What we stand for - Adessium Foundation
Enriched family-office · Found: 2026-03-11 08:10
We support nonprofit organizations and empower them to drive lasting positive change. Our support includes grants, advice, and access to our network to help ...
Source: https://www.adessium.org/en/what-we-stand-for/
Funding Details
- Funder
- Adessium Foundation
- Funding Goal
- Support nonprofit organizations working toward an open society, environmental protection, and social equity through strategic multi-year grants, advisory services, and network access.
- Funding Amount
- Not publicly disclosed. The foundation maintains a stable grantmaking budget since 2009 based on endowment returns, with flexible reserves for crises.
- How to Apply
- Adessium does not accept unsolicited proposals. The foundation proactively identifies organizations aligned with its priorities. When invited, the process is: (1) Introduction meeting and project visit, (2) Concept note submission, (3) Review and feedback, (4) Full application, (5) Due diligence on charitable status and governance, (6) Grant agreement with documented expectations, (7) Ongoing monitoring and communication.
- Target Region
- Netherlands and Europe (Mediterranean Sea for marine conservation)
- Contact
- Email: info@adessium.org | Phone: +31 182 646 100 | Address: Postbus 76, 2810 AB Reeuwijk, Netherlands
- Last Checked
- 2026-03-11 22:28
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Summary
Adessium Foundation is a Dutch family foundation established in 2005 by the Van Vliet family, based in Reeuwijk, Netherlands. It funds nonprofit organizations across three program areas: Nature and Living Environment, An Informed Society, and a Just and Equitable Society. The foundation provides multi-year grants along with strategic advice and network access to strengthen civil society organizations across the Netherlands and Europe. Within its Nature and Living Environment program, the foundation focuses on expanding nature in the Netherlands, promoting healthy living environments, and protecting the Mediterranean Sea. The Mediterranean program specifically funds marine protected areas, sustainable fisheries reform, governance transparency, and coalition building among environmental organizations. Supported partners include MedReAct, Med Sea Alliance, and the Marilles Foundation. Importantly, Adessium Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. It operates as a strategic funder that proactively identifies and invites organizations aligned with its priorities. When invited, the process involves an introductory meeting, concept note, review, full application, due diligence, and grant agreement. The foundation has maintained a stable grantmaking budget since 2009, funded by returns from an endowment managed by a separate entity. It is recognized as a Public Benefit Organization (ANBI) by the Dutch Tax Authority.
Historical Context
Founded in 2005 by the Van Vliet family. Celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2025. Has maintained a stable grantmaking budget since 2009. Member of FIN (Dutch Association of Foundations) and Philea (Philanthropy Europe Association). Recognized as ANBI (Public Benefit Organization) by Dutch Tax Authority.
Sources
- https://www.adessium.org/en/what-we-stand-for/
- https://www.adessium.org/en/nature-and-living-environment/
- https://www.adessium.org/en/how-we-work/
- https://www.adessium.org/en/our-approach/
- https://www.adessium.org/en/our-grants/
- https://www.adessium.org/en/resilient-mediterranean-sea/
- https://www.adessium.org/en/about-us/
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