The document analyzes data on philanthropy in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2016, finding that there were 1,075 recorded donations totaling approximately €1.075 million, with most donations coming from individual mass donors (64.3%) and corporate donors (16.9%) and going towards healthcare (43.8%) and support for marginalized groups (24.9%). Key trends included a slight increase in donations in the two main entities but a large drop in cross-entity donations.

1. Quick Facts
During 2016, 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.
2016 Annual Report
on the State of Philanthropy
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
ESTIMATED TOTAL
VALUE
# OF RECORDED
INSTANCES
DECREASE FROM
2015
AVERAGE
DONATION PER
CITIZEN
1,075 3.44 ~1 € 41.7%
mil.€
0.7%
District Brčko
32.1%
Republic of
Srpska
62.1%
Federation of
Bosnia and
Herzegovina
3.8%
Outside of B&H
1.3%
Througout B&H

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DONORS
DONATIONS BY TYPE OF DONORS
(% of Instances, vs. % of Recorded Sum)
2014 2015 2016% OF INSTANCES
Mass Individual 56.6% 58.4% 64.3%
Corporate Sector 16.9% 20.1% 16.9%
Individuals 3.1% 11.1% 12.5%
2014 2015 2016% OF RECORDED SUM
Mass Individual 41.3% 27.1% 48.2%
Corporate Sector 23.7% 29.3% 35.5%
Individuals 4.3% 9.0% 6.8%
% of Recorded Sum% of Instances
Individuals
12.5
6.8
3.9
9.0Mixed Donors
2.4
0.5Other
Corporate Sector
16.9
35.5
64.3
48.2
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Mass Individual
KEY TRENDS IN TYPES OF DONORS - 2014 TO 2016

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■ In 2016 there were 1,075 recorded unique instances of charitable giving, only
25 instances more than in 2015, which shows the same level of activities.
■ If we analyze geographic distribution of giving, we do not find major changes
in comparison with 2015. There is a slight increase of percentage of instances
in all entities (FBIH - 62.1%, RS 32.1% and DB 0.7%) although changes are
not significant as to be identified as a trend. The only change worth noting is
number of donations given in both entities (FBIH and RS), which dropped from
9.9% to only 1.3%. While this is not a positive change, it remains to be seen if
this is a trend or only a fluctuation.
■ In 2016, the most active donors were citizens in mass individual giving actions
(64.3%), followed by the corporate sector (16.9%) and individuals (11.1%).
■ If we look into value of donations, the picture remains the same: citizens
take the lead with a 48.2% share in the total recorded sum, followed by the
corporate sector with a share of 35.5% and mixed donors at 9.0%. The share of
individuals dropped slightly compared to 2015.
■ If we analyze giving by diaspora, the percentage of instances was slightly lower
than last year (13.1%), while the recorded value of donations slightly increased
to 6.8%. Comparison with previous years shows that giving by diaspora is
obviously characterized by year-to-year fluctuations.
■ On the whole, mass individual donors continue to have the strongest presence
with increased participation in the total value of donations. The presence of the
corporate sector (companies and small and medium enterprises) fluctuates,
but their share in overall recorded amount is on a continual increase.
KEY POINTS

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CORPORATE SECTOR
Profiles of the Most Common Types of Donors
Individuals /
FamiliesInstitutions
15.9%
Nonprofits
36.3%45.6%
TOP 3
RECIPIENT ENTITIES
Education
21.4%23.1%
Support to
Marginalized
Groups
TOP 3
THEMES FOR GIVING 20.9%
Healthcare
18.1%
Economically
Vulnerable
29.7%
Population from
Specific Local
Communities
TOP 3
FINAL BENEFICIARY GROUPS
Children Without
Parental Care
14.8%

