The 2017 Annual Report on Philanthropy in Bosnia and Herzegovina was the result of media monitoring (print, broadcast and electronic) of keywords related to domestic philanthropy during the period from January to December 2017.

1. number of recorded instances
estimated value of donations
average donation per citizen
increase from 2016
57.5%
38.8%
1.1 %
0.6 %
2.0 %
District Brčko
Federation of Bosnia
and Herzegovina
Republic of Srpska
throughout B&H
outside of B&H
1,577
5.9M €
1.7 €
73.2 %
During 2017, Catalyst Balkans tracked media reports on domestic individual, corporate and
diaspora philanthropy in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This brochure provides key statistics on
the findings of this research.
17Annual Report on the State of
Philanthropy
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Quick Facts

2. Several Characteristics of Philanthropy
in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2017
Bosnia and Herzegovina is one of the countries in the region in
which philanthropy in 2017 has seen significant improvements on
many levels. In total 1,577 unique instances of charitable giving were
recorded, which is for more than 46% higher than last year. Moreover,
total estimated value of giving has increased as well, for 73.2%.
Analysisofthedistributionofgivingindicatesthedropofthepercentage
of instances in Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (57.5%) and
directed towards other countries (2.0%), while more frequent giving
was recorded in Republika Srpska (38.8%). Giving in District of Brčko
(1.1%) and across the several regions within the country maintained
the level from 2016. As for the distribution to the capital, it has slightly
increased in 2017 - 17.6% of instances was directed to Sarajevo.
Despite the lower frequency of instances this year, citizens (mass
individual donor type) continue to be the most active donors with 52%
of total recorded instances. Corporate sector has shown significantly
increased interest (34.9% of instances), while individual donors were
less active in 2017, with 5.5% of instances coming from this donor type.
The ranking of donor types is the same as in 2016. Corporate sector
has shown improvements on multiple levels, and in terms of the values
of donations, comes at the top this year with again increased share of
38.3% of total recorded amount. Contribution of both second ranked
citizens and third ranked individual donors has dropped. As for donors
from diaspora, they have participated with decreased 7% of instances,
and, similarly to last year, share of 6% of total recorded value.
Related to the themes of giving, the ranking from 2016 has maintained
in this year too. It is important to note that healthcare has continued
to be the most supported theme in the last three years - this year with
Level of
giving
Geographic
distribution
Donors
Themes

3. decreased percentage of instances (30.9%). There is an increase of
support directed towards support to marginalized groups (28.9%) and
education (10.1%), while interest for poverty relief is maintained the
level from last year
With significantly lower percentage of instances in 2017, the most
frequent recipients of giving continue to be individuals and families
(35.3%). Nonprofit organizations have seen increase in interest
towards them and kept the firm second place with 34.1%. of
instances. In comparison with 2016, institutions and local and national
governments also mark increase in giving directed towards them.
Interest in support to the state (institutions and local and national
government) has jumped this year (27%) and it is also reflected in
higher monetary value of donation given to this recipient.
In comparison with 2016, number of instances directed towards
associations and private foundations has significantly increased
(34.1%), keeping this recipient second ranked, and by frequency
of support slightly behind individual and families. This year, total
recorded value directed to the nonprofits (25.3%) is 5% lower than
in 2016. The most active donors for nonprofits continue to be the
citizens, while corporate sector is at the second place, with somewhat
stronger participation. In 2017, some new of organizations have been
recorded, and in general, nonprofits have strengthened their presence
with better reach-out to donors, successfully organizing fundraising
campaigns and events.
Looking at the use of donation, we can conclude that one-off support
is still main form in which the donations are given - 54.4% of instances.
However, it is positive change that this percentage is lower than in
2016, while donors’ interest in strategic investments is getting stronger,
with 27.8% of instances.
This year, people in economic need were the most supported with
22.8% instances directed towards them. This beneficiary group, as
well as population from local communities and people with disabilities
have seen increase in support. Although second ranked, together with
the lower support to theme of health, people with health issues have
seen decreased number of instances directed towards them. Finally,
other supported beneficiary groups are still present, with this year’s
donors interest recorded for homeless, ethnic minority population
and refugees/ IDPs.
In terms of the transparency of data, the analysis shows a positive
change, as 47.1% of media reports indicates the value of a donation,
which is for more than 9% higher than in 2016.
Recipients
Nonprofit
organizations
Use of
donation
Beneficiaries
Data
Transparency

