Fundacion Pasos de Luz
Our mission is to provide access to therapies and specialized education for people with autism and Down syndrome, helping them to develop their communication, executive function, social skills, …
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Our mission is to provide access to therapies and specialized education for people with autism and Down syndrome, helping them to develop their communication, executive function, social skills, and emotion regulation to improve their quality of life and equipping their families with the information, preparation and tools they need for each stage of their lives. We seek to raise awareness about these neurodevelopmental conditions in order to promote the inclusion of children, adolescents, and adults with autism and Down syndrome in the community. We envision an inclusive world where every person with autism and Down syndrome has the opportunities and support needed to develop their potential and live a fulfilling and meaningful life.
Mission
Our mission is to provide access to therapies and specialized education for people with autism and Down syndrome, helping them to develop their communication, executive function, social skills, and emotion regulation to improve their quality of life and equipping their families with the information, preparation and tools they need for each stage of their lives. We seek to raise awareness about these neurodevelopmental conditions in order to promote the inclusion of children, adolescents, and adults with autism and Down syndrome in the community. We envision an inclusive world where every person with autism and Down syndrome has the opportunities and support needed to develop their potential and live a fulfilling and meaningful life.
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GiveRadar's verified records show Fundacion Pasos de Luz with a partial profile.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 18,049 human services charities in Ecuador it tracks. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any human services charities in Ecuador - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Ecuador data
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- a donation page
- financial records
- leadership details (present for 82% of comparable organizations)
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFundacion Pasos de Luz is a registered human services nonprofit based in Bahia de Caraquez, Manabi, Ecuador. It is registered with the official charity registry of Ecuador. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 30/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Fundacion Pasos de Luz has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100. 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 30 ('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 Ecuador is 30/100.
Fundacion Pasos de Luz is located in Bahia de Caraquez, Manabi, Ecuador. Its registered address is Malecon Alberto F. Santos.
Fundacion Pasos de Luz is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in Ecuador.
According to GiveRadar's records, Fundacion Pasos de Luz is a registered nonprofit in Ecuador. 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.
Our mission is to provide access to therapies and specialized education for people with autism and Down syndrome, helping them to develop their communication, executive function, social skills, and emotion regulation to improve their quality of life and equipping their families with the information, preparation and tools they need for each stage of their lives. We seek to raise awareness about these neurodevelopmental conditions in order to promote the inclusion of children, adolescents, and adults with autism and Down syndrome in the community. We envision an inclusive world where every person with autism and Down syndrome has the opportunities and support needed to develop their potential and live a fulfilling... Fundacion Pasos de Luz is classified as a human services organization registered in Ecuador.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Ecuador under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Fundacion Pasos de Luz is registered in Ecuador. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Fundacion Pasos de Luz is registered in Ecuador. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Government registrationNo public registry ID
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Direct contactNo email or phone published
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
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Founding dateYear founded not on file
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Quick facts about Fundacion Pasos de Luz
- What is Fundacion Pasos de Luz?
- Fundacion Pasos de Luz is a human services nonprofit organization based in Bahia de Caraquez, Ecuador. Our mission is to provide access to therapies and specialized education for people with autism and Down syndrome, helping them to develop their communication, executive function, social skills, and emotion regulation to improve their quality of life and equipping their families with the information, preparation and tools they need for each stage of their lives. We seek to raise awareness about these neurodevelopmental conditions in order to promote the inclusion of children, adolescents, and adults with autism and Down syndrome in the community. We envision an inclusive world where every person with autism and Down syndrome has the opportunities and support needed to develop their potential and live a fulfilling and meaningful life.
- Where is Fundacion Pasos de Luz located?
- Headquartered in Bahia de Caraquez, Manabi, Ecuador.
- Is Fundacion Pasos de Luz trustworthy?
- Fundacion Pasos de Luz has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30 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 Fundacion Pasos de Luz's website?
- https://www.fundacionpasosdeluz.org
- Are donations to Fundacion Pasos de Luz tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Ecuador 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.