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El Patojismo

Los Patojos was created to give hope and dignity to the children and youth of Jocotenango. Our purpose is to prevent our children and youth from falling into …

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33
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
33/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About El Patojismo

Los Patojos was created to give hope and dignity to the children and youth of Jocotenango. Our purpose is to prevent our children and youth from falling into lives of despair, poverty and violence. We are working toward this objective by being agents of change, using dialogue to resolve problems, rather than violence. We address the various issues these children face by engaging them in fine arts, journalism, ballet, break dancing, photography and music lessons. Through these activities their self-confidence, their pride and their hope for a better future grows incredibly. They learn valuable life skills, such as perseverance, team co-operation and dignity. They know they can aspire to achieve more than the lives they see around them.

Headquarters
Jocotenango
Operating in
Guatemala

Mission

Los Patojos was created to give hope and dignity to the children and youth of Jocotenango. Our purpose is to prevent our children and youth from falling into lives of despair, poverty and violence. We are working toward this objective by being agents of change, using dialogue to resolve problems, rather than violence. We address the various issues these children face by engaging them in fine arts, journalism, ballet, break dancing, photography and music lessons. Through these activities their self-confidence, their pride and their hope for a better future grows incredibly. They learn valuable life skills, such as perseverance, team co-operation and dignity. They know they can aspire to achieve more than the lives they see around them.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 6 similar human services in Guatemala
Integrity Assessment This charity: 33
Peer average: 32

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for REPEJU deregistration, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, El Patojismo has a partial profile.

  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in Guatemala - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Guatemala data
GiveRadar has verified
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • leadership details
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

El Patojismo is a registered human services nonprofit based in Jocotenango, Guatemala. It is registered with the official charity registry of Guatemala. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 33/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

El Patojismo has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33/100. 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 33 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in Guatemala is 32/100.

El Patojismo is located in Jocotenango, Guatemala. Its registered address is Callejon Los Patojos.

El Patojismo is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in Guatemala.

According to GiveRadar's records, El Patojismo is a registered nonprofit in Guatemala. 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.

Los Patojos was created to give hope and dignity to the children and youth of Jocotenango. Our purpose is to prevent our children and youth from falling into lives of despair, poverty and violence. We are working toward this objective by being agents of change, using dialogue to resolve problems, rather than violence. We address the various issues these children face by engaging them in fine arts, journalism, ballet, break dancing, photography and music lessons. Through these activities their self-confidence, their pride and their hope for a better future grows incredibly. They learn valuable life skills, such as perseverance, team co-operation and dignity. They know they can aspire to achieve... El Patojismo is classified as a human services organization registered in Guatemala.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

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Latest news

From global news sources

6 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Evento del español Twanguero en Los Ángeles ayudará a escuela guatemalteca El Patojismo - Publinews
Dec 2025
www.publinews.gt
El Patojismo, la asociación que busca dignificar la niñez y juventud en Guatemala - Guatemala.com
Mar 2023
www.guatemala.com
El Patojismo quiere llenar con obras su librería Escritor Rafael Romero, en Jocotenango - Guatemala.com
Oct 2022
www.guatemala.com
El Patojismo apoya a comunidad "Mano de León" con alimentos - Soy502
Jun 2020
www.soy502.com
El proyecto "El Patojismo" se queda sin sede - Soy502
Aug 2019
www.soy502.com
Conoce el huerto que inició del movimiento “El Patojismo” - Soy502
Aug 2018
www.soy502.com

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Cause areas in Guatemala

How many charities work in each area.

Community Development 1,603
Health 90
Advocacy & Civil Rights 53
Environment 31
Education 31
Arts & Culture 30
Social Services 29
Religion 16
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Most common causes in Guatemala

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 19
Hunger 10
International Development 9
Literacy 8
Health 8
Water 8
Climate 8
Gender Equality 8

Sources and verification

News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 1, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 1, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 4
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
Not available · 7
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about El Patojismo

What is El Patojismo?
El Patojismo is a human services nonprofit organization based in Jocotenango, Guatemala. Los Patojos was created to give hope and dignity to the children and youth of Jocotenango. Our purpose is to prevent our children and youth from falling into lives of despair, poverty and violence. We are working toward this objective by being agents of change, using dialogue to resolve problems, rather than violence. We address the various issues these children face by engaging them in fine arts, journalism, ballet, break dancing, photography and music lessons. Through these activities their self-confidence, their pride and their hope for a better future grows incredibly. They learn valuable life skills, such as perseverance, team co-operation and dignity. They know they can aspire to achieve more than the lives they see around them.
Where is El Patojismo located?
Headquartered in Jocotenango, Guatemala.
Is El Patojismo trustworthy?
El Patojismo has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33 out of 100 (Limited data available). 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 El Patojismo's website?
https://elpatojismo.edu.gt
Are donations to El Patojismo tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Guatemala 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.