4. 52.0
27.2
34.9
38.3
5.5
1.5
4.4
31.0
0.3
0.1
2.9
1.9
% of Instances
Mass Individual
Corporate Sector
Individuals
% of Recorded Sum
Mass Individual
Corporate Sector
Individuals
2015 2016 2017
58.4%
20.1%
11.1%
64.3%
16.9%
12.5%
52.0%
34.9%
5.5%
27.1%
29.3%
9.0%
48.2%
35.5%
6.8%
27.2%
38.3%
1.5%
2015 2016 2017
Mass Individual
Corporate Sector
Individuals
Mixed Donors
Private Foundations
Other
% of instances
% of recorded sum
Donors
Donations by Type of Donors
Key Trends in Types of Donors

5. Out of 1,577 donation instances, 47.1% had monetary value associated with
them, which is more than 9% higher than in 2016. Media are more interested in
philanthropy and consider the topic important, providing detailed and accurate
reports. The total value of donation reported upon by the media and which could
be verified using other sources is slightly over EUR 3.75 million. Since almost half of
recorded data contained the actual value of the donations, we used extrapolation
to make a cautious estimate that the value of donations for charitable purposes in
Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2017 was over EUR 5.9 million.
Data on donor activity shows that by the number of instances citizens were the most
active donor type through mass individual giving. Although with reduced percentage
(52%) in 2017, this type of donor continues with the trend of first ranked in the
last three years. Corporate sector showed more interest in giving and significantly
increased the activity maintaining the second position with 34.9% of instances.
Individual donors’ participation was cut in half this year, and they remained third
ranked with 5.5% of instances. Majority of the instances were coming from these
three types of donors, while other donor types participated with 7.6% of instances.
When it comes to the value of donations, in comparison with 2016, the ranking of
donor types has changed. Along with the intensifying the activity, companies and
corporate foundations have seen increase in recorded values (38.3%) and are on
the leading position and represent result of strong response of this donor type
in support to the assistance in emergencies to people living in the Middle East.
Through campaign of two nonprofits organizations big values were collected from
the corporate sector – over 12% of total value given by this donor type was meant
for people in the Middle East. Significantly decreased share of amount from citizens
(27.2%) has placed them on the second position, while individual donors participated
with reduced 1.5% of total recorded value.
During three successfully organized national campaigns in which great number of
citizens, SMEs and corporations took part, it is noteworthy that this year mixed donor
type contributed with extremely high 31% of total recorded value.
In 2017, Bosnia and Herzegovina diaspora decreased their activity and participated
with 7% of instances of giving, while donated values remained at the level of 2016
(6.8% of the recorded value).
Donors Key Points

6. Nonprofit
organizations Institutions Individuals/Families
Education
Support to
marginalized
groups Healthcare
People in
economic need
Local
Communities
People with
Disabilities
Top 3
Recipient Entities
Top 3
Themes for Giving
Top 3
Final Beneficiary
Groups
48.4%
32.4%
35.6%
8.7%
18.0%
14.5%
31.5%
19.6%
19.3%
Corporate Sector
Profiles of the Most Common Types of Donors

