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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAsilo de Ancianos el Carmen is a registered international nonprofit based in Calarca, Quindio, Colombia. It is registered with the RUES (Registro Unico Empresarial y Social). It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its registration number is NIT-8010042641. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 53/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Asilo de Ancianos el Carmen's official registration number is NIT-8010042641, as recorded in the national registry of Colombia.
Asilo de Ancianos el Carmen has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 53 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in Colombia is 53/100.
Asilo de Ancianos el Carmen is located in Calarca, Quindio, Colombia. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years.
Asilo de Ancianos el Carmen is classified as an International organization, registered in Colombia. It operates as a Fundación.
According to GiveRadar's records, Asilo de Ancianos el Carmen is registered with the RUES (Registro Unico Empresarial y Social) and overseen by the Chamber of Commerce. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Asilo de Ancianos el Carmen is registered in Colombia. Donations to organizations with RTE (Regimen Tributario Especial) status from DIAN may be tax-deductible for the donor. The deductible amount is limited to 40% of the donation value and cannot exceed 30% of the taxpayer's net income for the year. The organization must issue a certificado de donacion (official donation certificate) for the donor's tax return. Organizations without RTE status cannot issue tax-deductible donation receipts.
Asilo de Ancianos el Carmen is a Colombian foundation (fundacion) - a non-membership legal entity created to manage assets dedicated to a specific social, cultural, educational, or charitable purpose, governed under the Colombian Civil Code. All Colombian nonprofit entities (Entidades Sin Animo de Lucro, or ESALs) are registered in the RUES (Registro Unico Empresarial y Social) through the local Chamber of Commerce (Camara de Comercio), and this organization is identified by NIT (Numero de Identificacion Tributaria) 8010042641.
You can verify Asilo de Ancianos el Carmen's legal status in several ways. First, search the RUES (Registro Unico Empresarial y Social) public portal at https://www.rues.org.co/ using NIT 8010042641. The RUES record shows the official name, legal form, registration status, registered address, and the Chamber of Commerce where the organization is registered. Second, verify the NIT with DIAN (Direccion de Impuestos y Aduanas Nacionales) at https://muisca.dian.gov.co/ to confirm the organization's tax status and whether it has RTE (Regimen Tributario Especial) qualification. You can also ask the organization for its most recent estatutos (bylaws) and estados financieros (financial statements), which must be filed annually with the Chamber of Commerce. If the RUES record is active and the financial reports are available, the organization is legitimately registered.
Common donation methods in Colombia include bank transfer (transferencia bancaria) through major banks like Bancolombia, Davivienda, and Banco de Bogota; the PSE (Pagos Seguros en Linea) online payment system; and credit or debit cards. Some organizations also accept donations through platforms like Vaki (vaki.co, Colombia's leading crowdfunding platform) or GiveDirectly. For international donors, bank wire transfers and services like PayPal or Wise are options, though you should confirm with the organization which international transfer methods they support.
Asilo de Ancianos el Carmen is based in Calarca, Quindio, the department containing Armenia, part of the Coffee Axis with tourism and cultural organizations. Organizations in Calarca can be looked up in the RUES through the local Chamber of Commerce.
Asilo de Ancianos el Carmen was registered in 2016, making it approximately 10 years old. Colombian ESALs must renew their registration annually with the Chamber of Commerce to maintain active status. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and compliance with annual renewal requirements.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Colombia under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Asilo de Ancianos el Carmen is registered in Colombia. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Asilo de Ancianos el Carmen is registered in Colombia. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Founding date · 2016
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Quick facts about Asilo de Ancianos el Carmen
- What is Asilo de Ancianos el Carmen?
- Asilo de Ancianos el Carmen is a international foundation based in Calarca, Colombia.
- When was Asilo de Ancianos el Carmen founded?
- Asilo de Ancianos el Carmen was founded in 2016.
- Who leads Asilo de Ancianos el Carmen?
- Garcia Ospina Mario Alberto serves as Legal Representative.
- Where is Asilo de Ancianos el Carmen located?
- Headquartered in Calarca, Quindio, Colombia.
- Is Asilo de Ancianos el Carmen trustworthy?
- Asilo de Ancianos el Carmen has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Asilo de Ancianos el Carmen's registration number?
- Registration: NIT-8010042641 (Colombia).
- Are donations to Asilo de Ancianos el Carmen tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Colombia under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.