Stichting Drive For Life

What Stichting Drive For Life does

Stichting Drive For Life is a Dutch charitable foundation (ANBI status) founded in 2021 and operational since 2022, headquartered in Apeldoorn, Netherlands. Its core offering is the 'Rit' program — organized one-day driving experiences in exotic sports cars (Porsche, Ferrari, BMW, Mercedes, McLaren, Bentley, Rolls Royce) delivered to vulnerable children and youth aged 4–18 who are in or eligible for youth care, disability care, child protection, or other welfare services. Each ride is supported by a certified motor escort team (LBVR-certified traffic regulators), a volunteer media team producing professional photography and video, and customized 'Tasjes voor de Toekomst' (future bags) tailored to each participant. The foundation supplements the ride experience with broader follow-on support referrals including job coaching, mentorship, internship placement, and employment connections.

The organization operates entirely on a volunteer basis — approximately 45 unpaid volunteers across drivers, motor escorts, media, administration, and event support, with no paid staff. Revenue is generated through individual donations (one-time and monthly, preset tiers from €5 to €100), four structured corporate sponsorship packages (€1,000, €2,500, €5,000, €10,000 annually) offering website recognition, social media posts, video credits, day-level ride sponsorship, and apparel sponsorship, plus a €25 DFL Essentials Kit merchandise product sold to volunteer drivers. All offerings are bundled under the ANBI tax-advantaged giving framework.

Since inception, Drive For Life has served over 180 children across 15+ named institutional referral partners (youth care, disability care, child protection, homeless/runaway youth, and special education organizations) concentrated in four Dutch provinces (Gelderland, Overijssel, Flevoland, Drenthe). Operational cadence is 5–6 rides per year, scaling slowly due to volunteer and sponsor constraints. There is no proprietary technology platform; the foundation uses a standard website, organic social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), and partner referrals as its primary go-to-market and beneficiary-acquisition channels.

Name

Stichting Drive For Life

Legal name

Stichting Drive For Life

Website

https://driveforlife.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stichting Drive For Life is a Dutch volunteer-run ANBI foundation, founded 2021 in Apeldoorn, that organizes exotic supercar day rides and follow-on support referrals for vulnerable children and youth (ages 4–18) in or eligible for Dutch youth, disability, and child protection services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charitable Youth Experience Programs

NAICS

Passenger Car Rental (532111)

SIC

Services-Auto Rental & Leasing (No Drivers) (7510)

akta.pro primary industry

Sports & Grand Touring (GT) Car Rentals (THADAMAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Luxury Car Club / Membership-Based Exotic Rentals (THADAMAJ)

Keywords

• Charitable youth foundation
• Exotic car rides
• Vulnerable children support
• Corporate sponsorship packages
• Volunteer-driven nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Apeldoorn

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from private individuals. Donation options include preset amounts (€5, €10, €15, €25, €50, €100) or custom amounts, with both one-time and monthly recurring options available.
2. Corporate Sponsorship Packages: Four tiered sponsorship packages ranging from €1,000 to €10,000 annually, offering website recognition, social media posts, event sponsorship, and volunteer apparel sponsorship.
3. Sponsorship Pakket 1: €1,000 annual package: Logo with hyperlink on DFL website, one social media post about the sponsor.
4. Sponsorship Pakket 2: €2,500 annual package: Logo on event video credits, priority driver selection for ride participation.
5. Sponsorship Pakket 3: €5,000 annual package: Full day sponsorship of one ride, customizable branding for the day, all photos and videos marked 'sponsored by'.
6. Sponsorship Pakket 4 Premium: €10,000 annual package: Premium sponsor website placement, sponsorship of two rides, three social media posts, volunteer and media team apparel sponsorship.
7. Merchandise - DFL Essentials Kit: Branded merchandise package for drivers sold at €25 per kit, containing cleaning cloths, keychain, and backpack. Proceeds 100% to the foundation.
8. Tax-Deductible Charitable Giving: Facilitates tax-advantaged giving for both businesses and individuals under Dutch ANBI regulations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Stichting Drive For Life organizes and delivers unforgettable day-long exotic sports car rides for vulnerable children and youth (aged 4–18) who are in or receiving youth care in the Netherlands. Volunteer drivers use high-end vehicles and are escorted by a certified motor team, with professional photo/video documentation, customized future goodie bags, and post-event follow-up support such as job coach, mentor, and internship referrals.

Product overview

Stichting Drive For Life is a charity foundation (ANBI status) that operates as a single unified service rather than a platform. The core offering is the 'Rit' (joy ride) program, where vulnerable youth aged 4-18 receive unforgettable day experiences in exotic sports cars. The organization supplements these experiences with sponsorship packages for corporate partners, the DFL Essentials Kit merchandise for volunteer drivers, and custom goodie bags ('Tasjes voor de Toekomst'). All offerings are interconnected around the central mission of creating lasting memories for invisible youth.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Drive For Life Ritten (Joy Rides Program) The foundation's core service offering: an unforgettable day trip for "invisible youth" (children aged 4–18 in care/support systems), in which volunteer drivers transport participants in exotic sports cars (Porsche, Ferrari, BMW, Mercedes, McLaren, Bentley, Rolls Royce) accompanied by a certified motor escort team. Provided free of charge to beneficiaries.
• Tasjes voor de Toekomst (Future Goodie Bags)

Quantifiable outcome

• Friendships formed between youth and volunteers
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

33 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and premium.

• DBcertminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCertification partner.
• 9 MilesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupercar event and travel organization providing day drives and international multi-day drives. Sponsored candy/sweets for youth participating in rides.
• ESV Technisch AdviesbureauminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTechnical advisory bureau specializing in machine safety since 1993. Provides funding, deploys their car as a volunteer driver, and contributes to ride safety.
• Cloudcarrier (Lelystad)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerICT services provider in Lelystad. Hosted the Lelystad ride, offered ICT workshop and coaching for youth participants.
• Rebourne Pop Up SolutionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHosted the Lelystad ride finish at historic Flevopolder location, offered building workshop for youth.
• The Sauce Its All AboutminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business in Lelystad that provided BBQ services for youth event.
• Eper Taxi CentraleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTaxi service that transported youth participants to and from the event in Apeldoorn.
• F.R.I.S. TrainingstudiominorGTM or Marketing PartnerTraining studio in Deventer offering free sports activities to youth participants.
• JCI UtrechtminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJunior Chamber International Utrecht organized a carwash fundraising event on May 11 to support Drive For Life.
• Stichting DroomdagminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSimilar charitable foundation, co-partner in supporting youth.
• Ome Joop's TourminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual cycling vacation for Arnhem children since 1950. Drive For Life provides motor escort services for their events.
• Lapaire AutospaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAuto spa partner.
• VDS AutomationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAutomation services partner.
• DSITpremiumGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium sponsor of Drive For Life. DSIT is a technology/integration partner providing support for the foundation's operations.
• ENTRANCEpremiumGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium sponsor that provides funding support. ENTRACE is an application helping healthcare matchmakers of care institutions match care requests with care offerings.
• Bakker HilverspremiumGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium sponsor contributing to the foundation's mission.
• Fruit Op Je WerkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides fresh fruit for rides in 2024, supporting the foundation's catering needs.
• StorminkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner supporting Drive For Life operations.
• Van Barneveld ExclusiveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner supporting Drive For Life with exclusive services.
• TIM Exclusive GardensminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner providing exclusive garden/location services.
• Stoevelaar PartnersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner providing professional services.
• Damen MotorkledingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMotorcycle clothing provider supporting the motor escort team.
• MawialuxminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner supporting Drive For Life.
• Wegrestaurant De KarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant along the highway serving as venue for start, lunch, and finish of rides. Provided catering for multiple events.
• Bocam Creates (BCC)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCreative agency partner providing services.
• HSC (BMW-HSC)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBMW specialist partner.
• TMD SecurityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSecurity services partner.
• ThornhedgeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner supporting Drive For Life.
• EstadiominorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner supporting Drive For Life.
• ABRO ProjectafbouwminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConstruction/renovation partner.
• We Print GreenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSustainable printing partner for promotional materials.
• JJ TechniekminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTechnical services partner.
• MettimmminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner supporting Drive For Life.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stichting Droomdag: Direct Dutch peer explicitly named as a partner. Similar charity foundation providing dream-day experiences for vulnerable youth. Closest comparable in mission, structure, and beneficiary focus.
• 9 Miles Events: Named DFL partner organizing supercar day drives and international multi-day drives. Operates in the same exotic-supercar event category and provides in-kind support (sponsored candy/sweets) for DFL rides.
• Ome Joop's Tour: Dutch charity (since 1950) running annual cycling vacation for Arnhem children. Three-year DFL partnership for motor escort services. Direct operational peer in youth-experiential-charity model.

Broad incumbents

• Make-A-Wish Nederland: Larger, established Dutch charity fulfilling wishes for children with critical illnesses. Comparable experiential-impact model for vulnerable youth, but at significantly greater scale and institutional maturity.
• Villa Pardoes: Established Dutch charity providing vacation experiences for sick and disabled children. Comparable beneficiary segment (youth with care needs) and experiential-grant model, with broader institutional footprint.
• CliniClowns Nederland: Established Dutch ANBI-status charity delivering joyful experiences to sick and disabled children. Comparable experiential-charity positioning and beneficiary overlap (vulnerable youth in care).

Regional players

• Stichting Jarige Job: Dutch charity focused on celebrating children's birthdays for families in financial hardship. Comparable invisible-youth beneficiary focus and ANBI-structured donation model in the Netherlands.

Emerging players

• SuperCars for Kids (US): US-based charity offering exotic car rides to children with disabilities and illnesses. Concept-level peer (exotic-car + vulnerable-youth experience), though US geography and different funding structure.
• Lamborghini Club Nederland (LCA): Dutch exotic-car club whose membership pool represents a potential volunteer-driver supply for DFL-style rides. Comparable exotic-car-owner community, though focused on enthusiast events rather than charity.
• Ferrari Owners Club Nederland: Dutch Ferrari owners' community representing potential exotic-car volunteer pool for DFL rides. Comparable community-of-exotic-owners structure; indirect peer through volunteer driver ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/DriveforLife.nl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/driveforlive
• Instagraminstagram.com/driveforlife.nl

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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