Annual Reports
Annual Reports
Explore the annual highlights, milestones, and impact of the Theodora von Auersperg (TvA) International Foundation. Our Yearly Reports provide a transparent overview of our initiatives, achievements, and financial stewardship as we pursue our mission to protect nature, support vulnerable children, and care for animals in need.
Looking Ahead
The TvA International Foundation is an independent non-profit and non-governmental organization committed to creating meaningful social impact. Through international philanthropic initiatives, arts-driven programs, and partnerships supporting animal welfare, nature, and vulnerable children, the Foundation works to inspire compassion and build a better future for communities around the world.
Our journey is just beginning. With Austria as our cornerstone, and Bulgaria as our expanding focus, we are building a cross-border movement that celebrates life through compassion, creativity, and community.
We thank all of our friends, partners, and patrons for making 2024 and 2025 years of purpose and beauty.
Our Bylaws - Austria
Our Bylaws can be accessed here: TVAV_Vereinsstatuten_2024_Final
Our Bylaws - Bulgaria
Our Bylaws can be accessed here: Bylaws_TvA Foundation_Bulgaria
2025 - Annual Report - Austria
🇦🇹 AUSTRIA – ANNUAL REPORT 2025
Theodora von Auersperg (TvA) International Association
1. FOREWORD – FOUNDER & CHAIR
2025 represented a year of consolidation, preparation, and strategic investment for the Theodora von Auersperg International Foundation. Following the Foundation’s establishment phase in 2024, the focus in 2025 shifted toward expanding relationships, strengthening international visibility, and preparing the organizational, artistic, and strategic groundwork for the Foundation’s first major flagship event.
Rather than prioritizing short-term fundraising outcomes, the Foundation deliberately invested in credibility, partnerships, and program development aligned with its long-term mission: to unite philanthropy and the arts as a force for meaningful social impact.
All activities during the year were financed through personal contributions by the Founder. While the Austrian entity closed the year with a financial deficit, this reflects a conscious early-stage investment phase aimed at building sustainable structures and scalable formats for future growth.
2. MISSION & STRATEGIC ROLE
The Austrian entity of the Foundation serves as its strategic and conceptual anchor, responsible for:
Stewardship of vision, values, and governance
International positioning and credibility building
Conceptual development of flagship formats
Strategic relationship building across borders
Preparation for future international philanthropy and arts initiatives
In 2025, Austria continued to function as the Foundation’s intellectual and strategic center, ensuring coherence between mission, artistic expression, and long-term impact objectives.
3. STRATEGIC PRIORITIES 2025
During the reporting period, the Foundation focused on:
Expanding high-level relationships in arts, culture, philanthropy, and civic spheres
Increasing international visibility of the TvA Foundation and its core initiatives
Developing the Esperanza for Life concept as a scalable, repeatable platform
Providing strategic oversight and preparation for the Foundation’s first flagship event
These priorities were pursued with a long-term horizon, emphasizing quality, alignment, and sustainability over immediate financial returns.
4. KEY PROGRAMMATIC DEVELOPMENT
Esperanza for Life – A Celebration of Life
A central milestone in 2025 was the strategic preparation of the Foundation’s first major public event:
Esperanza for Life – A Celebration of Life
October 3, 2025 | Bulgaria Hall, Sofia
The Austrian entity played a leading role in:
Conceptual framing of the event
Artistic and narrative positioning
Strategic alignment with the Foundation’s mission
International communication and relationship support
The event was conceived not only as a concert, but as a proof of concept for a broader artistic-philanthropic platform to be expanded internationally in future years.
5. FINANCIAL OVERVIEW – AUSTRIA
In 2025, the Austrian entity did not receive major external donations or sponsorship income. All operational, strategic, and preparatory expenses were financed through personal contributions by the Founder.
As a result, the entity closed the year with a negative financial balance. This outcome reflects a planned investment phase consistent with the early development of an international foundation focused on long-term impact rather than short-term fundraising metrics.
6. OUTLOOK 2026
Entering 2026, the Austrian entity is positioned to:
Convert increased visibility into structured partnerships
Support sponsorship development and donor engagement
Anchor future international philanthropy and arts initiatives
Provide strategic continuity as the Foundation scales its activities
The Foundation anticipates a gradual financial turnaround supported by diversified funding sources, sponsorships, and repeatable flagship formats
FINANCIAL CONTEXT & STRATEGY NOTE
Financial Context
The 2025 financial results of both the Austrian and Bulgarian entities reflect the Foundation’s position as an early-stage international organization in a structured investment phase.
Key characteristics of the 2025 financial context include:
Absence of major external donations or sponsorships
Full financing of activities through personal founder contributions
Planned deficits linked to visibility building, program development, and flagship event realization
These results do not indicate operational instability, but rather a deliberate strategy focused on long-term value creation.
