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Fundacion Cacao Mexico, Ac

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
69/100 · methodology

About Fundacion Cacao Mexico, Ac

The aim of the association is:One.- .to promote among the population the prevention and control of pollution of water, air and soil, the protection of the environment and the preservation and restoration of ecological balance; carrying out activities such as:a).- To promote the protection of the countryside through reforestation and responsible use of water.b).- To carry out educational campaigns promoting respect for local biodiversity, the rational and responsible use of chemicals, and pesticides.

ARTÍCULO SEGUNDO.- La asociación tiene por objeto:Uno.- .promover entre la población 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; realizando actividades como:a).- Fomentar la protección del campo mediante la reforestación y el uso responsable del agua.b).- Realizar campañas educativas en las que se fomente el respeto a la biodiversidad local, el uso racional y responsable de quimicos, y pesticidas.

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Founded
Headquarters
Ciudad de México
Foundation type
Ecológica
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in Mexico
Program spending This charity: 82%
Peer average: 84%
Overhead (admin + fundraising) This charity: 1%
Peer average: 5%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 69
Peer average: 70

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$0.82
Program expensesMX$0.82 ($265,880)
AdministrationMX$0.01 ($3,827)
82% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Fundacion Cacao Mexico, Ac is a registered environment nonprofit, Mexico. It is registered with the SAT (Servicio de Administracion Tributaria). It was founded in 2011 and has been operating for 15 years. Its registration number is FCM100303780. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Fundacion Cacao Mexico, Ac has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. 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 69 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 82% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in Mexico is 70/100.

Fundacion Cacao Mexico, Ac is based in Ciudad de México, Mexico. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years.

Based on official tax filings, Fundacion Cacao Mexico, Ac has $4M in annual revenue. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 84% for environment charities in Mexico. Administrative costs account for 1% of expenses. Its revenue is below the peer average of $10M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Fundacion Cacao Mexico, Ac is classified as a Environment organization, registered in Mexico. It operates as a Ecológica. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $4M in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Fundacion Cacao Mexico, 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.

Fundacion Cacao Mexico, Ac has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by SAT. 82% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 84%. Visit the Fundacion Cacao Mexico, 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.

The aim of the association is:One.- .to promote among the population the prevention and control of pollution of water, air and soil, the protection of the environment and the preservation and restoration of ecological balance; carrying out activities such as:a).- To promote the protection of the countryside through reforestation and responsible use of water.b).- To carry out educational campaigns promoting respect for local biodiversity, the rational and responsible use of chemicals, and pesticides. Fundacion Cacao Mexico, Ac is classified as a environment organization registered in Mexico. The organization was founded in 2011.

Among environment charities registered in Mexico: Fundacion Cacao Mexico, Ac's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100 is in line with the peer average of 70/100. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of $4M is below the peer average of $10M.

Fundacion Cacao Mexico, 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
$1M-$10M
82% 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

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Alejandro Peñaloza Garza

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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Alejandro P••••••• G••••
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
MX$3.8M revenue
FY2024
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Peer charities

Other environment in Mexico, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Fundacion Cacao Mexico, Ac This page 69 $186,341 82%
Carto-Critica, Ac 72 $406,896 95%
Especies, Sociedad Y Habitat, Ac 70 $164,527 88%
Rios Tarango, Ac 70 $164,304 66%
Centro Para El Desarrollo Social Y La Sustentabilidad … 69 $229,306 82%
Grupo De Estudios Ambientales Y Sociales, Ac 69 $315,939 91%
Bioconciencia, Ac 69 $406,296 93%
Acajungla, Ac 69 $331,474 61%
Fondo De Agua De La Laguna, Ac 69 $98,000 97%

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
75%

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

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 Fundacion Cacao Mexico, Ac

What is Fundacion Cacao Mexico, Ac?
Fundacion Cacao Mexico, Ac is a environment ecológica, Mexico. The aim of the association is:One.- .to promote among the population the prevention and control of pollution of water, air and soil, the protection of the environment and the preservation and restoration of ecological balance; carrying out activities such as:a).- To promote the protection of the countryside through reforestation and responsible use of water.b).- To carry out educational campaigns promoting respect for local biodiversity, the rational and responsible use of chemicals, and pesticides.
When was Fundacion Cacao Mexico, Ac founded?
Fundacion Cacao Mexico, Ac was founded in 2011.
Who leads Fundacion Cacao Mexico, Ac?
Alejandro Peñaloza Garza.
Where is Fundacion Cacao Mexico, Ac located?
Headquartered in Mexico.
What is Fundacion Cacao Mexico, Ac's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 82% of expenses go to program services.
Is Fundacion Cacao Mexico, Ac trustworthy?
Fundacion Cacao Mexico, Ac has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 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 Fundacion Cacao Mexico, Ac's registration number?
Registration: FCM100303780 (Mexico).
What is Fundacion Cacao Mexico, Ac's website?
https://cacaomexico.org
Are donations to Fundacion Cacao Mexico, 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.