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Centro De Investigaciones En Optica, Ac

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
69/100 · methodology

About Centro De Investigaciones En Optica, Ac

To assist in the operation and consolidation of the National System of Science and Technology.

Coadyuvar al Funcionamiento y Consolidación del Sistema Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología.

Translated from Spanish by GiveRadar.

Founded
Headquarters
Guanajuato
Foundation type
Investigación científica o tecnológica

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar science & technology in Mexico
Program spending This charity: 91%
Peer average: 78%
Overhead (admin + fundraising) This charity: 9%
Peer average: 25%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 69
Peer average: 66

Red flags

· All clear
SAT Donatarias deregistration
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every MX$1 goes

MX$0.91
Program expensesMX$0.91 ($10.3 million)
AdministrationMX$0.09 ($1.0 million)
91% to programs beats the peer average (78%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Centro De Investigaciones En Optica, Ac is a registered science & technology 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 CIO8004181K5. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is above the average of 66/100 for science & technology charities in Mexico. No red flags have been detected.

Centro De Investigaciones En Optica, Ac has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. 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 69 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 91% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in Mexico is 66/100.

Centro De Investigaciones En Optica, Ac is based in Guanajuato, Mexico. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years.

Based on official tax filings, It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 78% for science & technology charities in Mexico. Administrative costs account for 9% of expenses. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Centro De Investigaciones En Optica, Ac is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in Mexico. It operates as an Investigación científica o tecnológica.

No red flags have been detected for Centro De Investigaciones En Optica, 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.

Centro De Investigaciones En Optica, Ac has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by SAT. 91% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 78%. Visit the Centro De Investigaciones En Optica, Ac profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

To assist in the operation and consolidation of the National System of Science and Technology. Centro De Investigaciones En Optica, Ac is classified as a science & technology organization registered in Mexico. The organization was founded in 2003.

Among science & technology charities registered in Mexico: Centro De Investigaciones En Optica, Ac's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100 is above the peer average of 66/100. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 78%.

Centro De Investigaciones En Optica, 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.

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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

GE
Gerardo Esteban Sánchez García Rojas

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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Gerardo E•••••• S•••••• G••••• R••••
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Activity timeline

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Peer charities

Other science & technology in Mexico, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Centro De Investigaciones En Optica, Ac This page 69 - 91%
Centro De Investigacion Cientifica Y Tecnologica De Guerrero, … 67 $1,756 79%
Aiesec Mexico, Ac 66 - 100%
Ct Innovacion Y Transferencia Tecnologica De Campeche, Sc 66 - 61%
Instituto Danone, Ac 66 MX$8,149 50%
Fundacion Centro De Investigacion Y Documentacion De La … 66 MX$1,800 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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
Profile completeness
60%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Centro De Investigaciones En Optica, Ac

What is Centro De Investigaciones En Optica, Ac?
Centro De Investigaciones En Optica, Ac is a science & technology investigación científica o tecnológica, Mexico. To assist in the operation and consolidation of the National System of Science and Technology.
When was Centro De Investigaciones En Optica, Ac founded?
Centro De Investigaciones En Optica, Ac was founded in 2003.
Who leads Centro De Investigaciones En Optica, Ac?
Gerardo Esteban Sánchez García Rojas.
Where is Centro De Investigaciones En Optica, Ac located?
Headquartered in Mexico.
Is Centro De Investigaciones En Optica, Ac trustworthy?
Centro De Investigaciones En Optica, Ac has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 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 Centro De Investigaciones En Optica, Ac's registration number?
Registration: CIO8004181K5 (Mexico).
What is Centro De Investigaciones En Optica, Ac's website?
https://cio.mx
Are donations to Centro De Investigaciones En Optica, 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.