Our festival is supported by a society that provides us with advice, practical support, and a financial donation. The Vuurtorengenootschap is a group of around 140 enthusiasts, made up of both private individuals and entrepreneurs, who hold the festival close to their hearts. They make it possible for us to continue putting on the special events on the fringes of our programme.
As a Lighthouse Keeper, you support the festival financially by contributing a minimum of €700,- (excl. VAT). As thanks for your support, you are in any case guaranteed the option to buy four festival tickets and, if desired, we will mention your name on our website. In addition, several times a year we organize a meeting somewhere in the country to catch up, network, share ideas and discuss developments. Of course, you are not obliged to attend, but we very much appreciate it; the feedback and input from Lighthouse Keepers is valuable to us. Finally, donors are invited to the opening of Into The Great Wide Open as well as to guided tours during the festival. Applications for 2026 are closed.
"Our festival is supported by an association that provides us with advice, action, and a financial donation."
How do you ensure that your festival stands out, connects with people, and remains financially healthy? How strange is it to receive money from donors, and why would anyone actually donate to a festival? To uncover this, POST spoke with Ferry Roseboom, co-founder of ITGWO, and several donors who are referred to as Lighthouse Keepers.
The Great Wide Open Foundation has the status of a cultural ANBI. When making a donation to an organization with ANBI status, it is possible to deduct the gift from your taxable income. How much you can deduct depends on the type of gift and the size of the gift. Good to know: donations to different organizations with ANBI status may be added together. The foundation is happy to advise on this.
See our calculation module to calculate what the tax benefit is in your specific situation.
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