The Fund is a charitable foundation dedicated to supporting research and education at Maastricht University. There are various tax-efficient donation options available for both donors residing in the Netherlands and those living abroad.
The Fund is recognised as a Public Benefit Organisation (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling, ANBI) as a charitable foundation. This means that donors can make tax-efficient donations, with their contributions being fully or partially tax-deductible. By making smart use of this tax advantage, it is possible to donate more without extra cost, as the tax authorities refund the difference. Donors can choose to keep this benefit themselves or donate it to the organisation. The Fund is listed among ANBI-registered institutions.
We are seeing increasing interest from alumni and individuals in the United States to financially support social impact research and education at Maastricht University. To encourage this, we have partnered with the Netherlands-America Foundation (NAF). Through our dedicated Maastricht University Fund at NAF, you can make tax-efficient donations from the U.S.
As the most international university in the Netherlands and part of the Euregion, a significant portion of our donors come from Belgium and Germany. To accommodate these donors, the Fund has joined Transnational Giving Europe (TGE). By donating through a TGE-affiliated foundation in their own country, donors benefit from tax advantages while ensuring that the full donated amount directly supports the foundation.
The ANBI tax benefit applies to both one-time and periodic donations, though different rules apply.
To be fully tax-deductible, the donor must commit to supporting the Fund for at least five years with a fixed amount, documented in a written agreement. This can be arranged through a notary—Huenges Wajer Joosten notary office provides the notarial donation deed free of charge—or via a written agreement between the donor and the foundation.
A company that pays corporate tax can deduct donations to a recognised charitable organisation from its taxable income. However, different rules apply compared to individual donations. Contributions to an ANBI (Public Benefit Organisation) are fully deductible in the year they are made. The total deductible amount cannot exceed 50% of the company’s profit and must remain below €100,000.
The deduction cannot result in a negative profit, and all donations must be documented in writing. As tax regulations regarding donation deductions can be complex, we strongly recommend consulting a tax advisor beforehand. Of course, we are happy to assist!