Frequently asked questions

Yes. Individuals in Bulgaria can deduct up to 5% of their taxable income through donations to registered non-profits. A donation certificate is issued on request.

Every donation goes straight to the causes — the foundation keeps nothing for itself. The only deduction is the payment provider's fee, taken by the bank or card operator at the moment of payment; it never passes through us. We publish an annual financial report.

By card, Apple Pay or Google Pay — on a single screen on the Donate page, one-off or monthly.

Yes, at any time. After your first monthly donation you get an email with a management link — cancel or change the amount there in one click.

Companies donate by bank transfer or card, one-off or monthly. Write to info@surya.bg and we'll agree the paperwork your accounting team needs.

Under Bulgarian corporate tax law, donations to public-benefit non-profits are recognised for tax purposes up to 10% of the positive accounting profit. Check your specific case with your accountant.

Yes. We've received clothes, toys, books, shoes, laptops and equipment. Tell us what you have and we'll check which service actually needs it.

Fill in the form on the “Become a volunteer” page. We get in touch within 48 hours and invite you to the nearest suitable event.

No. We need volunteers on the ground (planting, clean-ups), pro-bono specialists (lawyers, psychologists, designers) and company teams. There's a place for everyone.

Yes — we've done it with company teams at plantings, clean-ups and renovations of social services. Tell us how many of you there are and when, and we'll find the fit.

Yes. The Surya Foundation is entered in the Central Register of non-profit legal entities operating for public benefit.

Campaigns start from a specific request by a social service or institution — a crisis centre, a day centre, a family-type home. The team verifies the need on site before the campaign goes live.

Yes. For every campaign we publish what was bought and how it reached people — with photos and video from the site. Annual financial reports are in the Reports section.

Tick “I want a donation certificate” when you give and you'll receive it as a PDF by email. You need the certificate for the tax deduction.