The foundation is active in six areas:

- Renewable Energy

- Sustainable Building

- Sustainable Business

- Transport

- Information & Education

- Multiple Land Use

There are one or more projects within each area. Some projects have already been completed, others are in their final stage, some are in progress and others must still be started. Before getting started, each project is evaluated for whether or not there is community interest. This can be difficult since per definition the foundation concerns itself with controversial subjects.

The projects are often thought up by board members and the organizations they represent. However sometimes the foundation is also approached with a project proposition by others. If it fits within the objectives of the foundation and there is sufficient financing, time and public interest, such projects are included in the foundation’s working plan. Unfortunately, the foundation does not have a pot with money, from which other people’s projects can be freely financed.

After the first phase, a project must be able to continue independently or be taken over by other parties. For example, the May Month was an initiative of the foundation, however has been taken 

over by the Tourist Information Texel and the State Forestry Service (SBB). The Texel Academy is another example of an initiative of the foundation, which is now an independent foundation.

The Foundation receives funds from the Town of Texel and the Province of North Holland. In addition, the business community on Texel gives a contribution. Most projects require an additional amount of money, which is requested at various funding resources.

Most of the projects have a term for a number of years. The province of North Holland has now promised a subsidy for three years (2005 – 2007); the town of Texel determines per year whether or not there are available funds. The business community on Texel has also promised support for three years, in principle.

In addition, the business community on Texel contributes by putting many working hours at our disposal. In this way, some projects have become possible which otherwise never would have gotten started.

In the years 2002-2004, the Foundation worked with a budget of around € 1,550,000 for three years. For every €uro invested by Texel in the projects of the Foundation for a Sustainable Texel, the foundation received approximately € 2.50 extra.