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Costasalvaje, Ac

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65
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
65/100 · methodology

About Costasalvaje, Ac

The Association shall not be for profit and its social object shall consist exclusively of:1. Research or preservation of the terrestrial or aquatic, terrestrial or aquatic wildlife or wildlife within defined geographical (sic) aerial (sic) aerial (sic) aerial (defined geographical) aerial (defined geographical) aerial (sic) that indicates the Tax Administration Service by general rules.2. Promotion of the population of prevention and control of water, air and soil pollution, protection of the environment and preservation and restoration of ecological balance.V. BECANTES. The grant of scholarships to persons who study in educational institutions who have the authorization or recognition of official validity of studies in the terms of the General Education Act or, in the case of institutions abroad, are recognized by …

ARTÍCULO TERCERO.- La Asociación no tendrá fines de lucro y su objeto social consistirá exclusivamente en:1. La investigación o preservación de la flora o fauna silvestre, terrestre o acuática, dentro de las aéreas (sic) geográficas definidas que señale el Servicio de Administración Tributaria mediante reglas de carácter general.2. 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.V. BECANTES. El otorgar becas a personas que realicen sus estudios en instituciones de enseñanza que tengan autorización o reconocimiento de validez oficial de estudios en los términos de la Ley General de Educación o, cuando se trate de instituciones del …

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Founded
Headquarters
Baja California
Foundation type
Ecológica
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment
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: 66%
Peer average: 87%
Overhead (admin + fundraising) This charity: 3%
Peer average: 2%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 65
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$0.66
Program expensesMX$0.66 ($1.3 million)
AdministrationMX$0.03 ($66,875)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Costasalvaje, Ac is a registered environment nonprofit, Mexico. It is registered with the SAT (Servicio de Administracion Tributaria). It was founded in 2012 and has been operating for 14 years. Its registration number is COS071130DB7. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports $32M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Costasalvaje, Ac has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100. 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 65 ('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.

Costasalvaje, Ac is based in Baja California, Mexico. The organization was established in 2012 and has been active for 14 years.

Based on official tax filings, Costasalvaje, Ac has $32M in annual revenue. It allocates 66% 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.

Costasalvaje, Ac is classified as a Environment organization, registered in Mexico. It operates as a Ecológica. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $32M in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Costasalvaje, 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.

Costasalvaje, Ac has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by SAT. 66% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 87%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The Association shall not be for profit and its social object shall consist exclusively of:1. Research or preservation of the terrestrial or aquatic, terrestrial or aquatic wildlife or wildlife within defined geographical (sic) aerial (sic) aerial (sic) aerial (defined geographical) aerial (defined geographical) aerial (sic) that indicates the Tax Administration Service by general rules.2. Promotion of the population of prevention and control of water, air and soil pollution, protection of the environment and preservation and restoration of ecological balance.V. BECANTES. The grant of scholarships to persons who study in educational institutions who have the authorization or recognition of official validity of studies in the terms of the General Education Act... Costasalvaje, Ac is classified as a environment organization registered in Mexico. The organization was founded in 2012.

Among environment charities registered in Mexico: Costasalvaje, Ac's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100 is in line with the peer average of 69/100. It allocates 66% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $32M is well above the peer average of $10M.

Costasalvaje, 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
66% to programs
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Filing history

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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

MA
Marine Montaño López

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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Marine M•••••• L••••
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Latest news

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5 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Fortalecimiento del manejo y conservación de corales en Áreas Naturales Protegidas del Pacífico mexicano mediante una re
Aug 2025
www.scielo.org.mx
Form filed
MX$31.7M revenue
FY2024
MX_SAT
Presentan organizaciones de la sociedad civil agenda ambiental 2021 para Baja California Sur - CEMDA – Centro Mexicano d
Aug 2024
cemda.org.mx
Encuentran sin vida a 300 tortugas en peligro de extinción en playas de Oaxaca - Cultura Colectiva
Oct 2021
news.culturacolectiva.com
Morro Ayuta: un ejemplo de conservación de tortugas marinas en México - nationalgeographicla.com
May 2019
www.nationalgeographicla.com
¿Se cuece en sal un ecocidio en refugio ballenero de México? - ipsnoticias.net
Feb 2016
ipsnoticias.net

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Peer charities

Other environment in Mexico, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Costasalvaje, Ac This page 65 $1.6 million 66%
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
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

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Quick facts about Costasalvaje, Ac

What is Costasalvaje, Ac?
Costasalvaje, Ac is a environment ecológica, Mexico. The Association shall not be for profit and its social object shall consist exclusively of:1. Research or preservation of the terrestrial or aquatic, terrestrial or aquatic wildlife or wildlife within defined geographical (sic) aerial (sic) aerial (sic) aerial (defined geographical) aerial (defined geographical) aerial (sic) that indicates the Tax Administration Service by general rules.2. Promotion of the population of prevention and control of water, air and soil pollution, protection of the environment and preservation and restoration of ecological balance.V. BECANTES. The grant of scholarships to persons who study in educational institutions who have the authorization or recognition of official validity of studies in the terms of the General Education Act or, in the case of institutions abroad, are recognized by the National Council of Science and Technology and the preservation and restoration of ecological balance.These scholarships shall be awarded by open invitation to the general public and their allocation shall be based on objective data related to the academic capacity of the candidate.Vistutology, after the application of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of the procedure of
When was Costasalvaje, Ac founded?
Costasalvaje, Ac was founded in 2012.
Who leads Costasalvaje, Ac?
Marine Montaño López.
Where is Costasalvaje, Ac located?
Headquartered in Mexico.
What is Costasalvaje, Ac's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 66% of expenses go to program services.
Is Costasalvaje, Ac trustworthy?
Costasalvaje, Ac has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65 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 Costasalvaje, Ac's registration number?
Registration: COS071130DB7 (Mexico).
What is Costasalvaje, Ac's website?
https://costasalvaje.org
Are donations to Costasalvaje, 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.