Funding and transparency
Ocalenie Foundation has been supporting people with migrants, including refugees, to build a good life in Poland since 2000. Our activities are made possible by the financial support of individual and institutional donors. We are committed to ensuring that the individuals and institutions that support us have a clear and complete picture of both where we raise funds from and how we spend them.
We focus on transparency and regular reporting, which we are obliged to do both by Polish laws and internal regulations and by the trust our donors and our donors place in us.
Reporting
Each year, we submit a complete financial and substantive report on our operations within the deadlines prescribed by law. Our reports are audited by an independent auditor and pass successfully. In the first half of the year, we also publish annual summaries with figures and quantitative data about our activities, so that individuals and support institutions have a clear picture of how their funds are being used.
We also evaluate the services provided to foreigners who come to us for support. Monitoring and evaluation of ongoing activities is handled by an internal Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning team.
Sources of funding
Ocalenie Foundation finances its activities from the following sources:
- Financial and in-kind donations from individuals
- Financial and in-kind donations from companies and institutions
- Funds from 1.5% income tax
- Government and local government grants
- European funds
- Business operations – Ocalenie sp. z o.o.
Funding and organizational values
It is important for us that the way we finance our activities is consistent with the foundation’s values and mission. Therefore, we set clear boundaries for our grantors and institutional donors, which are necessary for establishing cooperation and providing support. We refuse to accept donations from companies involved in the production of weapons, tobacco, alcohol, and gambling services. We also do not cooperate with the fur industry, mining industry, or companies used for propaganda.