Stichting W-E Adviseurs; Madaster Foundation

What Stichting W-E Adviseurs; Madaster Foundation does

Stichting Cosmic Fire Foundation is a Dutch charitable foundation (stichting) founded in 2007 by Candy Postma-Sanchez and operated entirely by an unpaid three-person volunteer board. The foundation's mission is to improve living conditions for the Lakota Sioux in South Dakota's Pine Ridge and Rosebud reservations — addressing extreme poverty, food insecurity, lack of housing, youth homelessness, and high suicide rates — through a coordinated set of programs including monthly food packages (approximately 10 families funded per month at roughly US$75/package plus US$700/month in vehicle costs), the Manderson Safe House (capacity of 20 children), the Allen Youth Center (planned safety net for ~3,000 children, US$250,000 capital need), the Sicangu Lakota Youth Center, and the Cloud Horse Lakota Language School. A secondary domestic food-aid program for East Groningen residents was added without diverting from the South Dakota mission. The foundation works through a core strategic partnership with ONE Spirit, a Rapid City-based volunteer non-profit that coordinates on-the-ground delivery.

The foundation raises funds via two mechanisms: private donations (one-time and monthly, starting at approximately €5–10/month) and proceeds from three proprietary Dutch e-commerce webshops — Spullenweb.nl (general collectibles: gemstones, jewelry, books, coins), Kaarten-prenten.nl (historical maps and print reproductions), and Papierenbouwplaten.nl (paper model kits) — plus a secondary storefront on the Bol.com marketplace. Distribution is web-based (own domain, PayPal, email receipts) with Facebook as the primary social channel; the foundation's marketing emphasizes a 100%-of-donations-to-programs guarantee and donor choice of project designation. Cosmic Fire Foundation is recognized as a Goed Doel (Charity) by the Dutch Tax Authority (Belastingdienst), giving donors a tax deduction.

The underlying technology is straightforward: web-hosted e-commerce storefronts and donation pages (hosting and development sponsored by DaMedia in Veendam). The foundation maintains no proprietary AI/ML, no API surface, no mobile app, and no disclosed data flywheel. Reporting is qualitative via a 2024 Results page and bilingual Dutch/English websites. The operating model is intentionally lean — no paid staff, no government subsidies, no parent organization, no subsidiaries, and no M&A activity — making this a structurally small, mission-driven entity rather than a scalable commercial operation.

Name

Stichting W-E Adviseurs; Madaster Foundation

Legal name

Stichting Cosmic Fire Foundation

Website

https://cosmicfirefoundation.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Stichting Cosmic Fire Foundation is a volunteer-run Dutch charitable foundation that funds food, housing, youth, and language programs for the Lakota Sioux in South Dakota via private donations and proceeds from three Dutch e-commerce webshops.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charitable Foundation Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

International Grantmaking & Development Foundations (BPAGAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB), Education Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAK)

Keywords

• Charitable foundation services
• Collectibles e-commerce
• Paper model retail
• Historical map reproductions
• Humanitarian fundraising

Headquarters

HQ city

Veendam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Primary revenue stream from private donations. Monthly donors contribute regularly. One-time donations are solicited for specific projects. The foundation guarantees 100% of donations reach the intended programs.
2. E-commerce Product Sales: Three proprietary webshops (Spullenweb.nl, Kaarten-prenten.nl, Papierenbouwplaten.nl) selling diverse products including gemstones, minerals, jewelry, beads, model building, coins, books, historical maps, prints, and paper model kits. Also sells via Bol.com marketplace.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Stichting Cosmic Fire Foundation is a Dutch charitable foundation that raises funds to support Lakota Sioux Native American communities in South Dakota's Pine Ridge and Rosebud reservations through food programs, safe houses, youth centers, and a Lakota language school. The foundation funds its humanitarian work primarily through three proprietary webshops (Spullenweb.nl, Kaarten-prenten.nl, Papierenbouwplaten.nl) selling collectibles, historical map reproductions, and paper model kits, supplemented by direct donations from private individuals. Implementation is coordinated through a strategic partnership with ONE Spirit, a volunteer-run US-based non-profit.