7. Aiming to change and improve nutrition habits among children, especially with
elementary school children, Merkur BH osiguranje d.d. (Merkur Insurance) from
Sarajevo launched call for applications ‘’U zdravoj školi zdrava djeca” (In Healthy
School Healthy Children) and invited schools to apply with projects. Four schools
were awarded (Puračić Elementary from Puračić, Cazin II Elementary from Cazin,
Sveti Sava Elementary in Istočno Sarajevo and Ivan fra Frane Jukić Elementary from
Usora) with total amount of EUR 11,765 for implementation of projects. School
invested money to install water filters within school water supply system, establish
health park, to promote activities and work needed to produce healthy food, as well
as to raise awareness about environmental protection and importance of preserving
resources for healthy food production.
BH Telecom launched a call inviting medical institutions and public kitchens based
on the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina for programs and activities of purchasing
medical equipment, as well as supplies and equipment for public kitchens. Within the
call 32 recipients across whole country were supported with total amount around
EUR 500,000.
From 15th of June 2017 to 15th of July 2017, Intesa Sanpaolo Banka BiH in partnership
with Visa implemented campaign “Inspired by Heart”. Intesa Sanpaolo Banka
allocated EUR 0.05 from any transaction made in that particular period by Visa Inspire
card, and with no additional fee for cardholders. Campaign was tailored to collect
money for purchasing the equipment for homes for children without parental care
in six towns across Bosnia and Herzegovina. Total amount collected was EUR 24,300.
Sarajevo company AbbVie d.o.o. supported University Clinical Center of Republika
Srpska by donation of five video phones with video communication feature, other
devices supporting the same technology, as well as 70 IP phones to be used within
the University Clinical Center. The value of donation is EUR 32,800.
Small and medium enterprise KHALIFA COMPANY d.o.o. Bugojno donated ambulance
vehicle to the Bugojno General Hospital. The value of donation is EUR 27,256.
Examples of Corporate
Sector Donations

8. Nonprofit
organizations
Individuals/
Families Institutions
Support to
marginalized
groups Healthcare
Poverty relief/
mitigation
People in
economic need
People with
health issues
People with
disabilities
Top 3
Recipient Entities
Top 3
Themes for Giving
Top 3
Final Beneficiary
Groups
51.3%
41.1%
30.7%
9.4%
15.4%
22.8%
36.7%
24.9%
24.5%
Mass Individual
Profiles of the Most Common Types of Donors

9. Examples of Mass Individual Giving
Contribution from Diaspora
During traditional Diplomatic Winter Bazaar, that was held on December 9th, 2017
in the Mirza Delibasic Hall in Skenderija, Sarajevo, EUR 102,500 was collected. This
money was allocated to 20 charity organizations working with children and young
people with different needs in Gračanica, Doboj, Mostar, Grahovo, Šamac, Foča,
Zenica, Tuzla, Gacko, Banja Luka, Sarajevo and other areas in BiH.
At the charity event that took place on August 12th, 2017 in Šujica, numerous citizens
participated and collected EUR 15,300 for the reconstruction of Stjepan Radić House
of Culture in Šujica.
Merhamet Tuzla Regional Board initiated the campaign “Učenici pomažu Narodnu
kuhinju Imaret” (the pupils are helping Imaret Public Kitchen), lasting from November
1st till December 15th where pupils of all primary and secondary schools from the
Tuzla Canton were collecting various food supplies. Total value of collected supplies,
which were donated to the Imaret Public Kitchen, was EUR 12,780.
Students of Bjelave School of Medicine from Sarajevo initiated fundraising campaign
aimed to support their classmates in economic need and enable them to be part of
the school excursion. They managed to collect EUR 10,160.
Australian diaspora gathered at donors’ evening in St. Leopold Bogdan Mandić parish
and raised EUR 21,480 for Zaklada za Mudrost i Plemenitost (Foundation Wisdom
and Nobleness) - Pro Sapientia et Clementia Foundation based in Sarajevo, which
provides scholarships for students. The foundation was established in 2009 with aim
to support and motivate students from different ethnic communities to continue
their academic education in their own country and accept and enhance the richness
of the diversity of the common homeland.

