Governance & ANBI Compliance

Transparent organization and compliance with Dutch ANBI (Public Benefit Organization) requirements.

ANBI Status

Web of Trust Foundation is structured to comply with Dutch ANBI regulations. All activities and financial resources serve the public interest — specifically by developing open-source technology that promotes trust, authenticity, and digital safety online. Key governance and financial information is published on this page in accordance with the Belastingdienst guidelines.

Board & Organization

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Composition: The Foundation is governed by a board of at least three members: a Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer.
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Remuneration: Board members serve without financial compensation, except reimbursement for necessary expenses.
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Representation: The Foundation is represented by the full board or two board members jointly, one of whom is the Chair or Treasurer.
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Integrity & Conflict of Interest: Decisions are made in accordance with the statutes; potential conflicts of interest are recorded and published when relevant.
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Meetings: Held physically or digitally as required, with minutes archived for transparency.

Purpose & Activities

Mission:

To build a safer and more trustworthy digital world by developing and maintaining open-source protocols for identity, privacy, and digital trust.

Public Benefit Objective:

The Foundation serves the public interest and operates entirely without profit motive. All proceeds are reinvested in activities that advance secure and transparent online interaction.

Core Activities:

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Open-Source Development: Design, program, and publish open-source protocols and software (e.g. Web of Trust Protocol, Kubo demo app).
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Education & Awareness: Promote digital literacy, privacy awareness, and responsible online identity — with a focus on children and youth through Operation Kidst.
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Infrastructure Management: Maintain servers, repositories, and knowledge platforms supporting the open-source ecosystem.
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Research & Collaboration: Participate in conferences and work with developers, researchers, and organizations worldwide to strengthen digital integrity.
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Applied Development: Establish or co-own social enterprises (e.g. Kubo B.V.) that generate returns exclusively for public benefit projects.

Financial Policy & Transparency

Funding Sources:

•Donations and contributions from individuals and companies
•Grants and subsidies from public or private funds
•Proceeds from participations (e.g. Kubo B.V.)
•Collaborative project funding

Use of Funds:

All income supports the Foundation's statutory objectives. A modest reserve is maintained only to ensure operational continuity.

Tax Benefits (ANBI Status):

As an Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling (ANBI), the Foundation enjoys and provides the following tax advantages:

•Exemption from gift and inheritance tax on donations and legacies received.
•Exemption from corporate income tax on funds used to achieve the foundation's public objectives.
•Donor deduction: Gifts from individuals and companies are tax-deductible within the conditions set by the Belastingdienst.
•Periodic gifts (recorded for a minimum of five years in a written agreement) are fully deductible, without thresholds or limits.

These benefits ensure that both donations and the Foundation's resources are used entirely for public benefit — without taxation losses. Learn more about ANBI tax benefits.

Publication & Accountability:

In accordance with ANBI rules, the Foundation publishes annually:

•Board composition and policy plan
•Financial report and activity summary
•Remuneration policy
•RSIN number and contact details

Annual Reporting:

Reports are published within six months after year-end, no later than 30 June.

Dissolution Clause:

If the Foundation is dissolved, any remaining assets will be transferred to a comparable ANBI organization with a similar purpose.

ANBI Compliance Documents

The following table lists all required ANBI documents and their publication status:

Document	Status	Action
Statuten (Articles of Association) 79 KB Published	Published	Download(79 KB)
Beleidsplan 2025-2028 (Policy Plan) 86 KB Published	Published	Download(86 KB)
Jaarverslag (Annual Report) Coming Soon	Coming Soon	N/A
Activiteiten Verslag (Activity Report) Coming Soon	Coming Soon	N/A

Why It Matters

By maintaining full ANBI transparency, Web of Trust Foundation ensures donors, developers, and partners that all resources directly contribute to public benefit — advancing open, safe, and decentralized internet infrastructure for everyone.