Foundations and Funds

a.s.r. aims to assist people to make well-informed financial decisions. Being able to read and calculate, being able to handle money responsibly and having their financial administration in order are all part of this. a.s.r. foundation specifically focusus on promoting financial education for childern and youngsters, as well as supporting households with (risk of) problematic debts.

The purpose of the Foundation for Art & Historical Property is twofold. Firstly to retain a.s.r.’s rich company history. Secondly to make art accessible to employees, thus contributing to an inspiring work environment.

The Social Cultural Foundation of the Amersfoortse, or A-foundation, emerged in 1982 from the Foundation The Blue-White Cross (Dutch: Stichting Het Blauw-Witte Kruis) founded in 1938. The foundation’s aim is to promote social and cultural activities in general and in the greater Amersfoort area in particular.

Applications for a financial contribution to a social-cultural activity are accepted when submitted by a foundation or association; individuals cannot apply. The application should come with a description of the activity and the related budget. The contributions made by the fund are one-off and range from a few hundred to a maximum of a few thousand euros.

The members of the Board are Mr F.J.M. Romijn (chair), Mr H.J. Volkers (secretary), Mr P.J. Scholten, Ms J.T.H. Baltus and Ms A.M.G. Mosch. Mr J.C. van Ek is advisor.

​The country estate Ambachtsheerlijkheid Cromstrijen, located in the province of Zuid-Holland, dates back to the year 1492. The foundation preserves the estate’s social and cultural craftmanship's heritage, amongst others through a unique archive related to the region.​

The city and province of Utrecht is at the heart of the Carel Nengerman Fund. The fund supports local cultural and nature-related projects. Contact person is Mandy van Schaaik, phone number +31 (0)30 257 43 06