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CHILDREN OF BULGARIA INC
Larchmont, NY · EIN 464044749 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE P12 · Human Services · Micro (<$100K) · childrenofbulgaria.org
revenue
$66K
expenses
$58K
net assets
$94K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Children of Bulgaria is a not-for-profit organization with the mission to help health, educational, and other institutions to create a better world for children in Bulgaria.

profile · synthesized from sources

Children of Bulgaria is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children in Bulgaria by supporting health, educational, and social institutions. The organization raises funds from donors and uses them to directly purchase and deliver essential goods and equipment—such as medical devices and school supplies—to institutions serving children, ensuring transparency and minimizing administrative costs through an all-volunteer team.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Neonatal Ward Support
Providing medical equipment and supplies to neonatal wards, including the use of leftover funds from previous campaigns for the neonatal ward in Silistra.
Pediatric Ambulance Initiative
Equipping the Pirogov hospital with a new pediatric ambulance featuring a specialized transport incubator to safely transfer newborns and critically ill children.
Regional Hospital Equipment Upgrades
Supplying cutting-edge blood analysis equipment to regional hospitals such as MBAL Vidin and MBAL Montana to improve pediatric care.
School and Children's Center Support
Delivering school supplies and infrastructure improvements to schools for disadvantaged children, boarding schools, and specialized centers for children with autism.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Child Welfare and Protection Services 1 activity
    • Expanding support to children's institutions in North Macedonia
      Extends services beyond Bulgaria by providing support to Social Association “St. Andrew” in Kichevo, North Macedonia, indicating regional outreach in child welfare.
  • Pediatric Medical Care and Research Support 1 activity
    • Funding and managing targeted donation campaigns for children's health and welfare projects in Bulgaria
      Runs specific fundraising campaigns to support pediatric departments, neonatal wards, and other child-serving institutions across Bulgaria, including MBAL Vidin, MBAL Montana, and Silistra neonatal ward. As of 2022, has completed 7 campaigns supporting over 10 projects, with 11 total projects completed to date.
  • International Emergency Medical Relief 1 activity
    • Procuring and delivering medical equipment and supplies to pediatric and maternity wards in Bulgaria
      Acquires and delivers critical medical equipment such as pediatric ambulances, blood analysis machines, incubators, and surgical instruments to hospitals in Bulgaria, including Pirogov Emergency Hospital in Sofia, Regional Hospital in Vidin, and others. Projects are selected based on need and cost efficiency, with direct vendor purchases to ensure accountability.
  • Pediatric Surgical Interventions 1 activity
    • Providing medical and surgical support for children with rare and complex conditions in Bulgaria
      Facilitates specialized medical interventions including the first surgery in Bulgaria for a child with epidermolysis bullosa, spinal surgery using robotic assistance for a pregnant patient, and multidisciplinary care preventing amputation in a trauma case. These efforts support high-impact clinical outcomes in pediatric and maternal care.
  • Special Education Support Services 1 activity
    • Supporting educational and social institutions for disadvantaged and special-needs children in Bulgaria
      Provides equipment, supplies, and financial support to schools and centers serving children with special needs, hearing impairments, and social disadvantages, including the School of Arts and Crafts “Dimitar Ekimov” in Rusalya, the School for Children with Vision Impairments in Varna, and the School of Children with Special Needs in Plovdiv. Also supports autism centers and daycare programs like “Pinocchio.”
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$66K
Contributions & grants$66K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$58K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$57K
balance sheet
Total assets$94K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$94K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -16.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • Kamen Stoykov — Vice President of the Board & Director of Development
  • Orlin Jordanov — Executive Vice President & Director of Operations
  • Pavel Piperkov — Board Member & Director of Finance
relationships · 18

Who they work with

  • Dutch Bulgarian Business Association Partner — Collaborates with Children of Bulgaria in support of its mission for Bulgarian children.
  • Facebook Partner — Platform used for donor engagement and as a channel for accepting donations.
  • Instagram Partner — Platform used for organizational outreach and visibility.
  • JustGiving Partner — Platform through which donations to Children of Bulgaria are processed.
  • LinkedIn Partner — Platform used for organizational outreach and visibility.
  • MBAL Montana Partner — Recipient of pediatric department funding.
  • Neonatal Ward in Silistra Partner — Designated recipient of surplus funds from completed campaigns.
  • PayPal Partner — Payment processing partner used to accept credit card and online donations.
  • PayPal Partner — Platform through which donations to Children of Bulgaria are processed.
  • Pirogov Emergency Hospital Partner — Recipient of a shipment of surgical instruments for its pediatric department.
  • Pirogov Hospital Partner — Recipient of a pediatric ambulance equipped with a specialized transport incubator.
  • Polina Jordanova Partner — Co-Founder and President of Children of Bulgaria Inc.
  • Regional Hospital in Vidin Partner — Recipient of cutting-edge blood analysis equipment.
  • SiteGround Partner — Web hosting partner for Children of Bulgaria.
  • Social Association “St. Andrew” Partner — Supported by Children of Bulgaria in Kichevo, North Macedonia.
  • The Borgen Project Partner — Recognized by The Borgen Project as the top children’s charity organization in Bulgaria.
  • Wise Partner — Financial service used for international bank transfers to Children of Bulgaria.
  • YouTube Partner — Platform used for organizational outreach and visibility.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

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  • Direct Procurement with Oversight to Ensure Accountability
    methodology: direct_procurement_with_oversight
    By purchasing goods directly from vendors and conducting control checks, the organization ensures donated funds are used effectively and reduces the risk of fraud or misappropriation, because direct procurement with price negotiation and oversight maximizes fund value and accountability.
  • Low-Overhead Volunteer Model to Maximize Fund Utilization
    methodology: low-overhead_volunteer_model
    By operating with an all-volunteer team and pro-bono expertise, the organization minimizes operating costs so that nearly all donations go directly to projects, because reducing administrative overhead increases the proportion of resources available for direct impact.
  • Project-Based Interventions Targeting Institutional Needs
    methodology: project-based_intervention
    By designing focused projects in response to assessed needs in children's institutions, the organization improves education and physical well-being because targeted interventions in settings with strong leadership and geographic diversity increase impact and effectiveness.