Stichting Open House Amsterdam

ANBI Information

Last updated: 4 August 2026

This information is published in connection with Stichting Open House Amsterdam's intended application for designation as a Cultural Public Benefit Organisation (Culturele ANBI). The Belastingdienst determines whether the foundation qualifies for this status.

General information

Objective

Stichting Open House Amsterdam promotes public understanding of, access to and appreciation of architecture, urban development, architectural heritage and the built environment.

The foundation makes these subjects accessible and relevant to a broad public through free cultural and educational programmes and direct experiences of the city.

The foundation operates exclusively in the public interest and does not pursue profit as an objective.

Activities

The foundation's principal activity is the organisation of Open House Amsterdam: a free annual architecture and heritage festival providing public access to architecturally, historically and socially significant buildings and locations.

Its activities also include guided visits, talks, lectures, workshops, exhibitions, educational programmes, publications and digital content, together with the recruitment and coordination of volunteers.

The inaugural edition is scheduled for 12 and 13 June 2027. The festival and its core public programme will be free of charge.

Since its establishment, the foundation has worked on its governance, festival programme, curatorial framework, cultural partnerships, fundraising, communications, education, public engagement and volunteer planning.

Main lines of the Policy Plan 2026-2028

The foundation seeks to finance its activities through a balanced mix of public subsidies, contributions from cultural and private foundations, corporate sponsorships and partnerships, donations and other income directly related to its objectives.

The foundation does not retain more assets than are reasonably necessary for its planned activities and continuity. Its funds are spent on its cultural, educational and public programme and on the organisational resources required to deliver it.

Management, fundraising and administrative costs are kept in reasonable proportion to the foundation's activities and programme expenditure.

In the event of dissolution, any remaining assets will be allocated in accordance with the foundation's statutes to an ANBI with a similar cultural objective, or to an eligible foreign institution serving the public interest with a similar cultural objective.

Management Board

Pénélope de Mollerat du Jeu - Voorzitter / Statutory Director

Supervisory Board

• Emilia van Lynden - Chair of the Supervisory Board
• Willem Röell - Member of the Supervisory Board
• Liesbeth Jansen - Member of the Supervisory Board

Remuneration policy

Under the foundation's Supervisory Board model, the Supervisory Board is the policymaking body for the purposes of the ANBI remuneration requirements.

The Managing Director (directeur-bestuurder) may receive market-conform remuneration for the performance of her role. Her remuneration and other terms and conditions are determined and approved by the Supervisory Board in accordance with the foundation's statutes, conflict-of-interest policy and applicable legal and ANBI requirements.

Members of the Supervisory Board receive no remuneration for their supervisory activities. Reasonable and documented expenses may be reimbursed and, where applicable, a non-excessive attendance fee may be granted in accordance with the applicable requirements.

Employees, freelancers and contractors may receive market-conform compensation for services provided to the foundation.

Financial accountability

The foundation's first financial year runs from 28 May 2026 through 31 December 2027. Its first annual financial statements and activities report will be published by 30 June 2028. Thereafter, the required information will be published within six months after the end of each financial year.

This page was last updated on 4 August 2026.
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