Stichting De Gelukkige Klas has applied for ANBI status (Dutch tax-deductible charity status — algemeen nut beogende instelling) with the Belastingdienst. On this page we publish all the information we'll be required to disclose as an ANBI (in accordance with article 1a of the Implementation Regulation under the General State Taxes Act 1994).
"Promoting and financially supporting the quality of education at the Theo Thijssenschool in Amsterdam, particularly in the areas of visual arts, the cultural programme and other enriching educational activities, as well as everything connected with or conducive to that aim in the broadest sense."
— from article 2 of the articles of association
Original Dutch wording, as referenced by the Belastingdienst:
"Het bevorderen en financieel ondersteunen van de kwaliteit van het onderwijs op de Theo Thijssenschool te Amsterdam, in het bijzonder op het gebied van beeldende vorming, cultuuronderwijs en andere verrijkende onderwijsactiviteiten, alsmede al hetgeen daarmee in de ruimste zin des woords verband houdt of daartoe bevorderlijk kan zijn."
The foundation has no profit motive.
The foundation raises money through voluntary parent contributions and periodic donations to support the educational programme at the Theo Thijssenschool. Income is spent on:
The foundation operates unpaid, with minimal operating costs.
Download policy plan 2026-2030 (PDF) coming soon
The board consists of three people, all parent or guardian of a pupil at the Theo Thijssenschool. None of the board members works at the school or at the OADA umbrella organisation. Hieke and Tessa are not related to one another.
Board members receive no remuneration for their work. Expenses incurred can be reimbursed on the basis of declarations, provided they are reasonable and substantiated. The foundation has no employees. Work is carried out by volunteers and, for specific tasks, by independent professionals on an assignment basis.
The activity report for the first financial year (29 April 2026 to 31 December 2026) will be published on this page no later than 1 July 2027, in line with the publication requirements for ANBIs. after first year
The financial reporting for the first financial year will be published on this page no later than 1 July 2027, in line with the publication requirements for ANBIs. after first year
Download deed of incorporation and articles of association (PDF) coming soon
Should the foundation be dissolved, any positive liquidation balance will be spent on another ANBI with a similar objective, preferably an organisation that supports education in Amsterdam (article 12 of the articles of association).
