Stichting Stomaatje

What Stichting Stomaatje does

Stichting Stomaatje is a Dutch non-profit foundation (ANBI-registered) founded in 2005 and headquartered in Bergambacht, Netherlands, that provides information and peer support for stoma patients (stomadragers), their families, and healthcare professionals. Its core product is a comprehensive Dutch-language website portal covering stoma types, surgical procedures, daily care, complications, lifestyle topics (sports, travel, relationships, sexuality), nutritional guidance, and reimbursement, complemented by three published books, mobile apps, community events such as the Stomaatje Zwemdag, and a physical introduction kit distributed to newly forming patients through stoma nurses. The foundation also operates StomaSupport, a custom GPT built on OpenAI's ChatGPT platform, to provide conversational information access.

The organization operates as a community-led non-profit without a profit motive and does not charge for its core services. Revenue is generated through donations, corporate sponsorships, gifts, fundraising actions, a Vrienden van Stomaatje membership program, and participation in the Dutch Vriendenloterij. It is a member of Donateursbelangen, holds the Keurmerk Gecontroleerd door Professionals certification, and operates as a single-country entity serving the Netherlands. Its go-to-market is community-driven, relying on peer referrals, healthcare professional referrals, and organic reach through the website, an email newsletter (4-6 sends per year), Facebook groups, and earned media via television and radio appearances.

Name

Stichting Stomaatje

Legal name

Stichting Stomaatje

Website

https://stichtingstomaatje.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stichting Stomaatje is a Dutch non-profit foundation (ANBI-registered) that provides comprehensive Dutch-language information, peer support, books, and community events for stoma patients, their families, and healthcare professionals in the Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bergambacht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Sponsorships: As a non-profit ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling), Stichting Stomaatje relies on donations from donors, sponsorships, and gifts to support specific projects. They offer various ways to support: becoming a donateur (donor), becoming a sponsor, giving a gift, or starting a fundraising action. They also participate in the Vriendenloterij (Friends Lottery) and have a Vrienden van Stomaatje (Friends of Stomaatje) membership program.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Stichting Stomaatje is a Dutch non-profit foundation that delivers comprehensive information, education, and peer support to ostomy patients (stomadragers), their families, and healthcare professionals. Its core offering is a Dutch-language web portal covering all aspects of living with a stoma, complemented by an AI-powered chatbot (StomaSupport), a printed introduction kit for new patients, published books, mobile apps, and community peer-support programs including the Stomaatje Zwemdag swimming event. All services are provided free of charge and funded through donations and sponsorships.

Product overview

Stichting Stomaatje operates as a non-profit information and support organization rather than a traditional product company. The foundation's core offering is its comprehensive Dutch-language website portal that serves as a central information hub about stomas for patients, their families, and healthcare professionals. This core platform is complemented by StomaSupport, a ChatGPT-powered AI chatbot providing conversational support. The foundation also publishes educational books including 'Ik leef! Een stoma als kadootje', 'Relatie en seksualiteit met een stoma', and 'Reizen en onderweg met een stoma'. Additional services include mobile apps (toilet apps, health apps, stoma apps), a peer support network (lotgenotencontact), community events like the Stomaatje Zwemdag swimming event, and an introduction package for new stoma patients. The product ecosystem is interconnected, with the website serving as the primary platform that links to all other offerings including the AI chatbot, books, apps, and support services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stomaatje Website Portal The primary digital platform providing comprehensive Dutch-language information about stomas, including sections for people without a stoma, those getting a stoma, stoma patients, peer support, educational resources, and gastrointestinal conditions. It serves as the central hub for all foundation activities and is freely accessible to anyone seeking stoma-related information.
• StomaSupport (ChatGPT Integration) An AI-powered chatbot built on ChatGPT that provides conversational support and answers to stoma-related questions, accessible as a custom GPT at chatgpt.com. It uses natural language processing to understand and respond to user queries about stoma-related topics.
• Stomaatje Kennismakingspakket (Introduction Kit) A physical introduction package provided to individuals who are about to receive a stoma, offering essential information and resources to prepare them for life with a stoma. Distributed via healthcare professional referrals and directly by the foundation.
• Ik leef! Een stoma als kadootje (Book) A book published by the foundation offering guidance and personal experiences about living with a stoma, aimed at current and prospective stoma patients.
• Relatie en seksualiteit met een stoma (Book) A book by the foundation addressing relationship and sexuality topics for stoma patients.
• Reizen en onderweg met een stoma (Book) A book by the foundation providing travel guidance and tips for stoma patients on the go.
• Stomaatje Apps (Stoma, Toilet, and Health Apps) Mobile applications for stoma patients including toilet apps, health apps, and dedicated stoma apps to support daily management.
• Lotgenotencontact (Peer Support Program) Peer support services including experience stories, blog posts, activities, and social gatherings for stoma patients to connect with others sharing similar experiences.
• Stomaatje Zwemdag (Swimming Day Event) An annual swimming event organized by the foundation where stoma patients can swim together in a supportive environment.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling)coreOthersOfficial Dutch public benefit organization status granted by the Dutch Tax Authority (Belastingdienst), providing tax advantages for donors and validating the organization's charitable mission. The ANBI status confirms Stichting Stomaatje operates for the general public benefit.
• DonateursbelangencoreOthersDutch donor interests organization that provides oversight and representation for non-profit organizations, ensuring proper governance and donor protection. Stomaatje is registered with Donateursbelangen.
• De Toiletalliantie (Iedere WC Telt)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Toilet Alliance organization focused on ensuring accessible toilets for everyone. Partnership aligns with Stomaatje's mission to support stomadragers in their daily lives, including access to appropriate toilet facilities.
• Keurmerk Gecontroleerd door ProfessionalscoreOthersProfessional certification indicating that content and services are reviewed and validated by healthcare professionals, adding credibility and ensuring medical accuracy of the information provided by Stichting Stomaatje.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Colostomy UK: UK charity dedicated to supporting people with a stoma — closely comparable model of patient information, peer support, and advocacy, though operating in English rather than Dutch.
• IA (Ileostomy and Internal Pouch Association): UK-based charity for ileostomates and internal-pouch patients — comparable as an ostomy-focused patient organization offering information, support groups, and community events across the patient journey.
• United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA): The leading US ostomy patient-advocacy organization — directly comparable as a multi-channel (web, community groups, publications) non-profit serving ostomy patients across the full pre-/post-op journey.
• Ostomy Canada Society: Canadian non-profit serving people with ostomies through chapters, publications, and peer support — directly analogous in mission and go-to-market approach to Stichting Stomaatje.
• Crohn & Colitis NL (CCUVN): Dutch patient advocacy non-profit for IBD (Crohn's and ulcerative colitis) — directly comparable as a Dutch-language, community-led foundation serving patients with chronic GI conditions, including overlap with stoma-patient populations.
• Maag Lever Darm Stichting: Dutch Digestive Foundation — comparable as a Netherlands-based non-profit funding digestive-health education, peer support, and patient information, with overlapping audience on the GI/stoma pathway.

Broad incumbents

• Patiëntenfederatie Nederland: The umbrella Dutch patient federation representing a broad portfolio of condition-specific patient organizations — a broader incumbent that Stichting Stomaatje sits adjacent to within the Dutch patient-advocacy ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/stomaatje
• Xx.com/stomaatje
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stichting-stomaatje

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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