlands requests €10 per club member annually from clubs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Rotary in Nederland is the national administrative body (Stichting Rotary Administratie Nederland) coordinating approximately 500 Rotary clubs and 14,500 members across seven districts in the Netherlands. It organizes community service projects, fundraising campaigns (notably End Polio Now with 2:1 Gates Foundation matching), fellowship programs, and youth initiatives (Rotaract, Interact, RYLA, Youth Exchange). Its offerings combine a public website, member portal, Progressive Web App, and grant-distribution channels funded by member dues and Rotary Foundation donations.

Product overview

Rotary in Nederland operates a network of membership and information platforms serving approximately 14,500 members across 500 clubs in the Netherlands. The core offering consists of the public-facing Rotary in Nederland website (rotary.nl) providing organizational information, combined with the authenticated Mijn Rotary member portal for personalized services. A Progressive Web App mirrors member functionality for mobile access. The organization supports youth programs (Rotary Youth Exchange, RYLA, Interact, Rotaract), charitable initiatives through The Rotary Foundation, and approximately 100+ International Fellowship groups spanning hobbies and professions. Seven district websites (D1550-D1610) provide regional governance and activity information. The platforms collectively support approximately 500 Rotary clubs, club finder functionality, news distribution, and member communications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rotary Young Ambition: Youth engagement initiative for young professionals interested in Rotary membership
• Rotaract
• Interact

Products and services

• Rotary in Nederland Membership Individual Rotary club membership for approximately 14,500 professionals and community members across 500 clubs in the Netherlands, providing access to fellowship meetings, service projects, and a global Rotary network of 1.4 million members.
• Mijn Rotary (Member Portal) Authenticated member portal providing personalized member area, club management tools, and member administration for Dutch Rotarians.
• Rotary App (Progressive Web App) Mobile Progressive Web Application providing Rotarians on-the-go access to member services and information across iOS, Android, Windows, and Mac devices.
• Clubzoeker (Club Finder) Geographic search tool that locates nearby Rotary clubs (within 5km, 15km, or 25km) for prospective members and the public.
• Rotary Foundation District Grants Grant funding mechanism for Rotary clubs supporting local service projects, ranging from €500 to €1,500 per club per Rotary year based on Annual Fund contributions.
• End Polio Now Campaign Global polio eradication fundraising campaign with 2:1 matching from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. More than 2.5 billion vaccinations have been administered worldwide with a 99.9% reduction in polio cases.
• Rotary Youth Exchange (YEP) International youth exchange program for students aged 15.5 to 18.5, enabling participants to spend a full school year abroad with host families.
• Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) Youth leadership development program for young adults providing intensive training in leadership skills.
• Rotaract Rotary-sponsored service club program for young adults aged 18-30 providing leadership and humanitarian service opportunities (e.g., Rotaract Den Haag, Rotaract Scheveningen Peacebuilder).
• Rotary Interact Service club program for high school students aged 12-18 in schools and communities.
• Waterplatform Nederland (Water Platform) Dutch Rotary water initiative focused on clean water and sanitation projects, in partnership with organizations such as IHE Delft.
• Empowering Girls Program supporting girls' empowerment initiatives through various Rotary clubs and global grants, including Stichting Anne Bo and Future of Hope Foundation collaborations.
• Rotary Doctors Netherlands (RDN) Medical Aid Program Medical aid program providing volunteer doctor deployments and healthcare equipment to countries with critical healthcare shortages, supported by Dutch Rotary clubs.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 2.5 billion polio vaccinations administered worldwide
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and core.

