The Netherland-America Foundation Inc
Building on the enduring heritage and values shared between the peoples of the netherlands and the united states, the Netherland-America Foundation seeks to further strengthen the bonds between our two countries through exchange in the arts,sciences, education, business and public affairs.
The Netherland-America Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Netherland-America Foundation Inc gave $73K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $72,900
- +63.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,300
- +173.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $10,465,563
- +7.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (79% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Netherland-America Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Fund for American Studies ($58K). Together the top 3 received $73K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 12 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Netherland-America Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 386% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2021) to $73K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $73K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Fund for American Studies Washington, DC | Culture Grant | $57,900 |
| Battery Dance New York, NY | Culture Grant | $7,500 |
| Historic House Trust of New York City Inc Flushing, NY | Culture Grant | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,465,563 | $6,435,867 | $6,158,762 | $72,900 | 3 | $273,331 |
| 2023 | $9,708,062 | $4,038,668 | $2,643,913 | $44,500 | 5 | $222,713 |
| 2022 | $7,918,449 | $2,106,887 | $2,362,904 | $17,500 | 2 | $154,565 |
| 2021 | $8,725,622 | $2,894,571 | $2,593,764 | $15,000 | 2 | $312,116 |
| 2020 | $7,985,815 | $1,596,913 | $1,770,238 | — | — | $452,679 |
About The Netherland-America Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Netherland-America Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $73K. Net investment income was $273K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Netherland-America Foundation Inc is led by Caroliene Hermans, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 2 of 52 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Caroliene Hermans
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$67K (2024)
Jurjan Wouda Kuipers
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2021
16 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Willemijn Keizer
Exe. Director
Executive Director → Exe. Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$154K (2021) → $82K (2024)
Albert J Laverge
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andy J Bender
Director
Chairman → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bas Nieuweweme
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carine De Meyere
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catharina Candy Lurken
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eleanne Van Vliet
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Van Schilfgaarde
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ennius E Bergsma
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Henk J Guitjens
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hugo P Verdegaal
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Iwan Van Der Vinne
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James H. Dykstra
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jan JH Joosten
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jan Louis Burggraaf
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jan Willem Van Drimmelen
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judith Hernstadt
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kurt Dykstra
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maarten R van Hengel
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maggie Timoney
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Manon Cox
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marc C van Gelder
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Enthoven
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ottho Heldring
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul G Beiboer
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Klaassen
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ralf D van der Ven
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Ottenhof
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Theodore HM Prudon
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Broas
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ton Gardeniers
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Merijn Boender
Director
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michiel Visser
Director
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pieter Van Den Berg
Director
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roel Huinink
Director
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jack Roepers
Director
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ruulke Bagijn
Director
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Morehouse
Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Annelies Jansen
Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Andringa Vermeer
Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mauren Bunyan
Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mila Dovich Heersink
Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stan Veuger
Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wladimir Hogenhuis
Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bart-Jan Polman
Director
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bharat Tewarie
Director
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sander Van 't Noordende
Director
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Van Stolk-Riley
Director
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Willem Boezen
Director
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michiel Van Schaardenburg
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Eva Das (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Johannes Van Tilburg (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Hester Velmans (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Iwan Vandervinne (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Theo Prudon (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Tim Broas (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Charles L Laurey (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Hans Gieskes (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jim Dykstra (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Mary Andringa (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Vlad Hogenhuis (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Amber Wessels-Yen Till (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Amber C Wessels-Yen (2020) — Secretary
- Former: C Jurjan Wouda Kuipers (2020) — Director
- Former: Merjin Boender (2020) — Director
- Former: Willemijn Keizer sinc (2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Yvonne Simons (2020) — Executive Director · Filing note: Until 83020
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $82K, to Willemijn Keizer (EXE. Director Thru 4/24). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Netherland-America Foundation Inc
How much does The Netherland-America Foundation Inc give each year?
The Netherland-America Foundation Inc gave $73K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $45K across 5 grants.
What is The Netherland-America Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Netherland-America Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $24,300, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does The Netherland-America Foundation Inc give grants?
The Netherland-America Foundation Inc gives mostly in District of Columbia: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (21%).
Does The Netherland-America Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Netherland-America Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Culture Grant" (3 grants).
How large is The Netherland-America Foundation Inc?
The Netherland-America Foundation Inc reported $10.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $6.4M.
What is The Netherland-America Foundation Inc?
The Netherland-America Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in New York, NY. It holds $10.5M in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Netherland-America Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Netherland-America Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-2989216. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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