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Comunidad Y Biodiversidad, Ac

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
64/100 · methodology

About Comunidad Y Biodiversidad, Ac

"Clause IV. - The objective of the association will be:I. - In ecological matters.1.- Promote among the population the prevention and control of pollution of water, air and soil, protection of the environment and the preservation and restoration of ecological balance....II. In the field of Social Development.a) Civics, focused on promoting citizen participation in matters of public interest. b) Promotion of gender equity.c) Support in the defence and promotion of human rights.d) Promotion and promotion of education, cultural, artistic, scientific and technological...III. In the field of Assistance.It has as beneficiaries in each and every of the activities of the citizen in the field of public interest. b) Promotion of gender equity.c) Support in the defence and promotion of human rights.d) …

"Cláusula Cuarta. - El objetivo de la asociación será:I. - En materia ecológica.1.- Promover entre la población la prevención y control de lo contaminación del agua, aire y del suelo, la protección al ambiente y la preservación y restauración del equilibrio ecológico....II. En materia de Desarrollo Social.a) Cívicas, enfocadas a promover la participación ciudadana en asuntos de interés público. b) Promoción de la equidad de género.c) Apoyo en la defensa y promoción de los derechos humanos.d) Promoción y fomento educativo, cultural, artístico, científico y tecnológico...III. En materia Asistencial.Tiene como beneficiarios en todas y cada una de las actividades asistenciales que realiza a personas, sectores y regiones de escasos recursos y podrá realizar las siguientes actividades. Orientación social, educación y capacitación …

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Founded
Headquarters
Sonora
Foundation type
Ecológica
Size
major

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 13 SDG 13 · Climate Action Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. SDG 14 SDG 14 · Life Below Water Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources. SDG 15 SDG 15 · Life on Land Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems and biodiversity.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in Mexico
Program spending This charity: 64%
Peer average: 87%
Overhead (admin + fundraising) This charity: 3%
Peer average: 2%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 64
Peer average: 69

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$0.64
Program expensesMX$0.64 ($2.4 million)
AdministrationMX$0.03 ($118,816)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Comunidad Y Biodiversidad, Ac is a registered environment nonprofit, Mexico. It is registered with the SAT (Servicio de Administracion Tributaria). It was founded in 2006 and has been operating for 20 years. Its registration number is CBI990315E88. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports $63M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Comunidad Y Biodiversidad, Ac has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64/100. 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 64 ('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 environment charities in Mexico is 69/100.

Comunidad Y Biodiversidad, Ac is based in Sonora, Mexico. The organization was established in 2006 and has been active for 20 years.

Based on official tax filings, Comunidad Y Biodiversidad, Ac has $63M in annual revenue. It allocates 64% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 87% for environment charities in Mexico. Administrative costs account for 3% 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.

Comunidad Y Biodiversidad, Ac is classified as a Environment organization, registered in Mexico. It operates as a Ecológica. By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $63M in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Comunidad Y Biodiversidad, 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.

Comunidad Y Biodiversidad, Ac has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by SAT. 64% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 87%. Visit the Comunidad Y Biodiversidad, 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.

"Clause IV. - The objective of the association will be:I. - In ecological matters.1.- Promote among the population the prevention and control of pollution of water, air and soil, protection of the environment and the preservation and restoration of ecological balance....II. In the field of Social Development.a) Civics, focused on promoting citizen participation in matters of public interest. b) Promotion of gender equity.c) Support in the defence and promotion of human rights.d) Promotion and promotion of education, cultural, artistic, scientific and technological...III. In the field of Assistance.It has as beneficiaries in each and every of the activities of the citizen in the field of public interest. b) Promotion of gender... Comunidad Y Biodiversidad, Ac is classified as a environment organization registered in Mexico. The organization was founded in 2006.

Among environment charities registered in Mexico: Comunidad Y Biodiversidad, Ac's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64/100 is in line with the peer average of 69/100. It allocates 64% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $63M is well above the peer average of $10M.

