Makings Foundation
A Sri Lanka leopard looks straight at the camera from between sunlit yellow leaves.

The makings of a flourishing Earth.

We work worldwide to conserve and restore nature, biodiversity and ecosystems, for today and for the generations after us.

Being established, 2026

Sri Lanka leopard Panthera pardus kotiyaVU VulnerablePhoto: Senthiaathavan, CC BY-SA 4.0

Purpose

What we work for

Nature, biodiversity and ecosystems are under pressure worldwide. We focus on:

i.

Threatened species

Protecting threatened animal and plant species and the places where they live.

ii.

Habitats and ecosystems

Conserving and restoring natural habitats and ecosystems, so they stay intact and connected for the long term.

iii.

Climate and environment

Protecting the environment and limiting climate change, for example by protecting and restoring forests.

Under pressure

The kind of nature we work for

Threatened species on the IUCN Red List, from the coral reefs of Indonesia to the mountains of Central Asia.

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.

01

Support for Dutch charities

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

02

Own projects

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

03

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 other public-benefit organisations and their projects, in and outside the Netherlands (see Approach). The board decides on every grant and records the reasons for each. The foundation’s funds come from donations and from the return on its assets. The assets are managed by the board and invested in a broadly diversified, low-cost global equity index fund. Funds are spent on the foundation’s purpose within a reasonable period, 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 for their board work. Board members who are not related to the founder may receive a modest attendance fee within the limits set by the Dutch tax authority; the founder's family members receive no remuneration. All board members 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.