Financial Strategy Going Forward
The Foundation’s financial strategy for the coming periods is based on:
Conversion of Visibility into Funding
Leveraging increased public presence and credibility to attract sponsors, partners, and donors.Diversification of Income Streams
Sponsorships
Strategic partnerships
Philanthropic contributions
Repeatable flagship formats
Disciplined Cost Management
Maintaining lean operations while scaling selectively and sustainably.Gradual Reduction of Founder Dependency
Transitioning from founder-financed operations to a balanced funding structure over time.
Strategic Conclusion
2025 should be understood as a foundational investment year. The financial deficits recorded by both entities represent intentional early-stage commitments made to establish credibility, execute a first flagship event, and position the Foundation for sustainable growth.
The Board and management view the Foundation as well positioned for a financial and operational turnaround as strategic partnerships and funding mechanisms mature.
2025 - Annual Report - Bulgaria
🇧🇬 BULGARIA – ANNUAL REPORT 2025
Theodora von Auersperg (TvA) International Foundation
1. INTRODUCTION
In 2025, the Bulgarian entity of the Theodora von Auersperg International Foundation served as the Foundation’s primary operational and implementation platform, translating vision into concrete action.
The year was characterized by active relationship building, increased public visibility, and the successful execution of the Foundation’s first flagship event, positioning Bulgaria as the launch country for the Esperanza for Life initiative.
2. ROLE OF THE BULGARIAN ENTITY
The Bulgarian Foundation focused on:
Local and national partnership development
Engagement with cultural institutions and artists
Event planning, coordination, and execution
Building operational credibility and public presence
Serving as a proof-of-execution environment for future expansion
Bulgaria continued to function as the Foundation’s living laboratory, demonstrating how arts-driven philanthropy can be implemented in practice.
3. KEY ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS 2025
Relationship & Visibility Expansion
Strengthened engagement with artists, cultural institutions, and civic stakeholders
Increased media and public awareness of the TvA Foundation and its mission
Positioned Esperanza for Life as a recognizable artistic-philanthropic initiative
Flagship Event Delivery
Esperanza for Life – A Celebration of Life
October 3, 2025 | Bulgaria Hall, Sofia
The event marked a defining milestone for the Foundation in Bulgaria, demonstrating:
Operational capacity
Artistic excellence
Cross-sector collaboration
Audience engagement and visibility
While the event was not designed as a large-scale fundraising vehicle, it successfully fulfilled its role as a foundational platform for future growth.
4. FINANCIAL OVERVIEW – BULGARIA
Throughout 2025, the Bulgarian entity did not receive significant external donations or sponsorship income. All operational and event-related costs were financed through personal contributions by the Founder.
The entity closed the year with a negative financial result, reflecting:
Investment in visibility and credibility
One-off costs associated with flagship event execution
Early-stage development consistent with the Foundation’s long-term strategy
5. OUTLOOK 2026
Building on the successful execution of its first major event, the Bulgarian entity enters 2026 with:
Enhanced credibility among partners and institutions
A proven operational model
Clear opportunities for sponsorship, donor engagement, and partnerships
The Foundation anticipates transitioning from founder-financed operations toward diversified funding streams over the coming reporting periods
FINANCIAL CONTEXT & STRATEGY NOTE
Financial Context
The 2025 financial results of both the Austrian and Bulgarian entities reflect the Foundation’s position as an early-stage international organization in a structured investment phase.
Key characteristics of the 2025 financial context include:
Absence of major external donations or sponsorships
Full financing of activities through personal founder contributions
Planned deficits linked to visibility building, program development, and flagship event realization
These results do not indicate operational instability, but rather a deliberate strategy focused on long-term value creation.
Financial Strategy Going Forward
The Foundation’s financial strategy for the coming periods is based on:
Conversion of Visibility into Funding
Leveraging increased public presence and credibility to attract sponsors, partners, and donors.Diversification of Income Streams
Sponsorships
Strategic partnerships
Philanthropic contributions
Repeatable flagship formats
Disciplined Cost Management
Maintaining lean operations while scaling selectively and sustainably.Gradual Reduction of Founder Dependency
Transitioning from founder-financed operations to a balanced funding structure over time.
Strategic Conclusion
2025 should be understood as a foundational investment year. The financial deficits recorded by both entities represent intentional early-stage commitments made to establish credibility, execute a first flagship event, and position the Foundation for sustainable growth.
The Board and management view the Foundation as well positioned for a financial and operational turnaround as strategic partnerships and funding mechanisms mature.
2025 - Financial Report - Esperanza for Life Concert - Oct. 3
Despite an unintended financial loss, we decided not to cancel the concert, to honor our commitment to already made reservations, and in respect of the goodwill of all the artists who agreed to perform, ensuring the event went ahead to support the children and causes we care deeply about.
