Grants 2023
De Boomgaard Foundation was established on May 12, 2005 as a private grant-giving foundation.
The founders are two philanthropists who wish to support youth and children, initiatives to advance climate justice and local heritage and innovations. The foundation is partnering with ambitious charities or non-for profit organisations. It was ranked as public benefit organisation (ANBI) and can make and receive tax-free donations.
Child Welfare
South Africa – Port Shepstone
Child Welfare South Africa is a public benefit organization, dedicated to protecting and nurturing children in the Ugu District in KwaZulu Natal.
The Cornerstone Foundation
Rwanda - Kigali
The Cornerstone Foundation helps vulnerable school leavers in Rwanda with vocational training and thus to gain a solid foundation for life.
CSD Foundation
Cape Verde, Santa Maria, Sal
The CSD Foundation focuses on improving living conditions. Sinti bo Felisidadi, a photo competition and exhibition, provided income for photographers.
Ellen MacArthur Foundation
United Kingdom - Isle of Wight
The Foundation was founded by solo sailor Dame Ellen MacArthur. Its mission is to accelerate the transition to a regenerative, circular economy.
Forteiland Pampus
The Netherlands - Muiden
The UNESCO island of Pampus, part of the 19th century waterline defense of Amsterdam, is developing into a climate neutral and educational island.
Fossielvrij NL
The Netherlands - Amsterdam
Fossielvrij NL helped to stop pension fund ABP investing in fossil fuel industries. Then a campaign aimed at ING, the largest Dutch investor in those industries started.
KLABU
Brazil - Boa Vista
KLABU supports refugees rebuilding their lives through sports and community building. Foundation De Boomgaard has contributed to a clubhouse in Boa Vista.
Learn Afghan
Afghanistan - Kandahar
In Afghanistan girls access to education is extremely restricted by the Taliban. Learn Afghan supports girls studying in several provinces.
Potamos
Russia - Moscow
Potamos supports independent journalism in Russia. It contributes to a Master of an employee to help her in commercial management of The Moscow Times.
Rhiza
South Africa - Soshanguve township
Rhiza aims at self-sustainable health care in South Africa by innovative Nursepreneur clinics. Foundation De Boomgaard funded a clinic in Soshanguve township.
Small donations
Santa Maria, Sal, Cape Verde
The budget of Foundation De Boomgaard, provides a small amount available for spontaneous contributions.
Tergooi MC
The Netherlands – Hilversum
Tergooi MC completed the ‘greenest hospital’ in the Netherlands. It wants to bring nature to and into the hospital with 6 patio gardens.
THINK NOW Foundation
The Netherlands - Amstelveen
The THINK NOW project gives school children and students ‘a voice’ in the climate debate with a ‘Think tank’ and an impactful documentary.
Wonderzine
Russia - and post Soviet region
Wonderzine, an online Russian women’s magazine collapsed because of the war in Ukraine. It tries to rebuild its former audience of 3.5 million people.
Funding Overview
Donor Impact Invest Fund (DIIF)
Fossielvrij NL
Foundation Oud Geleerd Jong Gedaan
Free a Girl
House of Animals
Huizer Museum
Human Activities
LifeLine Ukraine
National Innovation Centre, Nepal
Nice Place Foundation
Potamos Foundation
The Cottage Family Centre and National Family Centre
Toon Beeld Foundation & Nature Films
Fossielvrij NL
Foundation Oud Geleerd Jong Gedaan
Free a Girl
House of Animals
Huizer Museum
Human Activities
LifeLine Ukraine
National Innovation Centre, Nepal
Nice Place Foundation
Potamos Foundation
The Cottage Family Centre and National Family Centre
Toon Beeld Foundation & Nature Films