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Fundación Aru

Independent policy research on poverty and inequality in Bolivia

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40
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
40/100 · methodology

About Fundación Aru

Fundacion Aru is an independent, nonprofit applied-research institution based in La Paz. It produces evidence-based research to inform public policy in Bolivia on issues such as poverty, inequality, the labour market, education and gender. The organization is registered in the education sector.

Headquarters
La Paz
Foundation type
National NGO
Operating in
Bolivia

Verified registration

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

SISONG Registered

Mission

To produce independent, evidence-based research that informs public policy on poverty, inequality and education in Bolivia.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
Education Women Poverty
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.
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Operating countries (1)
Bolivia

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

Fundacion Aru is an independent, nonprofit applied-research institution based in La Paz that produces high-quality evidence to inform public policy in Bolivia on issues such as poverty, inequality, the labour market, education and gender.

Fundacion Aru is an independent, nonprofit applied-research institution based in La Paz that produces high-quality evidence to inform public policy in Bolivia on issues such as poverty, inequality, the labour market, education and gender.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in Bolivia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 40
Peer average: 41

Concerns

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

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Fundación Aru has a partial profile.

  • GiveRadar has verified SISONG registration for this organization, which few similar organizations hold. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any education charities in Bolivia - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Bolivia data
GiveRadar has verified
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • a donation page
  • 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.

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Fundación Aru is a registered education nonprofit based in La Paz, Bolivia. It is registered with the official charity registry of Bolivia. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds registration on the SISONG national NGO register, which means it is on Bolivia's national register of NGOs kept by the Ministry of Development Planning (the currently-valid national NGOs list); this is a registration record, not a quality rating. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 40/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.

Fundación Aru has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 40/100. 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 40 ('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 education charities in Bolivia is 41/100.

Fundación Aru is located in La Paz, Bolivia.

Fundación Aru is classified as an Education organization, registered in Bolivia. It operates as a National NGO. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.

According to GiveRadar's records, Fundación Aru holds registration on the SISONG national NGO register, which means it is on Bolivia's national register of NGOs kept by the Ministry of Development Planning (the currently-valid national NGOs list); this is a registration record, not a quality rating. 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.

Fundacion Aru is an independent, nonprofit applied-research institution based in La Paz. It produces evidence-based research to inform public policy in Bolivia on issues such as poverty, inequality, the labour market, education and gender. The organization is registered in the education sector. Fundación Aru is classified as an education organization registered in Bolivia.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Bolivia, Plurinational State of under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

AI
Aida F•••••••
President

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Charity website (via AI extraction)

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Latest news

From global news sources

1 article found

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

INE y Fundación ARU anunciaron concurso de Posters Estadísticos 2018-2019 - ine.gob.bo

www.ine.gob.bo ·

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

INE y Fundación ARU anunciaron concurso de Posters Estadísticos 2018-2019 - ine.gob.bo
Jul 2018
www.ine.gob.bo

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Cause areas in Bolivia

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Community Development 87
Education this charity 41
Environment 28
Human Services 25
Advocacy & Civil Rights 20
Health 18
Arts & Culture 12
Youth Development 10
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Most common causes in Bolivia

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

Education 179
Women 131
Environment 107
Agriculture 91
Health 85
Human Rights 76
Children 46
Arts & Culture 45
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Education in Bolivia

Sources and verification

News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Part of this profile's description was written with AI, summarizing public sources such as official registry data and the organization's own website. Financial figures, registration details, and the sources listed above are not AI-generated. Read how we use AI.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jul 10, 2026
Registry checked
Jul 11, 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 · 5
  • Named leadership · 9 officers on file
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
Not available · 6
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • 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

GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Fundación Aru

What is Fundación Aru?
Fundación Aru is a education national ngo based in La Paz, Bolivia. Fundacion Aru is an independent, nonprofit applied-research institution based in La Paz. It produces evidence-based research to inform public policy in Bolivia on issues such as poverty, inequality, the labour market, education and gender. The organization is registered in the education sector.
Where is Fundación Aru located?
Headquartered in La Paz, Bolivia.
Is Fundación Aru trustworthy?
Fundación Aru has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 40 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 Fundación Aru's website?
https://www.aru.org.bo
Are donations to Fundación Aru tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Bolivia 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.