The total amount of donations in Bulgaria in 2025 reached BGN 213.1 million, representing a 13% decrease, or just over BGN 27 million less than in 2024. However, the decline does not indicate a withdrawal from charitable giving but largely reflects the absence of the large one-off donations that contributed to the significant increase recorded in the previous year, Bulgarian Donors Forum Executive Director Teodora Bakardzhieva said during the presentation of the annual analysis of charitable giving in Bulgaria in 2025, held at UniCredit Bulbank’s International Centre.
According to the analysis, foundations accounted for the largest share of donations last year, contributing nearly half of the total amount. Companies provided 34%, while individual donors accounted for 18%.
Bakardzhieva noted that uncertainty surrounding the economic and political situation, the rising cost of living, and concerns related to the introduction of the euro had also affected charitable giving.
The report shows that the America for Bulgaria Foundation made a significant contribution among foundations, providing more than BGN 87 million in funding in 2025. A substantial share of this support was directed towards projects in education and skills development.
Among companies, a decline was recorded in donations declared to the National Revenue Agency. Bakardzhieva clarified that this does not necessarily mean businesses are donating less, as the figures cover officially declared donations for which companies may claim tax relief.
Companies in the trade sector reported the highest amount of donations, at just over BGN 18 million. The mining and quarrying industry ranked second, with 14 companies in the sector donating nearly BGN 9.5 million.
According to the data presented, an increasing number of people are choosing to donate more than once a year, supporting various causes and campaigns rather than giving only on traditional occasions such as Christmas, Easter, or March 1. In individual giving, a slight decline was observed in the proportion of people who donate only once a year, while more donors are becoming involved in charitable causes throughout the year and responding to campaigns with which they feel a personal connection.
Data on donation amounts show that 28% of respondents who said they had donated during the year contributed a total of more than BGN 100. They were followed by donors who supported causes with amounts ranging from BGN 50 to BGN 100, as well as those who donated between BGN 5 and BGN 50. Five percent of donors contributed a total of between BGN 1 and BGN 5 during the year.
The findings on the frequency and amount of donations refer only to respondents who reported making donations during the respective year.

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