10. Seasonal Giving
-
Sport, Public Infrastructure,
Emergency Management,
Culture and Arts
Environment, Religious Activities, Social
Entrepreneurship, Economic Development,
Animal Welfare
Breakdown of Other Themes
Key Themes
for Giving
30.9 %
28.9 %
11.9 %
10.1 %
5-10 %
3-5 %
1-3 %
0-1 %
Healthcare
Support to marginalized groups
Poverty relief/mitigation
Education

11. 2015 2016 2017
18.8%
32.5%
24.1%
7.6%
12.7%
43.8%
24.9%
5.5%
11.9%
30.9%
28.9%
10.1%
Key Themes
% of Instances
Poverty relief/mitigation
Healthcare
Support to marginalized groups
Education
In 2017, 81.8% out of all recorded instances was directed to healthcare, support to
marginalized groups, poverty relief and education.
The ranking of themes did not change in the last three years. Although still on the
top position, healthcare recorded lower donors’ interest, while interest in education
and support to marginalized groups is higher than last year; interest in education
has almost doubled, however, this theme is still at the bottom of the list. Support
to poverty relief has maintained the level from last year.
In terms of other supported themes, the range remains is the same and quite broad,
with strong support to seasonal giving - 9.6% of instances.

12. Recipient Entities
Type of
Recipient Entities
In spite of significant drop in percentage of instances directed towards individuals and
families (35.3%), in 2017 this recipient entity continued to be the most frequent recipients
of giving. Nonprofit organizations which kept second place, have managed to strengthen
fundraising activities and attracted donors interest more – 34.1% of instances were directed
in support to this recipient entity. The same trend we can notice related to institutions and
local and national governments where both the recipients recorded higher percentage of
instances compared to 2016.
2015 2016 2017
21.8%
50.4%
21.6%
0.7%
22.1%
58.8%
16.6%
0.6%
34.1%
35.3%
24.5%
2.5%
Beneficiary Entities
% of Instances
Nonprofit organizations
Individuals/Families
Institutions
Local/National governments
35.3 %
34.1 %
24.5 %
2.5 %
3.6 %
Individuals/Families
Nonprofit Organizations
Institutions
Local and National Governments
Other

13. Nonprofit Organizations in 2017
The category of nonprofit organizations consists of local civil society associations,
foreign organizations, such as UNICEF, and private foundations.
Since 2014 nonprofit organization maintained the steady level of percentage of
instances received, (around 21%), to face a significant jump in 2017 with 34.1%
reached.
Data regarding the value of donations for nonprofits shows that, after the significant
increase in 2015, percentage of share directed towards associations and private
foundations have gradually decreased, and in 2017 is 25.3%. However, regardless of
the decreased share of investments to them, nonprofit organizations have been more
active, developing programs and activities, providing support for beneficiaries within
wide range of themes. A few very successful national campaigns were organized,
which gathered many donors throughout the country.
In 2017 the most numerous instances directed to nonprofit organizations were
coming from citizens (over 55%), then from the corporate sector, and in much smaller
extent from individual donors. Support to marginalized groups, seasonal giving,
healthcare and poverty relief were the most supported by nonprofits, but also
sport, emergency management, culture and arts, environment and animal welfare.
In terms of final beneficiary groups, the range includes people with disabilities, as
the most frequent, people in economic need and people with health issues, followed
by population from local communities, people living in other countries, children
without parental care, single parents, women and children survivors of violence,
elderly and animals.
This year associations have seen stronger interest from donors initiating and
organizing various small-scale, but also big campaigns and events, and it is noteworthy
that a fair number of new organizations was recorded. Organizations that received
multiple donations this year are International Forum of Solidarity EMMAUS, Srce
za djecu koja boluju od raka u BiH (Heart for children with cancer BiH), Pomozi.ba
42.4 %
15.2 %
14.1 %
Support to Marginalized Groups
Seasonal Giving
Healthcare

