Tax-free donations

Tax-Free Donations to the Haags Dierencentrum: How Does It Work?

Periodic Donation

Are you already supporting the Haags Dierencentrum or planning to? We are very grateful for that! But did you know you can easily benefit from tax advantages? Donations you make as periodic gifts to an ANBI (public benefit organization) can be fully deducted, provided the following conditions are met:

You donate the same amount every year to the Haags Dierencentrum. You can choose whether to make your annual donation in one lump sum or in several installments. The donation must be made for five consecutive years, though you can continue for longer.
You have established the periodic gift in an agreement with the Haags Dierencentrum, which also specifies when the donation will end.
You receive nothing in return for your periodic donation.
How Does It Work?

You enter into an agreement with the Haags Dierencentrum. For at least five years, you donate the same amount, and the added benefit is the tax advantage. This is for you or, if you wish, for the Haags Dierencentrum. Depending on your income, you can receive up to 52% of the periodic donation back.

With the signed Periodic Donation Agreement and Payment Authorization, the Haags Dierencentrum can collect your donation at the agreed time and during the agreed period. Once a year, you declare your donation to the tax office.

What to Do?

To be eligible for a tax refund, a completed and signed Periodic Donation Agreement and Payment Authorization are required. Download the forms, fill them out, and sign them. Send them in duplicate to the Haags Dierencentrum, Lozerlaan 595, 2544 MC The Hague. We will complete them and return a signed copy to you.

Note: Your periodic donation is eligible for tax deduction starting from the date the first payment is made. Deductions can only be applied if the paid amounts and payment terms match the agreement.

Example Calculation

Mrs. Smit earns €30,000 per year and donates €50 per quarter to the Haags Dierencentrum. The donation is formalized in a periodic donation agreement. Mrs. Smit falls into tax bracket 1 (40.85%), so she will receive €81.70 back from the tax office when filing her income tax return. This means that for Mrs. Smit, the donation effectively costs her €118.30, while the Haags Dierencentrum can use the full €200 for the animals. This calculation is an estimate and should not be considered legally binding.

For more information or to request an agreement, you can contact kantoor@haagsdierencentrum.nl or call 070-7470100. Alternatively, visit the tax office website.

You can also calculate your benefit here.

Donations

If you prefer not to become a regular donor but would still like to contribute to the animals, that’s possible! Every donation is warmly welcomed. Donations can be transferred to account number NL05 INGB 0004 4181 83, in the name of Stichting Haags Dierencentrum, The Hague.