The Soup Bowl
The Soup Bowl exists to fight hunger and food insecurity in Sri Lanka by providing nutritious meals, essential supplies, and supportive community initiatives. Our mission is to show …
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Mission
The Soup Bowl exists to fight hunger and food insecurity in Sri Lanka by providing nutritious meals, essential supplies, and supportive community initiatives. Our mission is to show care in action, restore dignity, and create opportunities for vulnerable individuals and families to thrive.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar community development in Sri LankaConcerns
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GiveRadar's verified records show The Soup Bowl with a partial profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.
- It has more complete governance disclosure than 68% of comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified a mission statement. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any community development charities in Sri Lanka - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Sri Lanka data
- GiveRadar holds a moderately complete profile for The Soup Bowl, in line with the typical community development charities in Sri Lanka it tracks. View this cohort
- a website
- a donation page
- financial records
- leadership details
- a contact email (present for 39% of comparable organizations)
- third-party accreditation
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Soup Bowl is a registered community development nonprofit based in Katugastota, Central, Sri Lanka. It is registered with the NGO Secretariat of Sri Lanka. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 30/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
The Soup Bowl 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 community development charities in Sri Lanka is 46/100.
The Soup Bowl is located in Katugastota, Central, Sri Lanka.
The Soup Bowl is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Sri Lanka.
According to GiveRadar's records, The Soup Bowl is registered with the NGO Secretariat of Sri Lanka and overseen by the NGO Secretariat. 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.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Sri Lanka under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
The Soup Bowl is registered in Sri Lanka. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
The Soup Bowl is registered in Sri Lanka. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Latest news
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Japanese Gifts Vancasso Bella Turquoise Soup Bowl Set Of 4 - 8 Inch Handpainted Stoneware Ramen Bowls, 700ml Capacity, Microwave & Dishwasher Safe Japanese Gifts For Men - thevote.jp
This Is What Soup Bowl Looks Like When It's Really On - SURFER Magazine
Dowbom Soup Bowl With Handle - 600ml Ceramic Bouillon Cup, Microwave & Dishwasher Safe (Blue) - RuhrkanalNews
DOWAN Set Of 4 Large Ceramic Soup Bowls - 1730ml (58 Oz) Soft White Porcelain, 8.5 Inch, Dishwasher & Microwave Safe - ruhrkanal.news
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ebros gift Red Sky Flying Crane Bird Ramen Noodles 5"D Soup Rice Bowl With Chopsticks Set Cheap Sale | Home & Garden - agoranotizia.it
Housoutil Glass Microwave Soup Bowl With Lid - 17.5x14.2cm Microwavable Ramen/Noodle Bowl (Brown) - ruhrkanal.news
Set Of 4 Ceramic Cereal & Soup Bowls - 400ml Capacity, Microwave & Dishwasher Safe, For Breakfast, Salad, Ramen - ruhrkanal.news
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- NGO Secretariat of Sri Lanka
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- GlobalGiving partner directory
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Government registrationNo public registry ID
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Direct contactNo email or phone published
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
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Founding dateYear founded not on file
Methodology
GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.
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Quick facts about The Soup Bowl
- What is The Soup Bowl?
- The Soup Bowl is a community development nonprofit organization based in Katugastota, Sri Lanka. There is Room At Our Table We are more than just a meal
- Where is The Soup Bowl located?
- Headquartered in Katugastota, Central, Sri Lanka.
- Is The Soup Bowl trustworthy?
- The Soup Bowl 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 The Soup Bowl's website?
- https://www.thesoupbowl.org/
- Are donations to The Soup Bowl 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.