14. Association, Iskra Association of Parents of Children with Malignant Diseases, SOS
Children’s Villages BiH, EDUS - Education for all and Mozaik prijateljstva Association
of Citizens.
Out of private foundations, the most frequently mentioned was Mozaik Foundation.
On the occasion of the end of season of Super recept TV show (Super Recipe), in
cooperation with Hayat TV, Srce za djecu koja boluju od raka u BiH Association
(Heart for Children with Cancer BiH) organized charity dinner. During the event,
contributions were made by phone calls, auction of paintings, and by placing
donations during at the event itself. Total collected amount of EUR 153,192 was
allocated for the operational costs of the Parent’s House in Sarajevo run by this
association.
Pomozi.ba Association from Sarajevo organized campaign of collecting aid for
people in Syria affected by the war and humanitarian crisis. Numerous citizens,
corporations and small and medium enterprises responded with valuable in kind and
cash donations. 265 tons of humanitarian aid in value of EUR 230,000 was collected
and was sent to Syria. With the same goal, to help people in Syria, Association
Međunarodni forum solidarnosti – Emmaus (International forum of solidarity
EMMAUS) from Doboj initiated campaign to collect humanitarian aid. Donations
provided by citizens and companies were delivered in 17 trucks with the value of
over EUR 26,850. In some communities, citizens also donated cash resulting in EUR
20,350 cash donations.
Support for People Living in Other Countries
Sucesfull Campaigns

15. Key Beneficiary
Groups
People in economic need
People with health issues
People with disabilities
Local Communities
22.8 %
22.6 %
18.6 %
16.5 %
Children Without Parental Care
People Living in Other Countries
Mothers and Babies, Elderly
Single Parents
General Population,
Women and Children Survivors of Violence,
Homeless, Talented Youth, Religious/
Faith Communities, Refugees/IDPs, Ethnic
Minority Population, Migrants, Animals
3-5 %
5-10 %
1-3 %
0-1 %
Beneficiary Groups

16. 21.2%
14.0%
21.0%
13.5%
18.9%
8.0%
31.9%
17.4%
22.8%
16.5%
22.6%
18.6%
2015 2016 2017
Trends in Key Final Beneficiary Groups
% of Instances
People in economic need
Local communities
People with health issues
People with disabilities
The top four final beneficiary groups (people in economic need, people with health
issues, people with disabilities and population from local communities) comprised
slightly over 80% of overall number of instances of giving in 2017.
This year, people in economic need were the most supported beneficiary group with
increased level of donors’ interest - 22.8% of total recorded instances. Last year’s first
ranked people with health issues have seen big decrease in number of instances,
which pushed this group back to the second place on the list. Two most supported
groups actually received similar level of interest from the donors.
People with disabilities maintained the third place on the list with slightly increased
level of support (18.6%), while it is noteworthy that percentage of instances directed
towards fourth ranked local communities have doubled in 2017.
Other supported beneficiary groups remained present, with homeless, ethnic
minority population and refugees/ IDPs as newly supported this year. However,
children and youth at risk did not get any support this year and disappeared from the
list. When compared with last year, in 2017 higher percentage (4.6%) was directed to
people living in other countries, mostly as a result of efforts to assist in humanitarian
crisis in the Middle East.

