The Amsterdam University Fund is a recognised charity under Dutch law, meaning that your donation may entitle you to a tax deduction, depending on your situation and country of residence. Favourable tax arrangements also exist for donors in the United States. Please consult your tax adviser for further information.

Authorisation form

If you live in the Netherlands you can donate using this form.

You can also transfer your donation to the bank account of the Amsterdam University Fund. Our bank details are as follows:

IBAN: NL24ABNA0453215653
BIC: ABNANL2A

If you want to donate with maximum tax benefits you must fill out a donation agreement to make a periodic gift for at least five years. Please contact us for further information.

The Amsterdam University Fund is a recognised charity under Dutch law, meaning that your donation may entitle you to a tax deduction, depending on your situation and country of residence. Favourable tax arrangements also exist for donors in the United States. Please consult your tax adviser for further information.

There are several options for making your donation.

1. SEPA Direct Debit Mandate  
   You can authorise the Amsterdam University Fund to withdraw a specific amount from your bank account, either as a one-off payment or as a recurrent payment. To arrange a mandate, simply complete the SEPA Direct Debit Mandate form.
2. Bank transfer
   You can transfer your donation to the bank account of the Amsterdam University Fund. Our bank details are as follows: IBAN: NL24ABNA0453215653; BIC: ABNANL2A. 

The Amsterdam University Fund is a recognised charity under Dutch law, meaning that your donation may entitle you to a tax deduction, depending on your situation and country of residence. Favourable tax arrangements also exist for donors in the United States. Please consult your tax adviser for further information.

Donors living in the United States can enjoy a tax deduction on gifts made to the Amsterdam University Fund via the ‘University of Amsterdam Fund’. This fund is part of the Netherland America Foundation (NAF) and is recognised as a charity by the US Internal Revenue Service. 

Gifts by credit card or cheque

Go to the page of the University of Amsterdam Fund on the website of the Netherland-America Foundation, fill out the form, and make your payment.

Gifts by bank transfer

Gifts can also be transferred directly to the Netherland America Foundation's bank account IBAN: NL25ABNA0416292003; BIC: ABNANL2A, stating ‘University of Amsterdam Fund’ in the description.

The Amsterdam University Fund is a recognised charity under Dutch law, meaning that your donation may entitle you to a tax deduction, depending on your situation and country of residence. Favourable tax arrangements also exist for donors in the United States. Please consult your tax adviser for further information.

Donors living in any country, can donate by making an international wire transfer to our bank account.

A bequest to the Amsterdam University Fund is an investment in the future of science and scholarship at the University of Amsterdam, one that will enable new generations of students and researchers to learn and contribute to the world of tomorrow.

If you do not leave a will upon your death, your estate will be distributed among your heirs as dictated by law or, should you leave no heirs, devolve instead to the state. If you wish to determine who will legally be entitled to what part of your estate, it is advisable to have a lawyer draw up a will on your behalf. Among the beneficiaries you can name in a will are also charities. Similar to living donations, bequests to charities can also offer certain tax advantages.

Legacy or testamentary disposition

If you are considering including the Amsterdam University Fund in your will, we would be happy to meet with you to discuss options for putting your donation to the best possible use. The university fund has extensive experience with bequests and can answer any questions you may have. Bequests can take the form of a legacy or a testamentary disposition. A legacy means that you leave a specific amount or an item of property such as a painting, book collection, share portfolio or building. Alternatively, if you wish to bequeath a percentage of your inheritance to the Amsterdam University Fund, you can opt for a testamentary disposition.

Additional information

If you have any questions relating to wills, testamentary dispositions, legacies or gift tax, you can contact us. 

Named endowment funds are separate funds within the Amsterdam University Fund set up by donors for a specific purpose. As the donor, you determine the beneficiary, the conditions, and the name of the fund – perhaps your name or that of a loved one. 

You can establish a named endowment fund with a donation starting from €30,000. If you would like to set up a long-term named endowment fund that only disburses interest accrued over the capital, the minimum donation is EUR 50,000. Named endowment funds can be established via a living donation or a bequest, and have a favourable tax structure.

Support an existing fund

If you identify with the aims of an existing named endowment fund, you can also opt to donate to that fund. The Amsterdam University Fund administers more than 60 such funds. 

Other funding options

If you are interested in making a donation but do not wish to do so via a new or existing named endowment fund, please contact us to discuss the possibilities for supporting the area of your choice. We will be more than happy to explain the options.

Email: universiteitsfonds@uva.nl
Phone: (+31) 20 525 6053