Naf Atlanta

What Naf Atlanta does

NAF Atlanta, formally the Netherland-America Foundation Atlanta Chapter, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2021 to build bridges between the Netherlands and the Southeast United States. Established 100 years after the parent Netherland-America Foundation was first incorporated in New York City in 1921, the chapter operates under a governance structure that includes board and committee oversight and a parent foundation (tax ID 13-2989216). Its mission is to connect people and exchange ideas that create appreciation, progress, and tolerance across the two regions, with three strategic pillars: Youth (cross-cultural programming, scholarships, and internships), Sustainability (mutual learning on water management and environmental stewardship), and Smart Solutions (Innovation Labs targeting young low-income students to develop sustainable solutions to real business problems).

The organization serves Dutch and Southeastern American youth, sustainability and water-management professionals, and the broader Dutch-American community in the Southeast US. Its core service portfolio comprises Youth Programs, Sustainability Initiatives, Smart Solutions / Innovation Labs, and Community Events (including the annual NAF ATL Bike Event along the Atlanta Beltline and Dutch-American Heritage Day receptions). It does not sell products or services; instead, revenue is generated through tax-deductible contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations, supplemented by proceeds from events, which fund scholarships and internships for high-achieving, low-income college students from underserved communities in Atlanta, the Netherlands, and the Dutch Caribbean.

The go-to-market motion is community-led, relying on direct event participation, partner-organization referrals through the Consulate General of the Netherlands, Chamber of Commerce of the Southeast US, and the Atlanta Holland Club, and direct email outreach. Notable institutional reach includes hosting a reception for King Willem Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands and representing the Netherlands and Dutch Caribbean at the Beloved Community International Expo organized by the King Center in Atlanta. Headcount is reported at 11-50 employees, consistent with a small chapter-level nonprofit operation.

Name

Naf Atlanta

Legal name

The Netherland-America Foundation Atlanta Chapter

Website

https://nafatlanta.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NAF Atlanta is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that connects the Netherlands and the Southeast United States through youth scholarships, internships, sustainability programs, Innovation Labs, and community events, serving Dutch-American youth, professionals, and community members.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural Exchange Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International Development & Donor-Funded Education Programs (EDADALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Scholarships, Grants & Education Benefits Administration (Financing-adjacent) (FSAKAEAM), Need-Based Grants & Bursaries (EDAIAOAB)

Keywords

• Cultural exchange programs
• Cross-cultural education
• Scholarship programs
• Sustainability workshops
• Community cultural events

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tax-Deductible Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, NAF Atlanta relies on tax-deductible contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations. The organization uses proceeds from events to support internships and scholarships for high-achieving, low-income college students.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

NAF Atlanta facilitates cross-cultural exchange, scholarships, internships, sustainability learning, and community events connecting the Netherlands and the Southeast United States. As the Atlanta Chapter of the 501(c)(3) Netherland-America Foundation, it delivers programs across three pillars: Youth (cross-cultural programming, scholarships, and internships for Dutch and American youth), Sustainability (mutual learning on sustainability and water management), and Smart Solutions (Innovation Labs that share best practices and expertise to solve real problems). Funding comes from tax-deductible contributions, with event proceeds supporting scholarships and internships for high-achieving, low-income students from underserved communities.

Product overview

Naf Atlanta is a non-profit cultural exchange organization offering a portfolio of programs including Youth Programs (cross-cultural programming, scholarships, and internships for Dutch and American youth), Sustainability Initiatives (focused on water management and sustainable solutions), Smart Solutions/Innovation Labs (sustainable innovation workshops for students), and Community Events (cultural gatherings, bike tours, and heritage celebrations). These programs collectively serve to build bridges between the Netherlands and the Southeast United States through cultural exchange, education, and community engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Youth Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• Supports internships and scholarships for high-achieving, low-income college students from underserved communities in Atlanta, the Netherlands, and the Dutch Caribbean

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Consulate General of the NetherlandscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose partnership with the Consulate General of the Netherlands leads to engaging events with inspiring guests and speakers. The Consulate works with NAF Atlanta on various Dutch-American programming initiatives.
• Chamber of Commerce of the Southeast UScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosts the annual Dutch-American Heritage Day reception along with NAF Atlanta, the Consulate General of the Netherlands, and the Atlanta Holland Club.
• Atlanta Holland ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosts the annual Dutch-American Heritage Day reception along with NAF Atlanta, the Consulate General of the Netherlands, and the Chamber of Commerce of the Southeast US.
• King Center (Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAF ATL represented the Netherlands and Dutch Caribbean at the Beloved Community International Expo organized by the King Center in Atlanta.
• Bold Monk Brewing Co.minorOthersEvent venue partner for the NAF ATL Annual Bike Event along the Atlanta Beltline Westside Trail, where lunch was served after the ride.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• The Asia Foundation: International development nonprofit operating programs across Asia and the US; comparable donor-funded education, exchange, and cultural-bridge mission at substantially larger scale.
• Asia Society: Established US-based nonprofit promoting Asian-American cultural and educational exchange; operates at much larger national scale with similar nonprofit programming, education, and policy focus.
• Fulbright Program: Largest US-sponsored international educational and cultural exchange program; comparable scholarship and exchange mission at vastly larger scale with government backing.
• CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange): Major nonprofit international educational exchange provider; broader scale and program portfolio, but operates in the same international exchange and scholarship space.

Direct peers

• Alliance Française d'Atlanta: Atlanta-based nonprofit delivering French cultural and educational programming; structurally analogous bilateral cultural-exchange chapter model serving comparable audiences in the same city.
• British-American Business: National nonprofit promoting bilateral business, trade, and cultural exchange between the UK and US; comparable mission of building bridges through programming, networking, and events.
• German-American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern US: Bilateral business and cultural organization serving the US Southeast with German companies and communities; directly comparable mission and regional footprint to NAF Atlanta.
• The Netherland-America Foundation: Parent organization founded in 1921 in New York City; operates the same bilateral Dutch-American mission and programs at national scale under the same 501(c)(3) structure and brand.

Regional players

• World Affairs Council of Atlanta: Atlanta-based nonprofit promoting international affairs education and global engagement; directly comparable city-level audience, mission, and event-based programming model.

Others

• Sister Cities International: National nonprofit connecting US and international cities through cultural, educational, and economic exchange; relevant adjacent ecosystem organization in the city-partnership space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/naf-atlanta

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