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An interesting example of companies working together is donation made by
HIFA Group, AS Group and MADI Company. Joint donation of total value of
over EUR 85,000 was provided for the purchase of CT scanner for the Tešanj
General Hospital.
Celebrating 10th year in BiH, DM company published call for proposals
titled Together. Under this Call, DM awarded ten community projects in total
value of over EUR 43,000. Some of the projects awarded included renovation
and/or equipping several chpark’s and children’s playground in Glamoc,
sarajevo, Bihac, Vitez; equipment for center for rehabilitation for children
with disablities in Orasje and several educational programs for children and
youth in Zjenica, Sarajevo, Bijeljina…
SME Europlakat BH participated in campaign “16 days of activism” which
aims to raise awareness on violence against women. This SME donated space
for promotion of SOS hotline for women survivors of violence.
Another example of SME donations are Violeta d.o.o. and Bingo export-import
Tuzla d.o.o. which made several donations: air conditioner and vacuum
cleaner to Maternity Ward at Brčko District General Hospital; four baby cots
for newborns to hospital Sveti Vračevi in Bijeljina and the Cantonal hospital
in Orašje for the department of gynecology and obstetrics each; a diaper
changing table, a length measuring device and a baby scale to the University
medical center in Tuzla for the department of gynecology and obstetrics.
EXAMPLES OF CORPORATE SECTOR DONATIONS

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MASS INDIVIDUAL
Profiles of the Most Common Types of Donors
TOP 3
RECIPIENT ENTITIES 65.7% 20.1%
Individuals /
Families
Institutions
Nonprofits
TOP 3
THEMES FOR GIVING 50.7% 22.7%
Healthcare
Support to
Marginalized
Groups
14.2%
Poverty Relief /
Mitigation
TOP 3
FINAL BENEFICIARY GROUPS 38.1% 19.1% 19.1%
People with
Health Issues
Economically
Vulnerable
People with
Disabilities
10.6%

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Traditional charity evening titled With Love to the Brave Hearts was organized
in Banjaluka. The purpose of event was to collect resources for Center for
Prevention of Developmental Disabilities “Za majku i dijete - For Mother and
Child” run by Tvoja riječ Educational center. Special hotline was assigned and
with 1 BAM (0.51 EUR) per call citizens donated over EUR 35,000 throughout
the event.
CSO Initiative for Široki Brijeg implemented the campaign Let’s Overcome
BarriersandraisedoverEUR15,000forpurchasingavehiclefortransportation
of children and people with disabilities from Široki Brijeg.
Radio and Television (BHRT) organized Teleton inviting citizens to donate
for the campaign Srcem za Banku koštane srži (With heart for Bone Marrow
Bank). Citizens that called were able to speak with number of celebrities who
participated in the event. With each calls worth app. EUR 1, citizens donated
over EUR 22,000 for the Bone Marrow Bank.
EXAMPLES OF MASS INDIVIDUAL GIVING

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USE OF DONATIONS
USE OF DONATIONS
(by % of Instances)
Data for Bosnia and Herzegovina regarding
the use of donations shows that as much
as 69.9% of recorded instances are directed
to one-off support (medical treatments
of individuals, humanitarian support,
consumables). A significantly smaller
percentage of 17.6% is directed to support
that may produce long-term effects
(equipment, services, scholarships capital
investments, and the like). The corporate
sector, as in other countries, shows a greater
preference for giving strategically: 40.7% of
their donations are those with potential
long-term effect which is increase in
comparison to the previous year. However,
overall, the somewhat concerning trend is
slight, but continuous decrease in instances
directed to long-term, strategic support.
2014 2015 2016USE OF DONATIONS
(by % of Instances)
Long-Term Support 25.5% 19.4% 17.6%
One-Off Support 55.5% 61.0% 69.9%
Unknown 17.3% 19.0% 12.5%
An example of long-term cooperation and investment in young people comes from
Sarajevo. Raiffeisen Bank dd Sarajevo and Academy of fine Arts cooperate since 2009
and in 2016, seventh year in a row, joint exibition of Academy’s best students was
opened; in addition all students were awarded by scholarships.
Number of companies invested in medical equipment: Addiko bank supported Child
Department of Institute for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation for kitchen equipment
and equipment for Sensory Room; Siemens d.o.o. Sarajevo donated new MRI device
to Vitalis Polyclinic in Mostar, while Intesa Sanpaolo Bank BIH in cooperation with
VIsa donated over EUR 10,000 for equipment for pediatric departments in hospitals
in Sarajevo, Tuzla, Travnik, Mostar and Banja Luka.
EXAMPLES OF LONG-TERM SUPPORT
12.5%
Unknown
17.6%
Long-Term Support
69.9%
One-Off Support

