The Spanda Foundation owes its existence and inspiration to Sahlan Momo, President and Chief Executive Officer of Semar Publishers.
Spanda is a resource for innovative people and institutions worldwide, its core values embody some basic themes in all of its programmes:
- Respect and appreciation for the diversity of ideas and people.
- Protection and enhancement of a just and equitable quality of life for all species within the means of nature.
- The pursuit of social justice with the understanding of and compassion for disenfranchised communities.
- Support for initiatives that nurture and strengthen the capacities of current and future generations, regardless of race, beliefs, income, gender, family circumstances or ability.
- The pursuit of ethical and spiritual concerns to stimulate ongoing dialogue and debate, in order to gain an increased understanding of ethical perspectives.
The Foundation was established in The Hague, the Netherlands, in 2005 under the Dutch law as a legally independent institution, its legal status corresponding to Section 501(c)(3) of the US Internal Revenue Service.
Governed by a Board of Trustees, Spanda is committed to foster projects that leverage additional support and serve as a catalyst for the attainment of a higher collective state of consciousness and long-term systemic change in the areas of Culture, Education, Health, Environment, Economics and Research.
The Foundation’s work is supported by donations from individuals, foundations, corporations, and countries.
Origin of the name Spanda.
Spanda Foundation ANBI/Charitable Status
As of September 20th, 2007, the Dutch Tax Service has granted to Spanda Foundation (Stichting Spanda) ANBI status. The abbreviation ANBI stands for Algemeen Nut Beogende Instellingen (Institution Aimed at the Common Good) and refers to charitable, religious, humanistic, cultural and scientific institutions whose mission and operations are deemed by the Tax Service overwhelmingly to serve the Common Good. The Dutch government implements a fiscal policy that encourages the donation of funds to causes that advance the Common Good. Apart from granting tax advantages to Spanda, ANBI status also favours Spanda’s Sponsors, Contributors and Patrons in countries that grant tax concessions to foreign registered charities, as well as those based in the Netherlands. Sponsors, Contributors and Patrons who have made a donation to Spanda may be able to deduct the amount from taxable income. For a copy of Spanda’s ANBI certification from the Netherlands Tax Service, please click the Dutch original or the English version.
Main Administrative Data
Foundation Charter No. 2005.001957.01 – Notary’s Office Koch Notarissen, The Hague, 9 May 2005
Register Chamber of Commerce of The Hague no. 27277197, 11 May 2005
Status ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling) – Non-profit Organisation
Dutch Fiscal Number 814979075 | VAT/BTW NL814979075B01
US – IRS | EIN 30-0579836
Bank account  IBAN NLØ6ABNAØ468265236 – BIC ABNANL2A
ABN-AMRO, The Hague, Netherlands.