Support IvOC

Support and cooperation

IvOC is an independent, non-profit organisation. About a third of our funding comes from the Assumptionist Foundation (SAI), administered by the Congregation of the Assumptionists. Radboud University Nijmegen provides accommodation, infrastructure and other facilities. IvOC also applies for project funding from various sources, including the Konferentie van in Nederland gevestigd Religieuzen (KNR), the Sormani Fund, Stichting Communicantes and Stichting Pokrof.

However, this funding is not sufficient to maintain the institute at its current level or to expand in the near future. Our institute therefore depends on external support. We are open to sponsorship agreements with organisations and companies, and bequests/legacy donations from those who support our aims.

Donate to our institute

You can transfer a financial contribution to NL14 INGB 0000 1539 98 in the name of “Stichting Instituut voor Oosters Christendom”.

Orthodox kerk

ANBI

Name: Stichting Instituut voor Oosters Christendom
Tax Identification number: 79.62.599
KvK: 41057572 

Our institute is designated as an ANBI (for example a church, ideological, charitable, cultural, scientific or public benefit organisation, designated as such) by the by the Dutch Inland Revenue. This means that a donor can deduct donations to our institute from income or corporate tax, within the applicable rules.

Our institute is open to other sponsorship opportunities and arrangements. The various possibilities are:

Sponsor a scholarship

Institutions and companies can sponsor an IvOC scholarship. Twice a year (1 March and 1 September), our institute accepts applications from international guest researchers for a 1-month stay at the Institute, to conduct research in the areas of Orthodox Christianity and Oriental Christianity. Each successful candidate will receive up to €1,500 as a contribution towards travel and accommodation costs.

Please contact us to discuss this sponsorship opportunity.

Friends of IvOC

Good friends are important and it is no different for our institute. In 2023, IvOC launched an initiative where individuals can make an annual donation to our institute. As a token of appreciation to our donors, now known as friends, you can enjoy the following benefits:

  • Receive our monthly newsletter Institute of Eastern Christianity
  • Receive our bi-monthly Newsletter of the Platform for Eastern Christianity
  • Invitations to our events including symposia, lectures
  • 50% discount on IvOC publications
  • A free subscription to the Radboud University Library Nijmegen (UBN) with access to our collection

Register today and become a Friend of IvOC: download form here.

Bequest or donation in a will

A donation in a will is very special and has a lasting impact. Our institute is incredibly grateful for every gift we receive. Does Orthodox/Eastern Christianity hold a special place in your heart and would you like to make a donation to our Institute? Leaving a donation in your will to our Institute can be the perfect solution and is simple. Here are the different options you can consider:

A cash gift

Known as a cash legacy, this is a gift of a fixed amount. Inflation can reduce the value over time, but you can arrange for the fixed amount to increase with inflation.

A portion of your estate

Known as a residuary bequest, this is a percentage of what remains after all other gifts and expenses have been made. The value of the bequest will change in line with the value of your estate, so you are less likely to have to change your will in the future.

A specific item

If you have valuable possessions, such as books, works of art, icons or other valuables, you can bequeath them to the Institute of Eastern Christian Studies (IvOC) as a gift in kind. IvOC has already received donations of books and icons in the past.

I want to include IvOC in my will

If you would like to include our Institute in your will, please contact us to discuss the details. Thank you very much!

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