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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
1 countries

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

Red flags

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

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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

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.

El Patojismo has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. 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.

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.

Among human services charities registered in Guatemala: El Patojismo's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33/100 is in line with the peer average of 32/100.

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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.

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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

Evento del español Twanguero en Los Ángeles ayudará a escuela guatemalteca El Patojismo - Publinews
Dec 2025
www.publinews.gt
Adra Antigua inaugura exposición de arte - Soy502
Oct 2025
www.soy502.com
Asociación Los Patojos en Jocotenango, Sacatepéquez - Guatemala.com
Mar 2023
www.guatemala.com
La niñez y el equipo de Comunicaciones FC se unen como "un equipo" para abogar por el cumplimiento de los derechos y una
Nov 2022
www.unicef.org
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
Malacates dará concierto en apoyo a afectados por la crisis - Soy502
May 2020
www.soy502.com
El proyecto "El Patojismo" se queda sin sede - Soy502
Aug 2019
www.soy502.com
Luis Von Ahn, de Duolingo, está en Guatemala - Soy502
Feb 2019
www.soy502.com
Conoce el huerto que inició del movimiento “El Patojismo” - Soy502
Aug 2018
www.soy502.com

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Peer charities

Other human services in Guatemala, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
El Patojismo This page 33 - -
Friends of Ninos de Guatemala 35 - -
Come Mejor Wa'ik 33 - -
Funsek 33 - -
Fondo Unido de Guatemala 33 - -
Cojolya Association 30 - -
Asociacion Sonidos Para La Vida 30 - -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 4, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No annual financial filings on file
Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

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 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.