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Fundacion Shambala

Armenia Reg NIT-9000249231 · RUES
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55
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
55/100 · methodology

About Fundacion Shambala

Q8890 ** Other social assistance activities without accommodation

Q8890 ** Otras actividades de asistencia social sin alojamiento

Translated from Spanish by GiveRadar.

Founded
Headquarters
Armenia
Foundation type
Fundación

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services
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.
SDG 1 SDG 1 · No Poverty End poverty in all its forms everywhere. SDG 10 SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities Reduce inequality within and among countries.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in Colombia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 55
Peer average: 57

Red flags

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

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Fundacion Shambala is a registered social services nonprofit based in Armenia, Colombia. It is registered with the RUES (Registro Unico Empresarial y Social). It was founded in 2005 and has been operating for 21 years. Its registration number is NIT-9000249231. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.

Fundacion Shambala has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100. 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 55 ('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 social services charities in Colombia is 57/100.

Fundacion Shambala is located in Armenia, Colombia. The organization was established in 2005 and has been active for 21 years. Its registered address is Urb La Cabana 2 Ca 7 Via La Tebaida, Colombia.

Fundacion Shambala is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Colombia. It operates as a Fundación.

Fundacion Shambala has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Chamber of Commerce. Visit the Fundacion Shambala 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.

Q8890 ** Other social assistance activities without accommodation Fundacion Shambala is classified as a social services organization registered in Colombia. The organization was founded in 2005.

Among social services charities registered in Colombia: Fundacion Shambala's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100 is in line with the peer average of 57/100.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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

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

Leadership

OS
Ospina Marin Dario Alberto
Representante Legal

Latest news

From global news sources

7 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Por un futuro sostenible: Bogotá lidera la acción climática juvenil - La Nota Económica
Nov 2024
lanotaeconomica.com.co
Stenella, el barco eléctrico que ‘sostiene’ la Copa - Diario AS
Jul 2023
as.com
Procuraduría archiva proceso contra exgobernador Osorio por contratos de alimentación en hospitales - El Quindiano
Oct 2022
elquindiano.com
Fútbol Para La Igualdad regresa con una novedosa 4ª edición - Mundo Deportivo
Oct 2020
www.mundodeportivo.com
Melanie Griffith presume de su atractiva madre con 88 años - Bekia
Sep 2018
www.bekia.es
Los dos excuras que cambiaron el voto de pobreza por el poder en el Quindío - Las2orillas
Jul 2017
www.las2orillas.co
Fondos concursables - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Aug 2016
www.unodc.org

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Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
RUES (Registro Único Empresarial y Social)
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 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
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Official website
No verified website on record
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 Shambala

What is Fundacion Shambala?
Fundacion Shambala is a social services fundación based in Armenia, Colombia. Q8890 ** Other social assistance activities without accommodation
When was Fundacion Shambala founded?
Fundacion Shambala was founded in 2005.
Who leads Fundacion Shambala?
Ospina Marin Dario Alberto serves as Representante Legal.
Where is Fundacion Shambala located?
Headquartered in Armenia, Colombia.
Is Fundacion Shambala trustworthy?
Fundacion Shambala has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55 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 Shambala's registration number?
Registration: NIT-9000249231 (Colombia).
Are donations to Fundacion Shambala tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Colombia 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.