About University Fund Wageningen

University Fund Wageningen is the charity of Wageningen University & Research (WUR). Thanks to the support of many donors, University Fund Wageningen contributes to activities that make a difference for talented students, innovative researchers and young entrepreneurs of WUR. In this way, we work together towards a future in which humans and nature are in balance.

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Our mission

University Fund Wageningen is the independent expert in connecting donors with special WUR talents and research. Through additional philanthropic funding, projects and talents that do not (entirely) qualify for regular funding can still be realised and accelerated.

In this way, we increase the impact of WUR and contribute to the Wageningen mission. With support to fundamental and pioneering research, to thorough education of WUR students, to stimulating entrepreneurship; all three needed to find solutions to the societal challenges of today and tomorrow. We do this since 1951.

More information

Want to know more about our mission, vision and strategy for the coming years? Read our strategy document for 2023-2027!

Strategy University Fund Wageningen 2023-2027

Fiscal/ANBI number: 00.54.52.11

University Fund Wageningen is a registered Public Benefit Organisation in the Netherlands (ANBI). Gifts to the fund are often tax-deductible, including gifts from abroad. Please check the fiscal laws of your country of residence for details on the tax deductibility of your gift. Donors based in the USA can give in a tax-efficient way through the American friends of Wageningen University at Myriad USA (Formerly King Baudouin Foundation United States (KBFUS)). We have also been granted a Equivalency Determination (ED) Certificate through NGO Source. The ED Certificate states that we are certified as equivalent to a U.S. public charity under the IRS' ED standards. For more information, see Give from the USA. For larger gifts, such as a periodic donation or an inheritance with a minimum of €50,000, several options are possible, including the establishment of a Named Fund. Donations to the University Fund Wageningen allow for a contribution to talent development, research and entrepreneurship.

Do you need advice on your donation or would you like to know more? Please contact us at ufw@wur.nl.

Privacy and Cookie statement

For our Privacy & Cookie statement, we refer you to the Privacy & Cookie statement of WUR.

Code of Conduct

The Wageningen University Fund follows the code of conduct of Wageningen University & Research (WUR).

The WUR code of conduct is shaped by a WUR-wide framework of house rules and rules of conduct with regard to integrity, privacy and manners, and applies to all WUR employees and students. This describes how we deal with each other and with the outside world. WUR also has regulations that provide for complaints procedures in the event of abuse, such as the Whistle-blower Policy and the Complaints Procedure Undesirable Behaviour, and has a system in place to provide assistance and guidance in tackling undesirable behaviour. In addition, WUR has drawn up an Anti-corruption Code for personnel involved in international projects. The framework of various codes and rules can be consulted on the WUR Integrity and Privacy page. WUR also has a separate Social Safety Code of Conduct.

The University Fund Wageningen employees are employed by WUR. In accordance with other WUR employees, they have signed in their letter of appointment to, among other things, comply with the Integrity Code Wageningen University & Research and to mention their ancillary activities in line with the Regulations Ancillary Activities Wageningen University & Research.

Complaints procedure

The complaints procedure applies to alumni, donors, potential donors and applicants for scholarships and grants. This policy does not cover complaints from staff, who should refer to UFW’s internal policy on such matters. Complaints are treated confidentially. All information will be handled sensitively, shared only with those who need to know and following any relevant data protection requirements.

University Fund Wageningen attaches great importance to the correct handling of complaints: after all, maintaining a good relationship with alumni, donors and other stakeholders is essential for the fund. Collaborating with our alumni and philanthropic partners is at the heart of our work. University Fund Wageningen views complaints as a chance to put things right for the person or organisation that has made the complaint, and to make sure that, wherever possible, relationships are repaired. Complaints are considered a valuable source of information about the functioning of University Fund Wageningen, based on which we can improve our working methods and processes. Also, comments, useful tips on how we can do our work better or wishes are noted. This gives us more insight into what is important for our alumni and donors and what we can work on as an organization to prevent complaints.

Definition of a complaint

A complaint is any expression of dissatisfaction about any aspect of University Fund Wageningen, encompassing University Fund Wageningen in general or any University Fund Wageningen service, product or employee.

Submit a complaint

Complaints can be submitted to University Fund Wageningen in the following ways:

in person
by phone: +31 (0)317 484054
by email: ufw@wur.nl
via the contact form
in writing: PO Box 9101, 6700 HB Wageningen

Answering a complaint

Complaints submitted in person or by telephone will be handled immediately as much as possible. If an investigation has to take place in order to resolve the complaint, an appropriate timeline will be agreed upon during the initial contact.

Written complaints, received via the contact form, e-mail or post, will be handled as soon as possible, but in any case within five working days, by telephone or in writing. If handling takes more time, an acknowledgement of the complaint will first be sent to the person who reported the complaint to University Fund Wageningen. This acknowledgement will say who is dealing with the complaint and when the person complaining can expect a reply.

University Fund Wageningen is active on social media and monitors reactions on these channels. We will respond to this as soon as possible. If more investigation is needed, this will be indicated, and we will inform the complainant when to expect a reply.

Report

A complaints logbook is used the register all complaints received, so that it is visible on which subjects complaints have been received. Based on the logbook, a report is submitted to the board at least once a year. Based on this, the board can adjust the policy to prevent complaints about the same subject in the future. The management report, which is published annually together with the annual accounts, states how many complaints have been received, the nature of the complaints, how they were handled, and if they were resolved satisfactorily.

Bank details

IBAN code: NL57ABNA0539314005
attn. University Fund Wageningen
BIC/Swift code: ABNANL2a
Chambers of Commerce: 41047850
Fiscal number: 0054.52.119

Postal address and administration

P.O. Box 9101
Courier number 192
6700 HB Wageningen
The Netherlands

T: +31 317- 48.40.54
E: ufw@wur.nl

Bestuur

Het bestuur van University Fund Wageningen verklaart te voldoen aan de FIN Code Goed Bestuur en heeft daartoe de Jaarlijkse Verklaring naleving FIN Code Goed Bestuur over het voorgaande boekjaar ingediend. Deze Jaarlijkse Verklaring is gepubliceerd op de fondsenpagina van de FIN.

Het bestuur van de stichting University Fund Wageningen (UFW), juridisch een voortzetting van Stichting Wageningen Universiteits Fonds (WUF), bestaat uit:

Jacqueline Pieters

chair University Fund Wageningen

Additional functions:

Non executive director of the Board - Calysta Inc.
Member of the Supervisory Board - Aqua Spark Cooperatieve U.A.
Member of the Supervisory Board - PeelPioneers. B.V.
Member of the Supervisory Board - Bleu Green Fund Cooperatieve U.A.
Member of the Supervisory Board - Invest International B.V.
Member of the Board -Stichting Breadfruit House

Sebastiaan Berendse

Director Value Creation WUR

Additional functions:

Board Startlife - chair
Supervisory & Advisory Board Shift Invest

Joost de Laat

Managing Director Social Sciences Group, WUR

Additional functions:

Member Advisory Board - Agricultural Innovation Mechanism for Scale (AIM for Scale)

Willem de Feijter

Treasurer

Director, HandicapNL Foundation

Additional functions:

Member Advisory Board, MBO Utrecht
Treasurer, Shinty Hockey Foundation

Harry Paul

Member

Consultant at ABDTOPConsult, Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations

Additional functions:

Vice-chairman of the Supervisory Board of Salem living with care
Member of Social Council Prisoner Care Netherlands
Member of the Deputation Church and Government Reformed Churches
Chairman of external complaints committee Prisma
Member of the Board of Directors of the Crown Domain
Member of the church council of the Reformed Congregations in Moerkapelle