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Centro Mexicano Para La Defensa Del Medio Ambiente, Ac

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
73/100 · methodology

About Centro Mexicano Para La Defensa Del Medio Ambiente, Ac

SECOND. - The purpose of the association will consist exclusively of:1. The promotion of the prevention and control of pollution of water, air and soil, the protection of the environment and the preservation and restoration of ecological balance. 2. The preservation of the wild, terrestrial or aquatic flora or fauna, within the defined geographical areas that the Tax Administration Service points out by general rules....

SEGUNDO. - El objeto de la asociación consistirá exclusivamente en:1. La promoción entre la población de la prevención y control de la contaminación del agua, del aire y del suelo, la protección al ambiente y la preservación y restauración del equilibrio ecológico.2. La preservación de la flora o fauna silvestre, terrestre o acuática, dentro de las áreas geográficas definidas que señale el Servicio de Administración Tributaria mediante reglas de carácter general....

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Founded
Headquarters
Baja California
Foundation type
Ecológica
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in Mexico
Program spending This charity: 98%
Peer average: 67%
Overhead (admin + fundraising) This charity: 2%
Peer average: 3%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 73
Peer average: 75

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$0.98
ProgramMX$0.98
AdministrationMX$0.02
98% to programs beats the peer average (67%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Centro Mexicano Para La Defensa Del Medio Ambiente, Ac has a substantially complete profile.

  • Established in 2010, it predates 90% of the environment charities in Mexico GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 82% of the 364 environment charities in Mexico with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 73 places it in the top 10% of the 419 environment charities in Mexico GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Centro Mexicano Para La Defensa Del Medio Ambiente, Ac is a registered environment nonprofit in Mexico. It is registered with the SAT (Servicio de Administracion Tributaria). It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its registration number is CMD040712SKA. 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 $33M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Centro Mexicano Para La Defensa Del Medio Ambiente, Ac's official registration number is CMD040712SKA, as recorded in the national registry of Mexico.

Centro Mexicano Para La Defensa Del Medio Ambiente, Ac 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 98% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in Mexico is 75/100.

Centro Mexicano Para La Defensa Del Medio Ambiente, Ac is based in Baja California, Mexico. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years.

Based on official tax filings, Centro Mexicano Para La Defensa Del Medio Ambiente, Ac has $33M in annual revenue. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 67% for environment charities in Mexico. Administrative costs account for 2% of expenses. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $10M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Centro Mexicano Para La Defensa Del Medio Ambiente, Ac is classified as an Environment organization, registered in Mexico. It operates as an Ecológica. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $33M in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Centro Mexicano Para La Defensa Del Medio Ambiente, 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, Centro Mexicano Para La Defensa Del Medio Ambiente, Ac is registered with the SAT (Servicio de Administracion Tributaria) and overseen by SAT. It reports that 98% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 67%). 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.

SECOND. - The purpose of the association will consist exclusively of:1. The promotion of the prevention and control of pollution of water, air and soil, the protection of the environment and the preservation and restoration of ecological balance. 2. The preservation of the wild, terrestrial or aquatic flora or fauna, within the defined geographical areas that the Tax Administration Service points out by general rules.... Centro Mexicano Para La Defensa Del Medio Ambiente, Ac is classified as an environment organization registered in Mexico. The organization was founded in 2010.

Among environment charities registered in Mexico: It allocates 98% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 67%. Its annual revenue of $33M is well above the peer average of $10M.

Centro Mexicano Para La Defensa Del Medio Ambiente, 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
98% 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

JO
José F••••••• O•••• P•••••

Officers & trustees (1)

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Latest news

From global news sources

5 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Denuncian ante la ONU megaproyectos de gas que ponen en riesgo medioambiente, ecosistema y región del Golfo de Californi
Mar 2026
proyectopuente.com.mx
Organizaciones presentan amparos para proteger el Golfo de California ante megaproyectos de gas fósil - Somoselmedio
Dec 2025
www.somoselmedio.com
Suprema Corte reconoce que no existe contradicción de criterios: se mantiene intacto el interés legítimo para la defensa
Dec 2025
articulo19.org
Por tercera vez, SCJN discutirá proyecto para restringir la defensa del medio ambiente - Desinformémonos
Dec 2025
desinformemonos.org
Comunidades y organizaciones urgen al Gobierno Federal a realizar una Evaluación Ambiental Estratégica (EAE) y emitir un
Jul 2025
cemda.org.mx
Form filed
MX$32.6M 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 724
Environment this charity 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
85%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 1 officer on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 2010
Not available · 4
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • 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 Centro Mexicano Para La Defensa Del Medio Ambiente, Ac

What is Centro Mexicano Para La Defensa Del Medio Ambiente, Ac?
Centro Mexicano Para La Defensa Del Medio Ambiente, Ac is a environment ecológica, Mexico. SECOND. - The purpose of the association will consist exclusively of:1. The promotion of the prevention and control of pollution of water, air and soil, the protection of the environment and the preservation and restoration of ecological balance. 2. The preservation of the wild, terrestrial or aquatic flora or fauna, within the defined geographical areas that the Tax Administration Service points out by general rules....
When was Centro Mexicano Para La Defensa Del Medio Ambiente, Ac founded?
Centro Mexicano Para La Defensa Del Medio Ambiente, Ac was founded in 2010.
Who leads Centro Mexicano Para La Defensa Del Medio Ambiente, Ac?
José Fernando Ochoa Pineda.
Where is Centro Mexicano Para La Defensa Del Medio Ambiente, Ac located?
Headquartered in Baja California, Mexico.
What is Centro Mexicano Para La Defensa Del Medio Ambiente, Ac's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 98% of expenses go to program services.
Is Centro Mexicano Para La Defensa Del Medio Ambiente, Ac trustworthy?
Centro Mexicano Para La Defensa Del Medio Ambiente, Ac 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 Centro Mexicano Para La Defensa Del Medio Ambiente, Ac's registration number?
Registration: CMD040712SKA (Mexico).
What is Centro Mexicano Para La Defensa Del Medio Ambiente, Ac's website?
https://dan.com.mx
Are donations to Centro Mexicano Para La Defensa Del Medio Ambiente, 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.