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KEY THEMES FOR GIVING
SUPPORT TO
MARGINALIZED
GROUPS
POVERTY RELIEF /
MITIGATION
EDUCATION
HEALTHCARE
43.8% 24.9% 12.7% 5.5%
2014 2015 2016# OF INSTANCES DIRECTED
TO TOP 4 THEMES
(by % of Instances)
Healthcare 39.4% 32.5% 43.8%
Support to
Marginalized Groups
17.3% 24.1% 24.9%
Poverty Relief / Mitigation 18.5% 18.8% 12.7%
Education 6.6% 7.6% 5.5%
from 0 to 1% 9.1%
• Sport
• Public Infrastructure
• Culture and Arts
• Assistance in Emergencies
• Religious Activities
• Animal Welfare
• Environment
• Economic Development
• Seasonal Giving
BREAKDOWN OF OTHER THEMES (% of Instances)

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RECIPIENT ENTITIES
2014 2015 2016# OF INSTANCES DIRECTED TO
VARIOUS TYPES OF RECIPIENT
ENTITIES (by % of Instances)
Individuals / Families 45.3% 50.4% 58.8%
Institutions 19.6% 21.6% 16.6%
Nonprofits 21.9% 21.8% 22.1%
Local / National Governments 2.0% 0.7% 0.6%
TYPE OF RECIPIENT ENTITIES
(% of Instances)
In 2016, the most frequent recipients of giving were individuals and families
(58.8%), which is an increase from 2015. Institutions have experienced slight
decrease in frequency of instances, while nonprofit organizations remain on the
same level for the last three years. Local and national governments remain on
the level of support as in 2015.
58.8%
Individuals /
Families
0.6%
Local / National
Governments
22.1%
Nonprofits
16.6%
Institutions

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RECIPIENTS OF DONATIONS
People with Health Issues 32.7% 21.0% 31.9%
Economically Vulnerable 19.3% 21.2% 18.9%
People with Disabilities 10.5% 13.5% 17.4%
Population from Specific
Local Communities
8.3% 14.0% 8.0%
2014 2015 2016KEY FINAL BENEFICIARY GROUPS
(by % of Instances)
from 0 to 2% from 2 to 5%
• Elderly Population
• Mothers and Babies
• Talented Children and Youth
• General Population
• Religious Communities
• Women and Children Survivors
of Violence
• Migrants
• Children and Youth at Risk
• Single Parents
• People from Other Countries
BREAKDOWN OF OTHER FINAL BENEFICIARY GROUPS (by % of Instances)
31.9% 18.9% 17.4% 8.0% 6.1%
PEOPLE WITH
HEALTH ISSUES
ECONOMICALLY
VULNERABLE
PEOPLE WITH
DISABILITIES
POPULATION
FROM
SPECIFIC
LOCAL
COMMUNITIES
CHILDREN
WITHOUT
PARENTAL
CARE

12. PREPARED BY:
Aleksandra Vesić
EDITORS:
Aleksandra Vesić
Nathan Koeshall
GRAPHIC DESIGN:
Tatjana Negić Paunović
CATALYST BALKANS
Takovska 38, Belgrade
Serbia
www.givingbalkans.org
Belgrade, 2017
Given that the value of the donation in Bosnia
and Herzegovina was reported in only 38%
of the instances, estimation about the total
amount donated is made by extrapolation
based on the known data.
The 2016 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 and Balkan Trust for Democracy
(BTD).
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.
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