Financial Report – Esperanza for Life Concert – Oct. 3. 2025
2024 - Annual Report - Austria
🇦🇹 AUSTRIA – ANNUAL ACTIVITY REPORT 2024
THEODORA VON AUERSPERG (TvA) INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION
- GENERAL INFORMATION
The Theodora von Auersperg International Association was founded and registered in Austria on August 14, 2023, as a non-profit legal entity. It operates in accordance with Austrian and international law and collaborates with Austrian, foreign, and international organizations and institutions that pursue similar goals and uphold shared values.
The official name of the association is:
“Theodora von Auersperg International Association for the Welfare of Animals and Children” – German: “Theodora von Auersperg International Verein für das Wohl von Tieren und Kindern” (Abbreviated: TVAV)
The Association was established with an initial capital contribution of EUR 200 provided by the founders.
It is registered in the Register of Non-Profit Organizations at the Austrian Registry Agency under registration number: 1443604553.
The Association’s headquarters is located in Vienna, Austria, at:
Radetzkystrasse 22/12, 1030 Vienna.
It does not operate regional offices or branches within Austria or abroad.
Mission and Purpose
The Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting animal welfare and child aid initiatives and organizations.
Means to Achieve Its Objectives
- The objectives of the Association shall be achieved through both ideational and material means, as described below:
- Ideational Means:
- Designing, organizing, and executing charity events
- Hosting benefit events and charity balls
- Organizing trips and thematic journeys
- Holding networking gatherings
- Establishing and maintaining international contacts and collaborations
- Material Means:
- Membership fees, donations, and grants
- Gatherings and social events
- Execution of charity events and galas
- Fundraising balls and benefit dinners
- Lectures, workshops, seminars, and other related events
- Networking events, support from private individuals and companies
- Sale of promotional items (e.g., T-shirts, caps)
- Proceeds from publications and advertising
- Legacies, gifts, collections, sponsorships, and other income source
2. MAIN ACTIVITIES FOR 2024
The Theodora von Auersperg (TvA) International Association was formally established in August 2023 and officially commenced its activities in May 2024, following the completion and launch of its official website and online presence.
Since its inception, the Association has focused on laying a solid foundation in Austria while expanding its international footprint. Activities in 2024 centered on building strategic relationships, supporting cultural initiatives, and launching parallel operations abroad, all in alignment with its mission of promoting animal welfare, child aid, and the arts.
May 2024 – September 2024
Networking and Strategic Development
During this period, the Association concentrated on establishing a trusted network of partners and supporters across Austria. This included outreach to cultural institutions, philanthropists, nonprofit leaders, and artists.
In August and September, preparations were also undertaken to expand the Association’s reach internationally by registering the Theodora von Auersperg International Foundation in Bulgaria, a parallel non-profit entity. This expansion was designed to mirror and amplify the mission of the Austrian Association while addressing local needs in Southeast Europe. Operational activities in Bulgaria commenced in October 2024.
September 20, 2024 – Patronage of the Gala Concert at Palais Ehrbar, Vienna
The Association proudly served as Patron of the Gala Concert at the historic Palais Ehrbar, marking the inaugural event of the Vienna Beethoven Conservatory. The elegant evening celebrated classical music and education, reflecting the Association’s core values of cultural heritage and artistic excellence.
November 12, 2024 – Charity Concert: Noche Española
Hosted in Vienna, this spirited charity concert celebrated the richness of Spanish classical music, featuring world-class soloists. Proceeds supported children’s aid programs, demonstrating the Association’s commitment to integrating philanthropy with high-caliber artistic programming.
December 5, 2024 – Great Works of the Romantic Period Concert
This concert highlighted iconic works from the Romantic musical era, offering a platform for both emerging talent and established musicians. Held in an intimate Viennese concert venue, the event underscored the Association’s support for young artists and culturally enriching experiences.
December 22, 2024 – Beethoven & Friends: A Birthday Celebration – Christmas Concert
The year concluded with a festive concert titled “Beethoven & Friends”, honoring the birth and legacy of Ludwig van Beethoven. Blending his works with those of his contemporaries, the evening offered a joyful holiday celebration and strengthened the Association’s presence in Vienna’s cultural calendar.
Finances 2024:
All activities of the Foundation in 2024 have so far been financed exclusively through private means provided by its founders, with no grants or government funding awarded to date.
2024 - Annual Report - Bulgaria
🇧🇬 BULGARIA- ANNUAL ACTIVITY REPORT 2024
THEODORA VON AUERSPERG (TvA) INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION
- GENERAL INFORMATION:
“THEODORA VON AUERSPERG” INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION was founded at the Constituent Assembly of 29.08.2024 as a non-profit legal entity for public benefit, which carries out its activities in accordance with Bulgarian and international law in cooperation with Bulgarian, foreign and international organizations and institutions pursuing similar objectives and professing similar values.
