Governance & Team
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The Embassy of the Free Mind was established in 2017.
It is the executive body and public-facing identity of Stichting het Wereldhart (Worldheart Foundation), founded in 2015 and recognized as a cultural ANBI foundation.
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Governance Code & Objectives
Stichting het Wereldhart operates in accordance with the Cultural Governance Code, with a board consisting of three members, within the framework of the revised statutes of 2024. It is also a member of the Dutch Museum Association (Museumvereniging) and complies with its standards. Stichting het Wereldhart has a policy plan for 2025–2030.
Every year, we publish our annual financial statements and the required ANBI transparency report.
Statutory Objectives
- Preservation of the collection
- Management and restoration of the monument
- Development of the Embassy of the Free Mind as a cultural platform
- Fundraising for further development and maintenance
Beleidsplan 2025-2030 (NL)
Governance Regulations (NL)
Previous Annual Reports & ANBI Publication Forms
2024 Annual Report (NL)
2024 ANBI Publication Form (NL)
2023 Annual Report (NL)
2023 ANBI Publication Form (NL)
2022 Annual Report (NL)
2022 ANBI Publication Form (NL)
2022- 2024 Beleidsplan (NL) + 2021 Annual Report (NL)
2021 ANBI Publication Form (NL)
2020 Annual Report (NL)
2020 ANBI Publication Form (NL)
2020- 2022 Beleidsplan (NL)
2019 Annual Report (NL)
2018 Annual Report (NL)
2018- 2020 Beleidsplan (NL) + 2017 Annual Report (NL)
Governance Structure
Stichting het Wereldhart
Founded in 2015, Stichting het Wereldhart is the umbrella foundation and a cultural ANBI (Public Benefit Organization). The foundation was established to safeguard both the collection and the monument in which it is housed.
Stichting het Wereldhart operates with a board consisting of Jons Hensel as Chair, Sander van't Noordende as Treasurer, and Leendert van Driel as Secretary.
Stichting Bibliotheca Philosophica Hermetica
Founded in 1984, this foundation safeguards the unique book collection, the Bibliotheca Philosophica Hermetica. The entire collection has been donated to Stichting het Wereldhart, which is the legal owner. The governing body of this foundation is Stichting het Wereldhart.
Stichting tot Behoud van het Monument Huis met de Hoofden
Founded in 2007, this foundation preserves the historic monument at Keizersgracht 123, known as the House with the Heads. The book collection is permanently housed and made publicly accessible. The museum Embassy of the Free Mind is located within this monument. The governing body of this foundation is Stichting het Wereldhart.
Team
The Embassy of the Free Mind is supported by a dedicated and talented team of professionals, each playing an essential role in fulfilling it’s mission.
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Jozef Ritman
Museum Director
Sophie Hutten
Finance & Operations Director
Paul Dijstelberge
Librarian
Carlos Gilly
Senior Researcher
José Bouman
Curator
Natalie Koch
Curator
Jasha van der Wel
External Affairs & Community
Corey Andrews
Researcher & PhD Candidate
Isabella Conserva
Human Resources
Chiara Mancini
Program & Digital Strategy
Maria Marqués
Partnerships & Venue
Aricia Ritman
Museum Experience
Charlotte Zhu
Museum Retail & Antiquarian Bookstore
Sarah Agerbaek
Marketing & Sales
Carmen Sandries
Hostess Café & Events
In addition to this core team, we are supported by a group of front-of-house staff, event hosts, and a wonderful pool of dedicated volunteers.
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