Comunidad Y Biodiversidad, 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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Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
64% to programs
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Filing history

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Taxes

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

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Leadership

MA
Maria Jose Espinosa Romero

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

MA
Maria J••• E••••••• R•••••
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

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Jan 2024
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¡Es oficial! Hay colaboración de Shake Shack y Contramar: es una delicia - Dónde Ir
Jun 2023
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Sostenibilidad a escala: soluciones locales y oportunidades de capital para la pesca artesanal - La Jornada
May 2022
www.jornada.com.mx
Fotógrafo mazatleco pone rostro a la pesca de México - Son Playas
Jan 2022
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La RB Isla de San Pedro Mártir ya figura en la Lista Verde de la UICN - Gob MX
Apr 2019
www.gob.mx
Consumo responsable para restaurar nuestros mares - Gob MX
Nov 2018
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Aug 2017
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CONANP Y SOCIEDAD CIVIL ALIADOS EN LA CONSERVACIÓN DEL GOLFO DE CALIFORNIA - Gob MX
Jul 2016
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May 2013
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Peer charities

Other environment in Mexico, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Comunidad Y Biodiversidad, Ac This page 64 $3.1 million 64%
Pro Natura Peninsula De Yucatan, Ac 70 $1.6 million 81%
Parque Gratitud, Ac 69 $1.8 million 97%
Grupo Autonomo Para La Investigacion Ambiental, Ac 69 $921,390 95%
Centro Mexicano Para La Defensa Del Medio Ambiente, … 69 $1.6 million 98%
Rainforest Alliance Mexico-Alianza Para Bosques, Ac 69 $2.3 million 62%
Transformacion, Arte Y Educacion, Ac 69 $1.2 million 61%
Grupo De Cambio Climatico Para Latinoamerica Y El … 69 $1.2 million 99%
Centro De Negocios Sustentables, Ac 69 $1.7 million 99%

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
85%

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

Methodology

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Quick facts about Comunidad Y Biodiversidad, Ac

What is Comunidad Y Biodiversidad, Ac?
Comunidad Y Biodiversidad, Ac is a environment ecológica, Mexico. "Clause IV. - The objective of the association will be:I. - In ecological matters.1.- Promote among the population the prevention and control of pollution of water, air and soil, protection of the environment and the preservation and restoration of ecological balance....II. In the field of Social Development.a) Civics, focused on promoting citizen participation in matters of public interest. b) Promotion of gender equity.c) Support in the defence and promotion of human rights.d) Promotion and promotion of education, cultural, artistic, scientific and technological...III. In the field of Assistance.It has as beneficiaries in each and every of the activities of the citizen in the field of public interest. b) Promotion of gender equity.c) Support in the defence and promotion of human rights.d) Promotion and promotion of education, cultural, artistic, scientific and technological...III. In the field of Assistance.Its beneficiaries in each and every of the activities of education that it carries with authorization or recognition of the validity of studies in the terms of the General Education Law or, in the case of the institutions of the foreign countries, these activities are recognized in the public interest in the terms of the authorization.
When was Comunidad Y Biodiversidad, Ac founded?
Comunidad Y Biodiversidad, Ac was founded in 2006.
Who leads Comunidad Y Biodiversidad, Ac?
Maria Jose Espinosa Romero.
Where is Comunidad Y Biodiversidad, Ac located?
Headquartered in Mexico.
What is Comunidad Y Biodiversidad, Ac's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 64% of expenses go to program services.
Is Comunidad Y Biodiversidad, Ac trustworthy?
Comunidad Y Biodiversidad, Ac has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64 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 Comunidad Y Biodiversidad, Ac's registration number?
Registration: CBI990315E88 (Mexico).
What is Comunidad Y Biodiversidad, Ac's website?
https://cobi.org.mx
Are donations to Comunidad Y Biodiversidad, 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.