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Organizacion para la Conservacion de la Naturaleza y Desarrollo Comunitario (ORCONDECO)

Our mission is to contribute to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity; the recognition of environmental, cultural, social and economic values; and the improvement of the quality …

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Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
33/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Organizacion para la Conservacion de la Naturaleza y Desarrollo Comunitario (ORCONDECO)

Our mission is to contribute to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity; the recognition of environmental, cultural, social and economic values; and the improvement of the quality of life of Guatemalan ethnic groups, through applied research, participation, consensus processes and integral conservation and social development programs under a democratic framework of equity, justice, solidarity, transparency and respect of human rights. Our vision focuses on being a leading transdisciplinary organization whose participatory approaches and efforts generate positive and significant impacts on the conservation of biological and cultural wealth and the social development of Guatemalan communities and human groups in the short, medium and long term.

Headquarters
Coban, Alta Verapaz
Operating in
1 countries

Mission

Our mission is to contribute to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity; the recognition of environmental, cultural, social and economic values; and the improvement of the quality of life of Guatemalan ethnic groups, through applied research, participation, consensus processes and integral conservation and social development programs under a democratic framework of equity, justice, solidarity, transparency and respect of human rights. Our vision focuses on being a leading transdisciplinary organization whose participatory approaches and efforts generate positive and significant impacts on the conservation of biological and cultural wealth and the social development of Guatemalan communities and human groups in the short, medium and long term.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment
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 13 SDG 13 · Climate Action Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. SDG 14 SDG 14 · Life Below Water Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources. SDG 15 SDG 15 · Life on Land Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems and biodiversity.
Operating countries (1)
Guatemala

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in Guatemala
Integrity Assessment This charity: 33
Peer average: 31

Red flags

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

Common questions

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Organizacion para la Conservacion de la Naturaleza y Desarrollo Comunitario (ORCONDECO) is a registered environment nonprofit based in Coban, Alta Verapaz, 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. This is above the average of 30/100 for environment charities in Guatemala.

Organizacion para la Conservacion de la Naturaleza y Desarrollo Comunitario (ORCONDECO) 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 environment charities in Guatemala is 30/100.

Organizacion para la Conservacion de la Naturaleza y Desarrollo Comunitario (ORCONDECO) is located in Coban, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala. Its registered address is Finca # 344, Comunidad Santa Elena 20 de Octubre.

Organizacion para la Conservacion de la Naturaleza y Desarrollo Comunitario (ORCONDECO) is classified as a Environment organization, registered in Guatemala.

Organizacion para la Conservacion de la Naturaleza y Desarrollo Comunitario (ORCONDECO) 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.

Our mission is to contribute to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity; the recognition of environmental, cultural, social and economic values; and the improvement of the quality of life of Guatemalan ethnic groups, through applied research, participation, consensus processes and integral conservation and social development programs under a democratic framework of equity, justice, solidarity, transparency and respect of human rights. Our vision focuses on being a leading transdisciplinary organization whose participatory approaches and efforts generate positive and significant impacts on the conservation of biological and cultural wealth and the social development of Guatemalan communities and human groups in the short, medium and long term. Organizacion para la Conservacion de la Naturaleza y Desarrollo Comunitario (ORCONDECO) is classified as a environment organization registered in Guatemala.

Among environment charities registered in Guatemala: Organizacion para la Conservacion de la Naturaleza y Desarrollo Comunitario (ORCONDECO)'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33/100 is above the peer average of 30/100.

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

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Peer charities

Other environment in Guatemala, by integrity assessment

Sources and verification

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Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 25, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

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
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Programs & projects
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Tax-deductibility status
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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 Organizacion para la Conservacion de la Naturaleza y Desarrollo Comunitario (ORCONDECO)

What is Organizacion para la Conservacion de la Naturaleza y Desarrollo Comunitario (ORCONDECO)?
Organizacion para la Conservacion de la Naturaleza y Desarrollo Comunitario (ORCONDECO) is a environment nonprofit organization based in Coban, Guatemala. Our mission is to contribute to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity; the recognition of environmental, cultural, social and economic values; and the improvement of the quality of life of Guatemalan ethnic groups, through applied research, participation, consensus processes and integral conservation and social development programs under a democratic framework of equity, justice, solidarity, transparency and respect of human rights. Our vision focuses on being a leading transdisciplinary organization whose participatory approaches and efforts generate positive and significant impacts on the conservation of biological and cultural wealth and the social development of Guatemalan communities and human groups in the short, medium and long term.
Where is Organizacion para la Conservacion de la Naturaleza y Desarrollo Comunitario (ORCONDECO) located?
Headquartered in Coban, Guatemala.
Is Organizacion para la Conservacion de la Naturaleza y Desarrollo Comunitario (ORCONDECO) trustworthy?
Organizacion para la Conservacion de la Naturaleza y Desarrollo Comunitario (ORCONDECO) 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 Organizacion para la Conservacion de la Naturaleza y Desarrollo Comunitario (ORCONDECO)'s website?
https://www.orcondeco.com
Are donations to Organizacion para la Conservacion de la Naturaleza y Desarrollo Comunitario (ORCONDECO) 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.