Makings Foundation

Stichting Makings Foundation

The makings of a living planet.

We work to conserve and restore nature, biodiversity and ecosystems, and for the wellbeing of people and animals, now and in the future.

Being established, 2026

Purpose

What we work for

Nature, biodiversity and ecosystems are under pressure worldwide. The wellbeing of people, animals and nature are inseparable. That is why we focus on:

i.

Nature and biodiversity

Conserving and restoring nature, biodiversity and ecosystems, including the protection of threatened animal and plant species and their habitats. This is our first focus.

ii.

Environment and climate

Protecting the environment and promoting sustainability: lower emissions, more carbon storage, and adapting to the effects of climate change.

iii.

People and animals

Health, education, science and research, welfare and humanitarian aid, animal welfare and development cooperation.

How we choose

Every euro goes where we expect it to do the most good.

The foundation has no geographic restriction. In every decision we weigh:

  1. 01
    AdditionalityWhat happens because of our contribution that would not happen otherwise.
  2. 02
    EvidenceThe quality of the evidence for the expected effect.
  3. 03
    Size and likelihoodHow large the effect could be, and how likely it is.
  4. 04
    DurabilityWhether the result lasts.
  5. 05
    Side effectsPossible negative consequences, including harm that moves elsewhere.

Approach

How we work

The foundation pursues its purpose in three ways, and follows the progress of what it supports.

Own projects

Initiating, developing and carrying out projects that serve our purpose, worldwide.

Support for Dutch charities

Supporting projects of Dutch public-benefit organisations (ANBIs) that work towards our purpose.

Partners worldwide

Supporting other public-benefit organisations, also outside the Netherlands, with oversight of how funds are spent and separate accounts.

Accountability

Public information

The foundation is applying for recognition as a public-benefit organisation (ANBI) in the Netherlands. Below is the information an ANBI makes public.

Name
Stichting Makings Foundation (Makings Foundation)
RSIN / tax number
after incorporation
Chamber of Commerce no.
after incorporation
Contact
Churchillplein 5E
2517 JW Den Haag
info@makingsfoundation.org
Purpose
The worldwide conservation and restoration of nature, biodiversity and ecosystems; protecting the environment and promoting sustainability, health, education, science and research, welfare and humanitarian aid, animal welfare and development cooperation.
Policy plan (summary)
The foundation carries out its own projects and supports projects of other public-benefit organisations, in and outside the Netherlands (see Approach). Its funds come from donations and from the return on its assets. The assets are managed by the board and invested under an investment policy set by the board. Funds are spent on the foundation’s purpose, with management costs kept as low as possible.
Board
  • ChairD.P. Kingma
  • Board memberC.J.M. Vijftigschild
  • Board memberW.J. Veening
Remuneration policy
Board members receive no remuneration and no attendance fees. They may be reimbursed for reasonable expenses. The foundation has no staff.
Activity report
The first report will appear after the end of the 2026 financial year.
Financial statements
The statement of income and expenditure, with an overview of planned spending and notes, is published within six months after the end of each financial year.