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AR Sofia Foundation

To work for the wellbeing of stray and owned animals in Bulgaria, as well as for ensuring better chances for life for animals and encouraging tolerance, responsible and …

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30
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
30/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About AR Sofia Foundation

To work for the wellbeing of stray and owned animals in Bulgaria, as well as for ensuring better chances for life for animals and encouraging tolerance, responsible and ethical behavior of citizens, medical personnel and public bodies in the care that they provide to animals, in compliance with the commonly accepted norms and standards, endorsed by the European Union, the World Health Organization and the relevant national and international laws; To work for strengthening the role of civil society, placing an emphasis on young people and active citizens, in the process of finding solutions to socially relevant challenges concerning the quality of life in urban and rural environment not only for the people, but also for the animals, as well …

Headquarters
Sofia
Operating in
Bulgaria

Mission

To work for the wellbeing of stray and owned animals in Bulgaria, as well as for ensuring better chances for life for animals and encouraging tolerance, responsible and ethical behavior of citizens, medical personnel and public bodies in the care that they provide to animals, in compliance with the commonly accepted norms and standards, endorsed by the European Union, the World Health Organization and the relevant national and international laws; To work for strengthening the role of civil society, placing an emphasis on young people and active citizens, in the process of finding solutions to socially relevant challenges concerning the quality of life in urban and rural environment not only for the people, but also for the animals, as well as to encourage civil participation in the process of making decisions and applying successful models for sustainable local self-government; To work for finding solutions to problems arising from the high number of stray animals in urban conglomerations and regional centers, by striving to emphasize the benefits in terms of sustainable city planning and development, preserving bio diversity, public health, attractive and low-risk city environment, as well as in other sectors from the socio-economic life, on which the issue of stray animals has direct influence.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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Operating countries (1)
Bulgaria

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 2 similar animal welfare in Bulgaria
Integrity Assessment This charity: 30
Peer average: 29

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity registration status, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

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GiveRadar's verified records show AR Sofia Foundation with a partial profile.

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  • leadership details
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Common questions

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AR Sofia Foundation is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Sofia, Bulgaria. It is registered with the official charity registry of Bulgaria. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 30/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

AR Sofia Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 30 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in Bulgaria is 28/100.

AR Sofia Foundation is located in Sofia, Bulgaria. Its registered address is 23, James Bourchier blvd.

AR Sofia Foundation is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in Bulgaria.

According to GiveRadar's records, AR Sofia Foundation is a registered nonprofit in Bulgaria. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

To work for the wellbeing of stray and owned animals in Bulgaria, as well as for ensuring better chances for life for animals and encouraging tolerance, responsible and ethical behavior of citizens, medical personnel and public bodies in the care that they provide to animals, in compliance with the commonly accepted norms and standards, endorsed by the European Union, the World Health Organization and the relevant national and international laws; To work for strengthening the role of civil society, placing an emphasis on young people and active citizens, in the process of finding solutions to socially relevant challenges concerning the quality of life in urban and rural environment not only... AR Sofia Foundation is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in Bulgaria.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Bulgaria under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Sources and verification

News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 1, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 1, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 3
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
Not available · 8
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Direct contact
    No email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about AR Sofia Foundation

What is AR Sofia Foundation?
AR Sofia Foundation is a animal welfare nonprofit organization based in Sofia, Bulgaria. To work for the wellbeing of stray and owned animals in Bulgaria, as well as for ensuring better chances for life for animals and encouraging tolerance, responsible and ethical behavior of citizens, medical personnel and public bodies in the care that they provide to animals, in compliance with the commonly accepted norms and standards, endorsed by the European Union, the World Health Organization and the relevant national and international laws; To work for strengthening the role of civil society, placing an emphasis on young people and active citizens, in the process of finding solutions to socially relevant challenges concerning the quality of life in urban and rural environment not only for the people, but also for the animals, as well as to encourage civil participation in the process of making decisions and applying successful models for sustainable local self-government; To work for finding solutions to problems arising from the high number of stray animals in urban conglomerations and regional centers, by striving to emphasize the benefits in terms of sustainable city planning and development, preserving bio diversity, public health, attractive and low-risk city environment, as well as in other sectors from the socio-economic life, on which the issue of stray animals has direct influence.
Where is AR Sofia Foundation located?
Headquartered in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Is AR Sofia Foundation trustworthy?
AR Sofia Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is AR Sofia Foundation's website?
http://www.arsofia.com
Are donations to AR Sofia Foundation tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Bulgaria under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.