Product overview

Stichting Cosmic Fire Foundation operates three proprietary webshops (Spullenweb.nl, Kaarten-prenten.nl, and Papierenbouwplaten.nl) as its primary revenue-generating product portfolio, supplemented by a Bol.com sales channel for books. Spullenweb.nl serves as the flagship and largest shop, offering diverse goods such as gemstones, minerals, jewelry, beads, model-building kits, coins, and books. Kaarten-prenten.nl specializes in historical and collectible map and print reproductions, while Papierenbouwplaten.nl focuses on paper model kits including own designs, Fiddlers Green licensed kits, and historical reproductions. The foundation's e-commerce operations are central to funding its humanitarian mission and are continuously restocked.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Monthly food distribution to 1500+ people in Pine Ridge Reservation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ONE SpiritcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary partner organization - a non-profit based in Rapid City, South Dakota, concentrating on the Pine Ridge Reservation. Like Stichting Cosmic Fire Foundation, ONE Spirit is entirely volunteer-run. They help identify local needs and coordinate project implementation. The foundation's emphasis, at ONE Spirit's request, is on the food program, and they have also contributed to the Manderson Youth Center Safe House.
• Himalayan Sorig FoundationminorOthersListed as a link partner on the foundation's website, with a reciprocal link arrangement.
• DaMediaminorOthersWebsite hosting and development sponsor. DaMedia provides websites, databases, and print work services. Located in Veendam.
• Sponsorloterij (Sponsor Lottery)minorOthersListed as a sponsor, with a link to the Dutch Sponsor Lottery.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Broad incumbents

• Stichting DOEN: A major Dutch foundation funding innovative social, cultural, and ecological initiatives. Comparable as a Netherlands-based grantmaking stichting operating internationally, though at much larger scale and with a broader portfolio mandate.
• Stichting Cordaid: One of the largest Dutch international development organizations, also a registered stichting supporting vulnerable communities abroad. Comparable as a Netherlands-domiciled foundation channeling funds into overseas community programs, though at significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Stichting Wilde Ganzen: A Dutch foundation (stichting) that co-finances small-scale international development projects initiated by local communities — the same volunteer-led, cross-border grantmaking model Cosmic Fire Foundation uses to channel Dutch donations into South Dakota programs.
• Survival International: An indigenous rights advocacy organization that supports tribal communities worldwide. Comparable in mission emphasis on indigenous welfare and cultural preservation, though operating as an advocacy body rather than direct service provider.
• First Nations Development Institute: A US nonprofit that strengthens Native American economies, food systems, and cultural assets. Comparable programmatic focus on reservation food security and community capacity-building that aligns with Cosmic Fire's food program and youth center support.
• American Indian College Fund: A US nonprofit focused on Native American education and cultural preservation, including language revitalization. Comparable mission overlap with Cosmic Fire's support of the Cloud Horse Lakota Language School and youth programs.
• Partnership with Native Americans: A US-based nonprofit that delivers food, education, and emergency aid to Native American reservations — directly comparable to Cosmic Fire Foundation's mission focus on Pine Ridge and Rosebud, and similarly operating through local community partnerships.
• Red Feather Development Group: A US nonprofit providing housing and infrastructure support on Native American reservations, including Pine Ridge. Directly comparable service area and beneficiary population to Cosmic Fire Foundation's programs.
• Himalayan Sorig Foundation: A Dutch stichting listed as a reciprocal link partner on Cosmic Fire Foundation's website — a peer Dutch charitable foundation supporting an overseas indigenous/traditional community, with similar volunteer-driven, mission-focused structure.

Regional players

• Stichting Vluchteling: A Dutch foundation providing emergency aid and structural support to displaced populations. Comparable as a Netherlands-registered stichting channeling Dutch donations into international humanitarian programs, though focused on refugees rather than indigenous communities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Stichting-Cosmic-Fire-Foundation-251044314949104
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stichting-cosmic-fire-foundation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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