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ANBI

Since August 10, 2011, the Société Musée Lalique Pays Bas Foundation, publicly known as the 'Lalique Museum', has held ANBI status (Public Benefit Organization). Additionally, on January 1, 2012, the foundation was granted the status of 'Cultural Institution'. The foundation is therefore designated as a 'Cultural ANBI'. Donating or bequeathing to the museum can provide (additional) tax benefits. For more information, please visit the website of the Dutch Tax Administration. 

Foundation details

  • Foundation Société Musée Lalique Netherlands
  • Chamber of Commerce number: 53333934
  • RSIN: 850842049
  • Gasthuisstraat 1, 6981 CP Doesburg
  • Telephone number: 0313-471410
  • Email address: info@laliquemuseum.nl 

Objective

The foundation aims to make the life and work of René Lalique and the art of his time accessible to as many people as possible, in order to enrich and inspire them.

Policy plan

The foundation has a policy plan for the period 2023-2027. You can download the plan here. 

Board composition

  • Chairman - Mr. Drs. J.S. (Santino) Melssen
  • Treasurer - Mr. Mr.drs. M.J.A. (Martijn) Vermunt RB
  • Secretary - Mr. R.N. (Norbert) de la Rive Box

Remuneration policy

The board members of the foundation work on a voluntary basis and therefore do not receive any income for activities arising from their position. 

Activities

The foundation operates within the Arts & Culture sector in the Netherlands and organizes activities throughout the year aimed at increasing the (brand) awareness of the museum among the general public and introducing as many art enthusiasts as possible to the work of René Lalique and his contemporaries. Activities are also undertaken to ensure the smoothest possible transition to the new museum building, the Commanderij. The main activities are:

  • Continuously presenting an interesting collection in an ever-changing composition;
  • Organizing exhibitions dedicated to a specific subject;
  • Promoting the museum and its activities both online and offline;
  • Professionalization and ongoing improvement of the presentation and visitor experience;
  • Hosting lectures and publishing articles and books;
  • Fundraising;
  • Maintaining contacts with peer institutions and interested parties both domestically and internationally.

Annual accounts

Below you will find the annual accounts of the foundation.

The foundation upholds the principle of “Cultural Entrepreneurship” and aims to operate as independently as possible and realize its ambitions. The foundation has commissioned BGH Accountancy to prepare the annual accounts. BGH Accountancy is an SRA member and works according to this standard.

The foundation owes its existence to a private initiative. It is clear that keeping a close eye on costs is therefore a core task. The foundation employs 3 FTE staff and mainly works with dozens of volunteers. Where specific knowledge and skills are required, external advisors are hired. 

The foundation’s annual accounts show that the main source of income comes from entrance fees and the packages offered in the museum. The publication of the book series 'Microcosmos by René Lalique' and exhibition catalogues also contribute to the foundation’s income. Thirdly, income is generated by sales in the museum shop. Fourthly, there are donations from various foundations. In recent years, the museum has been able to count on the support of the organizations listed below. In addition, the museum has numerous private donors. 

  • Vriendenloterij
  • Province of Gelderland
  • The Cultural Fund
  • Mondriaan Fund
  • Order of the Teutonic Knights – Bailiwick of Utrecht
  • Municipality of Doesburg
  • Gravin van Bylandt Foundation
  • Gifted Art
  • Zabawas Foundation
  • Hendrik Muller Fund
  • Fund 1999
  • Netherlands Enterprise Agency
  • Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands, Ministry of Education, Culture and Science
  • Elise Mathilde Foundation
  • OostNL
  • Stadshotel Doetinchem