• Future of Hope FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Rotary clubs collaborate with clubs in Harare, Zimbabwe to support the Future of Hope Foundation's 'Orphans teach Orphans' project. This includes global grants from The Rotary Foundation. The project has empowered 3,500 young women in Zimbabwe with mushroom farming skills, enabling self-sustaining livelihoods.
• ShelterBoxminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerShelterBox specializes in providing emergency shelter and essential relief items for disaster-affected communities. Rotary supports ShelterBox campaigns for disaster response (e.g., earthquake in Venezuela).
• IHE Delft (Institute for Water Education)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRotary partners with IHE Delft to provide water management scholarships for students (primarily women) from developing countries. Supported by The Rotary Foundation, these scholarships help students return to their home countries as water professionals and role models.
• Pax (Peace Organization)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPax is the largest peace organization in the Netherlands. Rotary The Hague International and Rotary Den Haag - Des Indes collaborated with Pax for a Liberation Day event featuring Pax director Rolien Sasse. Both organizations work toward peace and conflict prevention, with areas of common ground for collaboration.
• Rotary InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRotary in Nederland is part of Rotary International, a worldwide association with over 1.4 million members. Member data is shared with Rotary International for membership registration, dues collection, and statistical research. Data transfers comply with GDPR through Rotary International's conformity declaration.
• Rotary Doctors Netherlands (RDN)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRotary Doctors Netherlands provides medical aid in countries where medical care is critically lacking. Founded in 1994 as Rotary Doctors Bank, the organization requests €10 per club member annually from Dutch Rotary clubs to fund operations.
• Stichting Anne BominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation established in memory of Anne Bo, providing social support and empowerment for 'power girls' whose parents cannot provide for them. Rotary clubs support this initiative for girls' empowerment.
• Stichting Fair TourismminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRotary Wassenaar Ter Horst selected Fair Tourism for a Rotary Foundation Global Grant application to support Maasai communities in Kenya in taking leadership of community-based tourism. Seeking co-financing partners from other Rotary clubs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lions Clubs International: The closest direct peer to Rotary: a global federated service-club network with local clubs, district structure, youth programs (Leo), and a flagship foundation-funded cause (vision/LCIF). Competes head-to-head with Rotary for Dutch professional volunteer mindshare.
• Kiwanis International: Another federated global service-club organization with national chapters, club-based meetings, and youth/young-professional divisions (e.g., Circle K, Key Club). Targets a similar Dutch professional-volunteer segment as Rotary.
• United Way Worldwide: Closest analog in the federated giving/fundraising category: national/local affiliated organizations pool workplace donations and distribute to local nonprofits. Highly comparable to Rotary's club-district-foundation funding architecture.
• Inner Wheel: International women's service club closely affiliated with Rotary with parallel district/club structure and Foundation grantmaking. Operates in the Netherlands and competes for similar membership constituencies (female professionals and spouses of Rotarians).

Broad incumbents

• Rotary International: Global parent organization of which Rotary in Nederland is the national chapter. Operates the same club model, Foundation, and youth programs at 1.4M-member global scale; directly comparable as the umbrella entity.
• Habitat for Humanity International: Large, established international grantmaking-and-volunteer organization with national affiliates (Habitat Nederland), flagship projects, and corporate-match funding mechanisms similar to Rotary Foundation + Gates matching.

Emerging players

• ShelterBox: Partner organization with Rotary for disaster response. Operates a complementary, donation-and-volunteer-driven service model with similar grantmaking structures; relevant adjacent peer in Rotary's emergency-response service line.
• Soroptimist International: Global volunteer service organization for women with clubs, programmes around education and empowerment, and a grants/program fund. Overlaps Rotary's fellowship-plus-service model in the Dutch market, particularly around the Empowering Girls initiatives.

Regional players

• Giro555 / Samenwerkende Hulporganisaties (SHO): Dutch cooperative of major aid organizations running joint disaster-response fundraising appeals. Comparable as a federated donation-distribution model within the Netherlands and a potential disaster-response partner/competitor to Rotary.
• Oranje Fonds: Major Dutch national grantmaking foundation funding social initiatives and volunteering; structurally similar to Rotary Foundation in distributing pooled donor funds to local projects in the Netherlands.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/rotary
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@RotaryD1600Zuid-Holland
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rotary-in-nederland

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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