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Hayvanları Koruma Derneği

Ankara group that built Türkiye's first animal shelter

Hayvanlari Koruma Derneği̇

Reg: TR-DRN-06-007-134
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31
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
31/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Hayvanları Koruma Derneği

Hayvanlari Koruma Dernegi (HAYKOD, Animal Protection Association) was founded in 1955 in Ankara and established Türkiye's first animal shelter. It received public-benefit (Kamu Yararina) status by Cabinet decision in 1956. The association focuses on the protection, sheltering and treatment of animals.

Founded
Foundation type
Kamu Yararına Dernek
Operating in
Türkiye

Mission

To protect, shelter and provide treatment for animals in Türkiye.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
Animal Welfare
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Operating countries (1)
Türkiye

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

HAYKOD (Hayvanlari Koruma Dernegi) was founded in 1955 in Ankara and established Türkiye's first animal shelter. It was granted public-benefit (Kamu Yararina) status by Cabinet decision in 1956 and works on protection, sheltering and treatment of animals.

HAYKOD (Hayvanlari Koruma Dernegi) was founded in 1955 in Ankara and established Türkiye's first animal shelter. It was granted public-benefit (Kamu Yararina) status by Cabinet decision in 1956 and works on protection, sheltering and treatment of animals.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar animal welfare in Türkiye
Integrity Assessment This charity: 31
Peer average: 36

Concerns

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

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Hayvanları Koruma Derneği has a partial profile.

  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 95% of the 414 charities in Türkiye it tracks. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in Türkiye - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Türkiye data
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  • government registration
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • leadership details
  • a website
  • a contact email

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Hayvanları Koruma Derneği is an animal welfare nonprofit in Türkiye. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1955 and has been operating for 71 years. Its registration number is TR-DRN-06-007-134. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 31/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Hayvanları Koruma Derneği has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 31/100. 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 31 ('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 Türkiye is 36/100.

Hayvanları Koruma Derneği is based in Türkiye. The organization was established in 1955 and has been active for 71 years.

Hayvanları Koruma Derneği is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, based in Türkiye. It operates as a Kamu Yararına Dernek.

Hayvanları Koruma Derneği is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Türkiye nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. 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.

Hayvanlari Koruma Dernegi (HAYKOD, Animal Protection Association) was founded in 1955 in Ankara and established Türkiye's first animal shelter. It received public-benefit (Kamu Yararina) status by Cabinet decision in 1956. The association focuses on the protection, sheltering and treatment of animals. Hayvanları Koruma Derneği is an animal welfare organization based in Türkiye. The organization was founded in 1955.

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Tax-deductibility for donors

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

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Cause areas in Türkiye

How many charities work in each area.

Health 101
Human Services 89
Education 39
Advocacy & Civil Rights 32
Arts & Culture 32
Community Development 23
Science & Technology 17
Religion 10
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Most common causes in Türkiye

Causes charities work on most.

Health 103
Education 63
Community Development 51
Human Rights 44
Disability 39
Disaster Relief 36
Children 28
Arts & Culture 26
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Data sources

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Data freshness

Last updated
Jul 11, 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
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Founding date · 1955
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
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Official website
    No verified website on record
  • Headquarters address
    No address on file
  • Direct contact
    No email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Hayvanları Koruma Derneği

What is Hayvanları Koruma Derneği?
Hayvanları Koruma Derneği is a animal welfare kamu yararına dernek, Türkiye. Hayvanlari Koruma Dernegi (HAYKOD, Animal Protection Association) was founded in 1955 in Ankara and established Türkiye's first animal shelter. It received public-benefit (Kamu Yararina) status by Cabinet decision in 1956. The association focuses on the protection, sheltering and treatment of animals.
When was Hayvanları Koruma Derneği founded?
Hayvanları Koruma Derneği was founded in 1955.
Where is Hayvanları Koruma Derneği located?
Headquartered in Türkiye.
Is Hayvanları Koruma Derneği trustworthy?
Hayvanları Koruma Derneği has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 31 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 Hayvanları Koruma Derneği's registration number?
Registration: TR-DRN-06-007-134 (Türkiye).
Are donations to Hayvanları Koruma Derneği tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Türkiye 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.