Stichting Connective Paths Foundation
ANBI Information
Financial Policy
Advisory Board
Foundation Governance Structures
Connective Paths Foundation has been granted an ANBI Status. ANBI (Algemeen nut beogende instelling in Dutch) refers to a Public Benefit Organisation (PBO), which works for the general well-being of society. Only organisations that meet strict conditions can be designated as an ANBI by the Dutch Tax Authorities.
Statutory aim: To facilitate the use of international development assistance for community-led change that increases aid effectiveness, is rooted in listening and learning, and shifts the power and decision-making to the communities in the Global South, through participatory grant-making, organisation development and research.
Foundation set-up: Non-profit organisation and nongovernmental organisation (NGO)
Incorporation Date: 14-01-2022
Co-founders: Katherine Marie Belen and Irina Asaftei
Registered Address: Poortland 66, 1046 BD Amsterdam
Email: info@connective-paths.org
Chamber of Commerce (KvK) Number: 85260509
RSIN: 863565165
Bank Account:
CPF commits to meet the 90% rule for ANBI status of foundations in the Netherlands, which means 90% of funds received go directly to useful activities that pursue the objective of the institution.
The Connective Paths Foundation will bring in advisors from the international development sector and local civil society actors on an ad-hoc basis, and as relevant to each project, in order to provide technical inputs, facilitate linkages & networking with relevant experts, promote information sharing, and encourage support for the foundation’s aims and objectives. They may receive compensation in accordance with the sector and country of residence.
Management Board
1. Katherine Marie Belen, Chairperson and Executive Director
2. Sarah Verveld, Treasurer
3. Marijke Huybrechts, Secretary
Remuneration and Governance Policy
Members of the Management Board of the Connective Paths Foundation will not receive a salary as policymakers of the foundation. They may only receive compensation for expenses incurred (e.g., transportation costs to meetings, printing, etc.).
The statues of the foundation provide guidelines on the management and spending of the assets of an ANBI. No natural or legal person may dispose of the institution's assets as if they were its own assets. Directors and policymakers may not have a majority of control over the assets of the institution. It is also not allowed for one of the board members to have a casting vote or veto. For example, each Management Board member has the same voting rights, and decisions are made by majority vote (e.g., 2 of 3, 3 of 4, or 3 of 5, etc.).
Regarding conflicts of interest, the Management Board will not participate in the discussion and decision making regarding topics in which they might have a conflict of interest.
*The Articles of incorporation include more details on the governance code, including the process of appointment and dismissal of Members of the Management Board and Director/s.