Stichting Amsterdams Universiteitsfonds

The Amsterdam University Fund promotes academic excellence with support for research and facilities that are essential for a rich academic environment. Over the years, the fund has sponsored essential research and spearheaded the preservation and conservation of UvA’s treasured heritage collections. The Fund relies on donations both small and large – including earmarked Named Funds – to finance scholarships, essential research and educational initiatives.

The Amsterdam University Fund is an independent foundation. The Board of the fund is responsible for policy making, fund raising, grant management, asset management and the annual reporting. The Board members are volunteers. Granting subsidies is party delegated to specific grant committees, operating under a mandate from the Board. The day-to-day business is run by a staff of currently six people, headed by a managing director responsible for the execution of the policy as set by the Board. All staff members are employees of the University of Amsterdam.

The Amsterdam University Fund is a non-profit organisation and classified as an institution within the meaning of Section 3:33 of the Dutch Income Tax Act 2001. The Dutch Tax and Customs Administration has classified the Amsterdam University Fund as an institution for general public advancement (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling, ANBI) under Section 24, paragraph 2 of the Dutch Inheritance Tax Act. The tax registration number is: 8072.09.259. The foundation is not liable to pay corporation tax or VAT.