Finnish donor – are you a donor?

Are you interested in the future of children and young people? What about the well-being of the elderly? Are nature and animals important to you? Or perhaps human rights? Do you want to support children and families in developing countries? Check out the Donor Survey 2025 (Odyssey 2025), and you will find out, among other things, the most common donation destinations for Finns. You can also check out the Nordic Donor Survey, which provides information about the differences between different countries.

The reliability, transparency and ethics of a fundraising organization are important issues for donors. Summary report: Donor Survey 2022 (Economic Survey December 2021).

Donors and supporters make the activities of many non-profit organizations possible. When giving, it is always worth checking the reliability of the person requesting support. A reliable operator can be recognized, among other things, by whether the fundraising permit and the organization's administration are in order. Giving is a positive thing that helps many great things happen, and according to research, it also increases the well-being of the giver. Get to know the activities of VaLa members and find a suitable donation destination for you!

Are you already a donor?

The majority of Finns have a positive attitude towards the work of organizations and show it by participating or supporting the activities of associations with donations. You are one of them - thank you.

The majority of Finns support or participate in association activities in one way or another: For example, they occasionally donate money to fundraisers, give donations in the form of goods or do volunteer work. The most popular donation targets include helping the most vulnerable in Finland, as well as humanitarian aid and disasters. Helping the elderly, protecting the environment and animals, and treating and preventing diseases are also popular targets for support. Associations and foundations receive approximately 200 million euros in monetary donations annually. Many thanks to all donors; with your help, important work is being done.

In Finland, private individuals have a limited right to deduct donations from their taxes. Donations to science, art and culture are partially deductible for organizations. More information about tax deductions for donations can be found in the Finnish Tax Administration or in VaLa news.