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Caracol Centro Cientifico Y Cultural, Ac

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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Caracol Centro Cientifico Y Cultural, Ac

"ARTICULO SÉPTIMO. OBJETO.- La Asociación tendrá por objeto la fundación, administración y operación de un Museo Interactivo de Ciencias y Acuario, cuya finalidad es: La divulgación de la ciencia, sus aplicaciones e instrumentos; Divulgar que la ciencia y la tecnología constituyen componentes básicos de la cultura contemporánea; Apoyar y realizar investigación científica y tecnológica; Fomentar la cultura de la conservación del medio ambiente, de los recursos naturales y del desarrollo sustentable de la Península de Baja California.".

Founded
Headquarters
Baja California
Foundation type
Museo privado
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in Mexico
Program spending This charity: 72%
Peer average: 58%
Overhead (admin + fundraising) This charity: 3%
Peer average: 6%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.27%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 77

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for SAT Donatarias deregistration, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every MX$1 goes

· FY2024 · mx_sat (FY2024)
MX$0.72
ProgramMX$0.72
AdministrationMX$0.03

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Caracol Centro Cientifico Y Cultural, Ac has a substantially complete profile.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 86% of the 643 arts & culture charities in Mexico with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 77 places it in the top 1% of the 724 arts & culture charities in Mexico GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Caracol Centro Cientifico Y Cultural, Ac is a registered arts & culture nonprofit in Mexico. It is registered with the SAT (Servicio de Administracion Tributaria). It was founded in 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. Its registration number is CCC980504RN1. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $13M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Caracol Centro Cientifico Y Cultural, Ac's official registration number is CCC980504RN1, as recorded in the national registry of Mexico.

Caracol Centro Cientifico Y Cultural, Ac has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in Mexico is 77/100.

Caracol Centro Cientifico Y Cultural, Ac is based in Baja California, Mexico. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.

Based on official tax filings, Caracol Centro Cientifico Y Cultural, Ac has $13M in annual revenue. It allocates 72% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 58% for arts & culture charities in Mexico. Administrative costs account for 3% of expenses. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Caracol Centro Cientifico Y Cultural, Ac is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in Mexico. It operates as a Museo privado. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $13M in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Caracol Centro Cientifico Y Cultural, Ac. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Caracol Centro Cientifico Y Cultural, Ac is registered with the SAT (Servicio de Administracion Tributaria) and overseen by SAT. It reports that 72% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 58%). 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.

"ARTICULO SÉPTIMO. OBJETO.- La Asociación tendrá por objeto la fundación, administración y operación de un Museo Interactivo de Ciencias y Acuario, cuya finalidad es: La divulgación de la ciencia, sus aplicaciones e instrumentos; Divulgar que la ciencia y la tecnología constituyen componentes básicos de la cultura contemporánea; Apoyar y realizar investigación científica y tecnológica; Fomentar la cultura de la conservación del medio ambiente, de los recursos naturales y del desarrollo sustentable de la Península de Baja California.". Caracol Centro Cientifico Y Cultural, Ac is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in Mexico. The organization was founded in 2015.

Among arts & culture charities registered in Mexico: It allocates 72% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 58%. Its annual revenue of $13M is comparable to the peer average of $9M.

Caracol Centro Cientifico Y Cultural, Ac is registered in Mexico. Donations to authorized donees (donatarias autorizadas) are tax-deductible up to 7% of your previous year's taxable income. The organization must be listed on SAT's official registry of authorized donees.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
72% to programs
Source: mx_sat (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

1 year on file from mx_sat (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Mexico under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

From FY2024 filing

RI
Ricardo A••••• B•••• C•••••
Director

Officers & trustees (1)

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Latest news

From global news sources

1 article found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

ENSENADA: Murió Estela Parrilla, fundadora del Museo Caracol - BajaNews
Feb 2026
bajanews.mx
Form filed
MX$13.3M revenue
FY2024
MX_SAT

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Cause areas in Mexico

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Social Services 6,638
Education 1,673
Community Development 999
Arts & Culture this charity 724
Environment 419
Science & Technology 121
Human Services 42
Advocacy & Civil Rights 13
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Most common causes in Mexico

Causes charities work on most.

Disability 5,240
Eldercare & Aging 882
HIV/AIDS 800
Addiction Recovery 361
Nutrition 298
Refugees 256
Cancer 195
Cultural Heritage 172

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
SAT (Servicio de Administración Tributaria)
Financial filings
SAT (Servicio de Administración Tributaria) - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
SAT (Servicio de Administración Tributaria) - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Registry checked
Apr 1, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 8
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 1 officer on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 2015
Not available · 3
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Caracol Centro Cientifico Y Cultural, Ac

What is Caracol Centro Cientifico Y Cultural, Ac?
Caracol Centro Cientifico Y Cultural, Ac is a arts & culture museo privado, Mexico. "ARTICULO SÉPTIMO. OBJETO.- La Asociación tendrá por objeto la fundación, administración y operación de un Museo Interactivo de Ciencias y Acuario, cuya finalidad es: La divulgación de la ciencia, sus aplicaciones e instrumentos; Divulgar que la ciencia y la tecnología constituyen componentes básicos de la cultura contemporánea; Apoyar y realizar investigación científica y tecnológica; Fomentar la cultura de la conservación del medio ambiente, de los recursos naturales y del desarrollo sustentable de la Península de Baja California.".
When was Caracol Centro Cientifico Y Cultural, Ac founded?
Caracol Centro Cientifico Y Cultural, Ac was founded in 2015.
Who leads Caracol Centro Cientifico Y Cultural, Ac?
Ricardo Alerto Bolio Cámara serves as Director.
Where is Caracol Centro Cientifico Y Cultural, Ac located?
Headquartered in Baja California, Mexico.
What is Caracol Centro Cientifico Y Cultural, Ac's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 72% of expenses go to program services.
Is Caracol Centro Cientifico Y Cultural, Ac trustworthy?
Caracol Centro Cientifico Y Cultural, Ac has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 out of 100 (Strong 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 Caracol Centro Cientifico Y Cultural, Ac's registration number?
Registration: CCC980504RN1 (Mexico).
What is Caracol Centro Cientifico Y Cultural, Ac's website?
https://caracol.org.mx
Are donations to Caracol Centro Cientifico Y Cultural, Ac tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Mexico 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.