Stichting De Gelukkige Klas has been recognised as an ANBI (Dutch tax-deductible charity status — algemeen nut beogende instelling) by 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).
"Serving the general interest by promoting the quality and accessibility of education at the Theo Thijssenschool, in particular in the areas of visual arts, the cultural programme and other enriching educational activities, as well as the financial support of initiatives that contribute to the broad development of pupils and to the social and cultural formation of youth, and everything connected with the foregoing or conducive thereto, all in the broadest sense of the word."
— from article 3 paragraph 1 of the articles of association
Original Dutch wording, as referenced by the Belastingdienst:
"Het dienen van het algemeen belang door het bevorderen van de kwaliteit en de toegankelijkheid van het onderwijs op de Theo Thijssenschool, in het bijzonder op het gebied van beeldende vorming, cultuuronderwijs en andere verrijkende onderwijsactiviteiten, alsmede het financieel ondersteunen van initiatieven die bijdragen aan de brede ontwikkeling van leerlingen en aan de maatschappelijke en culturele vorming van de jeugd, en al hetgeen met vorenstaande verband houdt of daartoe bevorderlijk kan zijn, alles in de ruimste zin van het woord."
The foundation pursues exclusively or almost exclusively (at least 90%) the general interest and has no profit motive (article 3 paragraph 3 of the articles of association). Its activities fall under the ANBI categories Education, science and research and Culture, and benefit an open group of beneficiaries: all pupils of the Theo Thijssenschool, a public primary school in Amsterdam with an open admissions policy.
Contributions to the foundation are entirely voluntary and are separate from pupils' participation in activities or facilities. All pupils benefit equally from the foundation's activities, regardless of whether parents or guardians contribute.
The foundation aims to advance the cultural, creative and social development of pupils. Its activities are open to all pupils of the school and are not dependent on a contribution from parents or guardians.
The foundation raises funds among parents, former parents, alumni and other supporters, and from private foundations and governmental schemes. Income is spent across three categories:
Supporting activities so that every pupil can participate, regardless of their family's financial situation.
The foundation operates unpaid, with minimal operating costs. At least 90% of expenditure goes directly to the foundation's objective.
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 umbrella organisation Stichting Openbaar Onderwijs aan de Amstel (OOadA, KvK 34285452).
Although Hieke Bakker and Tessa Bakker share a surname, there is no family-law relationship between them, no marriage or registered partnership, and no other form of kinship or comparable relationship as referred to in article 5 paragraph 1 of the articles of association. They were appointed to the board independently of one another.
Board members receive no remuneration and no attendance fees (article 5 paragraph 13 of the articles of association). They are only entitled to reimbursement of actual expenses, which are disclosed in the annual report. The foundation has no employees; should this change, the board will adopt a market-conform remuneration policy and publish it here.
Volunteers receive only expense reimbursement. Third parties engaged by the foundation — such as specialist teachers, guest teachers and artists — are paid at market rates on the basis of a service agreement.
The activity report for the first (short) financial year — 29 April 2026 to 31 December 2026 — will be published on this page no later than 30 June 2027, in line with the publication requirements for ANBIs. after first year
The financial reporting (balance sheet and statement of income and expenditure with explanatory notes) for the first financial year will be published on this page no later than 30 June 2027, in line with the publication requirements for ANBIs. after first year
Notarial deed executed on 29 April 2026 by mr. Frederike van Harskamp, candidate notary, acting as deputy for mr. Saskia Laseur-Eelman, notary in Amsterdam (deed reference 203919583/31459028).
Download deed of incorporation and articles of association (PDF, in Dutch)
Upon dissolution of the foundation, any positive liquidation balance will, in accordance with article 13 paragraph 3 of the articles of association, be distributed to a fiscally recognised public-benefit institution (ANBI) designated by the board, or to a foreign institution that exclusively or almost exclusively pursues the general interest and whose objective corresponds as closely as possible to that of the foundation, preferably one focused on education in Amsterdam.
