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Dogstar Foundation

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
42/100 · methodology

About Dogstar Foundation

Reg: FL-149016

Foundation type
National NGO (Active)

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in Sri Lanka
Integrity Assessment This charity: 42
Peer average: 43

Red flags

· All clear
NGO Secretariat deregistration
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Dogstar Foundation is a registered community development nonprofit, Sri Lanka. It is registered with the NGO Secretariat of Sri Lanka. Its registration number is LK-NGO-FL-149016. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 42/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

Dogstar Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 42/100. 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 42 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in Sri Lanka is 43/100.

Dogstar Foundation is registered in Sri Lanka.

Dogstar Foundation is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Sri Lanka. It operates as a National NGO (Active).

Dogstar Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 42/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the NGO Secretariat. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Among community development charities registered in Sri Lanka: Dogstar Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 42/100 is in line with the peer average of 43/100.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Leadership

MA
Mark Green

Latest news

From global news sources

8 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Positive

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

A Greek-Australian Among Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Asia’s Social Entrepreneurs List - The National Herald
Nov 2021
www.thenationalherald.com
British resident in Sri Lanka awarded British Empire Medal for services to animal welfare - Daily FT
Jan 2021
www.ft.lk
Milton Keynes animal lover awarded British Empire Medal for rescuing dogs with no hope - Milton Keynes Citizen
Dec 2020
www.miltonkeynes.co.uk
Dogstar Foundation and how they are fixing Negombo’s street dog population - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Oct 2018
www.dailymirror.lk
Natalie Kyriacou awarded Medal of the Order of Australia, and she’s only 30 - Neos Kosmos
Jun 2018
neoskosmos.com
How A Pair Of Stolen Undies Led To The Development Of A Game Changing Wildlife Conservation App - HuffPost
Mar 2016
www.huffpost.com
Abandoned And Abused Dogs Are Completely Transformed By Love - The Dodo
Oct 2015
www.thedodo.com
5,000 Stray Dogs Were Saved By One Incredible Couple - The Dodo
Sep 2015
www.thedodo.com

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Peer charities

Other community development in Sri Lanka, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Dogstar Foundation This page 42 - -
Street Child 43 - -
Foundation of Goodness 43 - -
Navajeevana Healthcare Centre 43 - -
Acted 43 - -
ChildFund- Sri Lanka 43 - -
Hellabeem Sri Lanka 43 - -
Awake A Nation (Guarantee) Limited 43 - -
Agnes Wijesuriya -Childrens' and Elders' Home 43 - -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
NGO Secretariat of Sri Lanka
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No annual financial filings on file
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Dogstar Foundation

What is Dogstar Foundation?
Dogstar Foundation is a community development national ngo (active), Sri Lanka. Reg: FL-149016
Who leads Dogstar Foundation?
Mark Green.
Where is Dogstar Foundation located?
Headquartered in Sri Lanka.
Is Dogstar Foundation trustworthy?
Dogstar Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 42 out of 100 (Partial transparency). 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 Dogstar Foundation's registration number?
Registration: LK-NGO-FL-149016 (Sri Lanka).
What is Dogstar Foundation's website?
https://dogstarfoundation.com
Are donations to Dogstar Foundation tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Sri Lanka 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.