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"Article 5.- The object of the institution shall be:B.- To promote social assistance and collaboration to people and to promote on-line subsistence (life and health) through institutions such as: orphanages, dispensaries, canteens, in case of regeneration, asylum, etc.; C.- In general, to carry out all kinds of non-profit activities and contracts that have a predominantly economic purpose for the achievement of the objectives set out above and in particular to carry out work among the most needy people or groups of society, particularly in rural areas with peasants, children, youth and social sectors of scarce resources, advocating for their proper education and formulation until they achieve their self-sufficiency.... J.- To establish a home where children can be provided with food, …
"Artículo 5.- El objeto de la Institución será:B.- Impulsar la Asistencia Social y colaboración a personas e impulsar en línea de la subsistencia (vida y salud) a través de instituciones, tales como: orfanatorios, dispensarios, comedores, en caso de regeneración, asilo, etc; C.- En general, llevar acabo todo género de actividades y contratos sin fines de lucro ni que tengan finalidad preponderantemente económica para el logro de los objetivos antes enunciados y en especial para llevar a cabo una labor entre las personas o grupos más necesitados de la sociedad, muy particularmente, en los medios rurales con los campesinos, la niñez, la juventud y los sectores sociales de escasos recursos, propugnando por su adecuada educación y formulación hasta conseguir su autosuficiencia.... …
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· vs. 8 similar social services in MexicoConcerns
· None foundWhere every MX$1 goes
· FY2024 · mx_sat (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Caritas Lomita, Iap has a substantially complete profile.
- Established in 2003, it predates 89% of the social services charities in Mexico GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 88% of the 6,120 social services charities in Mexico with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 73 places it in the top 5% of the 6,638 social services charities in Mexico GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCaritas Lomita, Iap is a registered social services nonprofit in Mexico. It is registered with the SAT (Servicio de Administracion Tributaria). It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. Its registration number is CLO890516BK4. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 73/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $60M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Caritas Lomita, Iap's official registration number is CLO890516BK4, as recorded in the national registry of Mexico.
Caritas Lomita, Iap has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. 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 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 93% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in Mexico is 77/100.
Caritas Lomita, Iap is based in Sinaloa, Mexico. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years.
Based on official tax filings, Caritas Lomita, Iap has $60M in annual revenue. It allocates 93% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 63% for social services charities in Mexico. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $16M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Caritas Lomita, Iap is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Mexico. It operates as an Asistencial. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $60M in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for Caritas Lomita, Iap. 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, Caritas Lomita, Iap is registered with the SAT (Servicio de Administracion Tributaria) and overseen by SAT. It reports that 93% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 63%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
"Article 5.- The object of the institution shall be:B.- To promote social assistance and collaboration to people and to promote on-line subsistence (life and health) through institutions such as: orphanages, dispensaries, canteens, in case of regeneration, asylum, etc.; C.- In general, to carry out all kinds of non-profit activities and contracts that have a predominantly economic purpose for the achievement of the objectives set out above and in particular to carry out work among the most needy people or groups of society, particularly in rural areas with peasants, children, youth and social sectors of scarce resources, advocating for their proper education and formulation until they achieve their self-sufficiency.... J.- To... Caritas Lomita, Iap is classified as a social services organization registered in Mexico. The organization was founded in 2003.
Among social services charities registered in Mexico: It allocates 93% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 63%. Its annual revenue of $60M is well above the peer average of $16M.
Caritas Lomita, Iap 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.
Filing history
1 year on file from mx_sat (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Mexico under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Caritas Lomita, Iap is registered in Mexico. 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.
Caritas Lomita, Iap is registered in Mexico. 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).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
Leadership
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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.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 1 officer on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 2003
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Caritas Lomita, Iap
- What is Caritas Lomita, Iap?
- Caritas Lomita, Iap is a social services asistencial, Mexico. "Article 5.- The object of the institution shall be:B.- To promote social assistance and collaboration to people and to promote on-line subsistence (life and health) through institutions such as: orphanages, dispensaries, canteens, in case of regeneration, asylum, etc.; C.- In general, to carry out all kinds of non-profit activities and contracts that have a predominantly economic purpose for the achievement of the objectives set out above and in particular to carry out work among the most needy people or groups of society, particularly in rural areas with peasants, children, youth and social sectors of scarce resources, advocating for their proper education and formulation until they achieve their self-sufficiency.... J.- To establish a home where children can be provided with food, clothing, education and a loving environment where they feel they are accepted...O.- To support economically the activities of legal persons authorized to receive deductible donations in the terms of the income tax law.
- When was Caritas Lomita, Iap founded?
- Caritas Lomita, Iap was founded in 2003.
- Who leads Caritas Lomita, Iap?
- Luis Gerardo Sanchez Melendez.
- Where is Caritas Lomita, Iap located?
- Headquartered in Sinaloa, Mexico.
- What is Caritas Lomita, Iap's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 93% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Caritas Lomita, Iap trustworthy?
- Caritas Lomita, Iap has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 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 Caritas Lomita, Iap's registration number?
- Registration: CLO890516BK4 (Mexico).
- What is Caritas Lomita, Iap's website?
- https://caritasdiocesana.org
- Are donations to Caritas Lomita, Iap 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.