17. More than 54% of recorded instances was directed to one-off support (supplies, medical
treatments of individuals, humanitarian support and individual housing), and one-off support
continues the trend firmly the main type of giving in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Long-term
investmens (support that may produce long-term effects) was given in smaller exten (27.8%
of instances), however, it is possitive that after last year’s drop, this form of support is againg
in increase. Percentage of instances for which the exact use could not be determined, was
somewhat higher in 2017.
Long-term support was mainly given in form of equipment, capital investments, services and
scholarships. Corporate sector, which is always main donor of long-term strategic support,
this year participated with 48.2% of instances, and this represent positive change compared
to last year’s 40.7%.
Use of Donations
Use of
Donations in 2017
27.8%
54.4%
17.8%
Long-Term
Support
One-Off
Support Unknown
2015 2016 2017
19.4%
61.1%
19.5%
17.6%
69.9%
12.5%
27.8%
54.4%
17.8%
% of Instances
Long-Term Support
One-Off Support
Unknown

18. Examples of
Long-term Support
Following their strategic determination to help and support women, especially
vulnerable women, company AVON stepped up with two noteworthy initiatives
in 2017. Through cause related marketing campaign, where the company gave
away part of profit from sales of products marked by the pink ribbon, EUR 31,850
was collected. This amount was donated to Tuzla University Clinical Centre for
establishing the Breast Centre, more precisely for purchasing ultrasound device and
refurbishment of the waiting room. Additionally, on the occasion of the International
Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (November 25th) and 16 Days of
Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign, Avon launched the “Čitaj između
redova” (Read between the lines) campaign. As part of this campaign Avon donated
around EUR 12,800 to the Foundation of Local Democracy and Safe Network (Sigurna
mreža) to support their services given to women victims of violence.
Hemofarm Banja Luka donated EUR 25,500 for the construction of the inclusive
children’s playground at Obilićevo settlement in Banja Luka. This is company’s
contribution to support and promote inclusion from early age. With the same goal,
Mtel a.d. Banja Luka company donated funds for the construction of new playground
and recreational zone within the Aquana water park. The value of donation is EUR
61,200.

19. Methodology
The methodology for this report was inevitably conditioned by the viable options
for collecting data. Research on this topic worldwide shows that the only completely
reliable source of information on level of giving for charitable purposes is collected by
tax authorities. For many reasons it was not possible to use this source of information
in any of Western Balkans countries. As mentioned previously, Catalyst has opted
for alternative ways of collecting data, using primarily media data as well as other
available data sources. Concretely, the data used as the basis for this report was
gathered by monitoring the electronic, printed and on-line media on the local,
regional and national levels in the period from January 1 through December 31, 2017.
There are three key limitations to this methodology. First, this method does not
provide comprehensive data because the media does not report on all charitable
instances and giving. Second, media reports often do not provide all data of
importance in following the development of philanthropy (most often the media
does not publish the amount donated and/or collected). Third, there is a potential
limitation in the credibility of data published by the media. The first limitation cannot
be overcome at this time. Where the second and third limitations are concerned,
Catalyst seeks to overcome them by cross-analyzing various media, and then
conducting additional research, for example by checking the reporting by companies’
and nonprofit organizations (if available to the public).
Our figure, although not comprehensive, provides a minimum value of relevant
indicators. Hence, this data may be used as indicators of the minimal degree of
philanthropy development in a specific country.
Continued observation will show a rise and/or drop in numbers and change in data
related to our selected indicators. Therefore, continued monitoring over years will
point out trends in philanthropy development as well as trends in media reporting
on the subject. To conclude, under current conditions, we are of the opinion that
the methodology allows for preliminary insight into philanthropy in Bosnia and
Herzegovina.

20. The 2017 Annual Report on the State of Philanthropy in Bosnia and Herzegovina – Quick
facts is part of a broader initiative to promote and stimulate philanthropy in the region
carried out by the Catalyst Foundation. The underlying research and this publication were
created by Catalyst Foundation (Catalyst Balkans) and with the generous support of the C.
S. Mott Foundation.
Opinions expressed in this publication do not necessarily those of the Balkan Trust for Democracy,
the German Marshall Fund of the United States, or its partners.
Research conducted by
Research supported by
Prepared by
Zorka Kovačević
Jelena Bekčić
Edited by
Aleksandra Vesić
FOUNDATION CATALYST
Takovska 38, 11000 Beograd, Serbia
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givingbalkans.org
Belgrade, 2018