The Foundation was established with monetary contributions from the founders for a total amount of BGN 200.
The Foundation is registered in the Commercial Register and the Register of Non-Profit Organizations at the Registry Agency with the UIC 207974200.
The headquarters of the Foundation is in the town of Sofia. The registered office of the Foundation is in Sofia, 31 “General E. Totleben” Blvd, and has no regional offices in other cities on the territory of Bulgaria. The Foundation has no branches.
The objectives of the Foundation are:
- a. To improve the welfare of animals and children through various initiatives and projects for their protection.
- b. To promote and support education, health and sustainable development for the benefit of society.
- c. To collaborate with national and international organizations to further the causes of animal and child welfare.
- d. To provide grants, scholarships and other financial assistance to individuals and organizations working toward similar goals.
- e. To raise awareness of the importance of protecting animals and children through campaigns, workshops and educational programs.
- f. To engage in other lawful activities that promote the general public interest and are consistent with the mission of the Foundation.
2. MAIN ACTIVITIES FOR 2024
The Theodora von Auersperg (TvA) International Foundation was formally established in September 2024 and officially commenced its activities in October 2024.
Since its inception, the Foundation has undertaken several key initiatives in Bulgaria aimed at promoting its mission and values to the wider public:
October 2024
- October 1, 2024 – “Meet & Greet” at the Balkan Palace Hotel
An introductory event was held, attended by representatives of Sofia Municipality, cultural leaders, journalists, and NGO representatives. The purpose was to introduce the Foundation’s mission and upcoming activities in Bulgaria. - Prior to the event – Media Engagements
- Interview with Princess Theodora von Auersperg and Ms. Nadezhda Tzanova on TV1 Bulgaria with Olga Buzina (bTV Media Group)
- Interview with Princess Theodora von Auersperg and Ms. Nadezhda Tzanova on Classic FM with Georgi Mitov (bTV Radio Group)
- October 2, 2024 – Official Press Conference at the Bulgarian Telegraph Agency (BTA)
The press conference featured the Foundation’s founders, Board of Directors, Artistic Director Ms. Nadezhda Tzanova, and Goodwill Ambassadors Mrs. Neshka Robeva and Mrs. Vanya Moneva.
A symbolic ceremony titled “7 Keys to 7 Ambassadors” was held as part of Sofia Municipality’s campaign “Homeless or HOME. – The key is in you!”, supporting homeless animal adoption. During this event, a symbolic key was handed over to Princess Theodora von Auersperg. - October 4, 2024 – Radio Interview
Princess Theodora von Auersperg and Ms. Nadezhda Tzanova interviewed by Lilia Goleminova on Bulgarian National Radio. - October 5, 2024 – Radio Interview
Princess Theodora von Auersperg and Ms. Nadezhda Tzanova interviewed by Yoan Kolev on Bulgarian National Radio. - October 21, 2024 – Gala Evening of Goodwill & Virtues – “Roots & Wing”
Princess Theodora von Auersperg and Ms. Nadezhda Tzanova represented the Foundation at this charity gala, organized by the For Our Children Foundation. The event strengthened the Foundation’s partnerships within the Bulgarian philanthropic community.
November 2024
- November 2, 2024 – Executives-only Business Luncheon
Princess Theodora von Auersperg participated in an exclusive luncheon hosted by Mr. Maxim Behar, CEO of M3 Communications. She introduced the Foundation’s mission to top executives and business leaders in Bulgaria. - November 12, 2024 – Letter to the Mayor of Sofia
The Foundation submitted an official letter by Princess Theodora von Auersperg addressing the critical condition of the city’s municipal animal shelter. The letter proposed a public-private partnership with the City of Sofia, offering solutions for improving the shelter’s infrastructure and reputation. A formal meeting with the Mayor and his team was requested. (A copy of the letter is attached here: TvA International Foundation_Letter to Mayor of Sofia).
December 2024
- December 22, 2024 – Performance: “Hope for Ballet”
The Foundation supported and co-presented the chamber ballet “Hope for Ballet” at the Sofia Opera’s Chamber Hall. The performance featured original music by Acad. Vasil Kazandjiev and starred pianist Nadezhda Tzanova with ballerinas Marta Petkova, Desislava Stoeva, and Elena Petrova. The event offered audiences an exceptional cultural experience, reflecting the Foundation’s dedication to artistic excellence.
Finances 2024:
All activities of the Foundation in 2024 have so far been financed exclusively through private means provided by its founders, with no grants or government funding awarded to date.
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