Governance & ANBI

The Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra is a foundation and is supported by the Philharmonic Fund Foundation. This foundation acquires private funding from both private individuals and companies in order to benefit the orchestra. Both foundations are recognised by the Dutch Tax and Customs Administration as Cultural ANBI’s (Public Benefit Organisations).

Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation

Contact details

Kruisstraat 2 | Postbus 962
3000 AZ Rotterdam
The Netherlands

ANBI information

RSIN number: 002769268
Netherlands Chamber of Commerce number: 41126499

Supervisory Board

Mr A.S. Castelein | chair
Ms E.R.D. Meijer | chair of the audit committee
Mr J.A.P. Ector
Ms E. van Schoten

Mr R. Streevelaar | Statutory director

Remuneration policy

The Supervisory Board of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation receives no remuneration. Payment to members of the Board of Directors complies with the Standardisation of Top Incomes Act (Wet Normering Topinkomens).

Mission & Vision

The mission of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra (RPhO) is to inspire, move, and connect people worldwide through the magic of live music. By performing symphonic music at the highest level, the orchestra aims to offer unforgettable experiences. The RPhO strives to attract a broad, diverse, and increasingly younger audience, with strong roots in Rotterdam and an international presence.

Profile

The Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra is a leading symphony orchestra of top musicians, working with musician and soloists of world-class standing. We measure ourselves against the greatest orchestras in the world and are one of the two great symphony orchestras in the Netherlands with an international profile. Our programming is based on symphonic masterpieces for large orchestra, such as the works of Mahler, Bruckner, Brahms and Wagner.

At the same time, the organisation is agile and flexible enough to realise smaller symphonic works, ensembles, special innovative projects, and educational programmes. In order to offer a diverse and innovative programme, a large symphony orchestra with a minimum of 97 full-time musicians is required.

Annual reports

Annual report Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra 2024 (in Dutch)

Annual report Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra 2023 (in Dutch)

Annual report Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra 2022 (in Dutch)

Annual report Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra 2021 (in Dutch)

Annual report Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra 2020 (in Dutch)

Annual report Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra 2019 (in Dutch)

Philharmonic Fund Foundation

Contact details

Kruisstraat 2 | Postbus 962
3000 AZ Rotterdam
The Netherlands

ANBI information

RSIN number: 009422018
Netherlands Chamber of Commerce number: 41131593

The Philharmonic Fund Foundation is recognised by the Dutch Tax and Customs Administration as an ANBI (Public Benefit Organisation). This means that no inheritance tax or gift tax is payable on inheritances and gifts received by the fund. The inheritances and gifts therefore benefit the work of the Philharmonic Fund in full. In addition, donors can deduct their donations to the Philharmonic Fund Foundation from their income or corporation tax (within the applicable rules, of course).

Board

Mr J.A.P. Ector | chair
Mr L.A. Peeters Weem | treasurer
Ms W. van Hussen
Ms B.J.G. van Spaendonck
Ms M. Hoogesteger
Mr M. Visser

Mr P.P. van Gennip | secretary

Remuneration policy

The board of the Philharmonic Fund Foundation receives no remuneration.

Policy plan

The Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra is considered one of the world's leading classical music ensembles and performs not only at De Doelen in Rotterdam, but also at major venues abroad and at unique locations throughout the city. As one of the city's big cultural players, the orchestra is a well-known brand in Rotterdam and a cultural ambassador for the city abroad. Every year, the orchestra welcomes around 100,000 visitors to its concerts and reaches more than 30,000 children in Rotterdam with its educational programmes. Every year, the Rotterdam Philharmonic Academy trains young talents for a place on stage. Young composers are regularly entrusted with composing new pieces to be performed by the orchestra. We are supported in this by a large number of private donors and various funds, foundations and companies. In addition to contributions from funds, the extra contributions from fundraising benefit the Philharmonic Fund.