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Building the future of Changing Stories
Wanted: 50 supporters for plan 5+
Theatre projects are the heart of our cause. As long as children and minors are fleeing, we will do our best to reach them through art and imagination. We’ve been doing this since 2016!
And in doing so Changing Stories has amassed a wealth of expertise over the years. We aim to preserve this unique knowledge and pass it on to the next generation of artists and theatre makers.
To maintain and pass on our expertise, we have a plan for the next five years. Our goal is to establish a strong foundation for both short and long term endeavours. In addition to executing our theatre projects, we aim to achieve two major impact ambitions:
- Deepening and expanding our methodology.
- Developing training and educational programmes for social-artistic education.
This growth will enable us to expand as an organisation and increase the impact of our theatre projects.
Become a supporter for plan 5+
We want to be a lasting source of inspiration for anyone who wants to use the power of theatre for positive change. It’s an exciting path we’re taking. We aim to strengthen the core of our organisation and prepare for the future. With more certainty and financial stability, we can continue to assist displaced children and young people by training new artists in trauma and culturally sensitive work.
We don’t have extra money to grow. All gifts and donations to Changing Stories go towards implementing theatre projects.
That’s why we’re seeking supporters who are willing to support Changing Stories for an extended period. If you commit your donation to Changing Stories for a minimum of five years as a periodic gift, you can deduct it from your taxes. You’ll then receive a portion of the donated amount back from the tax authorities. With this, we can give Plan 5+ shape and provide Changing Stories with a solid foundation for the future.
Give more for the same amount
A periodic donation allows you to deduct a significant portion from your taxes, and it ensures our continued support.
How does it work?
- Calculate Your Tax Benefit
The size of your tax benefit depends on your income and age. Easily calculate your tax benefit with the ANBI gift calculation tool (in Dutch).
- Formalise Your Donation
The Tax Authority requires that a fixed amount per calendar year be committed for a period of at least five years in an agreement for tax-free donations. This can be done with a periodic donation agreement between you and Changing Stories.
Print the donation agreement, fill in your details, and sign it. Send the document to us, we will complete it and send it back to you.
- Ready for Your Tax Return
The agreement we send back to you will have two numbers you’ll need for your tax return:
- the fiscal number (or RSIN) of Changing Stories: 860523007
- and a personal transaction number.
Keep the agreement safe. With it, you can prove to the Tax Authority that you can deduct this donation from your income tax. We will also keep a copy of the agreement.
important information for tax returns
- Fiscal name: Changing Stories Foundation
- Location: Arnhem
- Transaction number: your personal number can be found on the donation agreement.
- RSIN: 860523007 Changing Stories is a Public Benefit Organisation (ANBI). This means we are exempt from gift tax. Your donation therefore fully benefits Changing Stories.
Frequently asked questions
Tax-efficient giving, also known as periodic giving, means that you formalise your donation in an agreement and commit to donating a fixed amount annually to Changing Stories for at least five years. This allows you to reclaim part of your donation from the Dutch Tax Authorities.
The difference between a regular donation and a periodic donation is well explained on the website of the Dutch Tax Authorities. You can find more information on this page:
https://www.belastingdienst.nl/wps/wcm/connect/nl/aftrek-en-kortingen/content/verschil-periodieke-giften-gewone-giften
You must commit for a minimum of five years—shorter is not allowed. However, you can choose to donate for a longer period.
If you have an open-ended agreement and wish to stop after five years, you can do so easily by sending an email to info@changingstoriesfoundation.org
In principle, no. If you do terminate the agreement early, you must notify the Dutch Tax Authorities, who will determine the consequences for your tax deduction.
The agreement may end early in the following cases:
- You or your partner passes away,
- You lose your job,
- You become incapacitated for work,
- Changing Stories loses its ANBI (public benefit organisation) status.
You can cancel the agreement in writing. Please note: If you stop donating within five years (without a valid reason), you will lose the right to deduct the donation from your taxes, including for previous years in which you did donate.
By law (Article 88 of Book 1 of the Dutch Civil Code), a periodic donation agreement requires the signature of your spouse or registered partner.
With a periodic donation agreement, you can reclaim up to 37.05% of your annual donation. The exact percentage depends on your income and age. Use the tax calculation tool that is offered online by ANBI to quickly determine your tax benefit.