Can I receive compensation as a member of the foundation?

Questioner

As a member of a foundation that is not allowed to receive compensation for its work as a member, can I receive compensation in the following situation? If I am asked by a painting company to carry out specialist painting work on their behalf for a foundation of which I am a member, should I refuse or is this legally possible? They have to carry out a job but do not have the right specialist to do so. Can they hire me (a certified restoration painter) without me having any problems with the foundation of which I am a member? They state: we have accepted the job and are going to carry it out. Who we hire for this is irrelevant! Is this correct?

Lawyer

It depends on the statutes of the foundation of which you are a member. In principle, it is possible to receive compensation for the work you do as a member of the foundation. However, in many foundations this is limited or prohibited by the articles of association, in order to prevent conflicts of interest. In this case, you should check what the articles of association of your foundation say about receiving compensation as a member. If the hiring by the painting company is not in conflict with the statutes of the foundation and the painting company is an independent third party, then this hiring should in principle be possible. It is important that everything is done transparently and that both the foundation and the painting company are aware of your position. It may be wise to consult a lawyer or attorney with experience in this area to ensure that you comply with all relevant rules. Especially if there is a grey area, it may be useful to seek advice on this. -------------- Stichting Rechtswinkel.nl is a national organization with students and volunteers. The above advice is based on limited information and may be incomplete or even incorrect for your situation. Always consult a lawyer or attorney for your further steps. Read disclaimer: https://rechtswinkel.nl/disclaimer I would like to invite you to rate the above answer so that we can learn from your response.