The second element of the structure of the foundation is the sub-foundations. They are administered according to the directions of the founder and operate largely autonomously within the Limmat Foundation. The Limmat Foundation operates as “foundation of foundations.” Therefore, its goals are purposely very broadly formulated to make it possible for potential donors to realize their plans on the condition that they be nonprofit.

All sub-foundations have their own board, appropriations committee, regulations and projects. Accounting and auditing are done separately. At the same time, each sub-foundation benefits from the central infrastructure of the Limmat Foundation, from the project centre: its contacts, its experience in selecting and administering projects, as well as the quality of its financial management. The project centre endowment enables it to assume a large portion of the sub-foundation administrative costs, so that around 11% of a donation must be used for administration or project management.

Fiscal number for tax exemption in the Netherlands: RSIN / fiscaal nummer ANBI: 823764515