ANBI publication

This page brings together the information that the Dutch tax authority (Belastingdienst) requires every ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling) to publish. The ANBI application is in progress; once granted, donations to Stichting Dorna will be tax-deductible in the Netherlands.

1. Identity

2. Contact

3. Statutory objective

The objective of Stichting Dorna, as stated in its articles of association (akte van oprichting), is to develop, publish, support, and organise literary, artistic, educational, and cultural programmes; to publish magazines, essay collections, and story collections; and to organise read-aloud sessions, art workshops, and cultural events. The foundation pursues these aims in the public interest and may carry out all activities directly or indirectly serving its objective.

The foundation has no profit motive. Any surplus is used solely to advance its objectives.

4. Board

Stichting Dorna is governed by a board (bestuur) of four members.

5. Remuneration policy

Members of the board receive no remuneration for their work for the foundation. Board members are entitled to reimbursement of necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties (e.g. travel to events, materials for workshops), against documented receipts.

The foundation has no employees on payroll at present. If volunteers, contractors, or future staff are engaged, any compensation will be in line with sector norms and within the limits permitted for an ANBI.

Assets, income, and surpluses of the foundation are used solely to further its charitable objectives and are not distributed to founders, board members, or any private party.

6. Policy plan

The foundation's policy plan (beleidsplan) sets out our objectives, planned activities, fundraising approach, and management of assets for the period 2026–2028. It is published as a downloadable PDF below; the most important points are summarised on this page.

Beleidsplan 2026–2028 (NL, PDF)   Policy Plan 2026–2028 (EN, PDF)

Fundraising

Stichting Dorna intends to fund its activities through (a) private donations from individuals, (b) contributions from cultural and educational foundations, (c) project grants from public bodies in the Netherlands and the European Union where eligible, and (d) the Art for Dorna donation pipeline run with Doost Art Gallery in Amsterdam, in which artists donate works to be sold for the benefit of the foundation.

Asset management

The foundation's funds are held in a Dutch bank account in the name of Stichting Dorna. The board manages the assets prudently and conservatively; no speculative investments are made. The treasurer is responsible for day-to-day finance and reports to the full board. Annual accounts are prepared after each financial year.

Asset application

Funds are applied directly to the foundation's programmes (Damavand Books for Kids, Narvan Magazine, Art for Dorna, the children's magazine in development) and to the operational costs strictly necessary to run them (printing, postage, software, event venues, modest travel, accountancy). Overhead is kept low: the board is unpaid and most operational work is done by volunteers.

7. Activities

The foundation's activities, as registered with the Chamber of Commerce, are: developing, publishing, supporting, and organising literary, artistic, educational, and cultural programmes; publishing magazines, essay collections, and story collections; and organising read-aloud sessions, art workshops, and cultural events.

In practice, in 2026 these activities take the form of four programmes:

• Damavand Books for Kids: a planned children's book subscription initiative in partnership with Ketabe Damavand bookstore in Tehran, to launch after ANBI approval.
• Narvan Magazine: a literary and cultural magazine of essays, translations, and emerging voices.
• Art for Dorna: an artist-led donation pipeline with Doost Art Gallery in Amsterdam.
• A children's magazine made by, edited by, and read by children, in print and digital, distributed internationally.

8. Activity report

The first formal activity report (verslag van de uitgeoefende activiteiten) covers the foundation's first financial year, ending 31 December 2026. It will be published on this page within six months after year-end, in line with the ANBI publication obligation.

9. Financial statement

The first financial statement (financiële verantwoording) covers the foundation's first financial year, ending 31 December 2026. It will be published on this page within six months after year-end, in line with the ANBI publication obligation. It will include a balance sheet (balans) and a statement of income and expenditure (staat van baten en lasten), in the simplified format permitted for fundraising ANBIs.