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Santuario Animal Del Desierto, Ac

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
69/100 · methodology

About Santuario Animal Del Desierto, Ac

"FIFTH.- THE ANIMAL SANTUAR OF DESERT, CIVIL ASSOCIATION, has as social object:1.- To carry out and provide, in cooperation with the Federal, State and/or Municipal government, public works and services intended to provide directly:1.1. Hostel, food and veterinary care to abandoned or street animals.1.2. To carry out rescue, sterilization, animal adoption campaigns.1.3. To provide education and information on the respect and care of the various animal species, as well as to carry out campaigns that raise awareness of the community on the problem of animals in the street."

"QUINTA.- EL SANTUARIO ANIMAL DEL DESIERTO, ASOCIACIÓN CIVIL, tiene como objeto social:1.- Realizar y prestar, en coadyuvancia con el gobierno Federal, Estatal y/o Municipal, obras y servicios públicos destinados a proporcionar de manera directa:1.1. Albergue, alimentación y atención veterinaria a los animales abandonados o en situación de calle.1.2. Realizar campañas de rescate, esterilización, adopción de animales.1.3. Brindar educación e información sobre el respeto y cuidado de las diversas especies animales, así como realizar campañas que concienticen a la comunidad sobre la problemática de los animales en la calle."

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Founded
Headquarters
Baja California
Foundation type
Obras/servicios públicos
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in Mexico
Program spending This charity: 97%
Peer average: 71%
Overhead (admin + fundraising) This charity: 3%
Peer average: 7%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 69
Peer average: 77

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for SAT Donatarias deregistration, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every MX$1 goes

· FY2024 · mx_sat (FY2024)
MX$0.97
ProgramMX$0.97
AdministrationMX$0.03
97% to programs beats the peer average (71%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

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  • GiveRadar's profile for Santuario Animal Del Desierto, Ac draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical community development charities in Mexico it tracks. View this cohort
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  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
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  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

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Santuario Animal Del Desierto, Ac is a registered community development nonprofit in Mexico. It is registered with the SAT (Servicio de Administracion Tributaria). It was founded in 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. Its registration number is SAD111201HE0. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 69/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Santuario Animal Del Desierto, Ac's official registration number is SAD111201HE0, as recorded in the national registry of Mexico.

Santuario Animal Del Desierto, 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 97% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in Mexico is 77/100.

Santuario Animal Del Desierto, Ac is based in Baja California, Mexico. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.

Based on official tax filings, Santuario Animal Del Desierto, Ac has $4M in annual revenue. It allocates 97% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 71% for community development charities in Mexico. Administrative costs account for 3% of expenses. Its revenue is below the peer average of $39M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Santuario Animal Del Desierto, Ac is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Mexico. It operates as an Obras/servicios públicos. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $4M in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Santuario Animal Del Desierto, 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Santuario Animal Del Desierto, Ac is registered with the SAT (Servicio de Administracion Tributaria) and overseen by SAT. It reports that 97% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 71%). 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.

"FIFTH.- THE ANIMAL SANTUAR OF DESERT, CIVIL ASSOCIATION, has as social object:1.- To carry out and provide, in cooperation with the Federal, State and/or Municipal government, public works and services intended to provide directly:1.1. Hostel, food and veterinary care to abandoned or street animals.1.2. To carry out rescue, sterilization, animal adoption campaigns.1.3. To provide education and information on the respect and care of the various animal species, as well as to carry out campaigns that raise awareness of the community on the problem of animals in the street." Santuario Animal Del Desierto, Ac is classified as a community development organization registered in Mexico. The organization was founded in 2015.

Among community development charities registered in Mexico: It allocates 97% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 71%. Its annual revenue of $4M is below the peer average of $39M.

Santuario Animal Del Desierto, 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
97% to programs
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Filing history

1 year on file from mx_sat (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

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

From FY2024 filing

CA
Carlos G•••••• V•••••• A••••••

Officers & trustees (1)

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
MX$4.2M revenue
FY2024
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Cause areas in Mexico

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

Social Services 6,638
Education 1,673
Community Development this charity 999
Arts & Culture 724
Environment 419
Science & Technology 121
Human Services 42
Advocacy & Civil Rights 13
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Most common causes in Mexico

Causes charities work on most.

Disability 5,240
Eldercare & Aging 882
HIV/AIDS 800
Addiction Recovery 361
Nutrition 298
Refugees 256
Cancer 195
Cultural Heritage 172

Sources and verification

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.

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Registry checked
Apr 1, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 1 officer on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 2015
Not available · 4
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Santuario Animal Del Desierto, Ac

What is Santuario Animal Del Desierto, Ac?
Santuario Animal Del Desierto, Ac is a community development obras/servicios públicos, Mexico. "FIFTH.- THE ANIMAL SANTUAR OF DESERT, CIVIL ASSOCIATION, has as social object:1.- To carry out and provide, in cooperation with the Federal, State and/or Municipal government, public works and services intended to provide directly:1.1. Hostel, food and veterinary care to abandoned or street animals.1.2. To carry out rescue, sterilization, animal adoption campaigns.1.3. To provide education and information on the respect and care of the various animal species, as well as to carry out campaigns that raise awareness of the community on the problem of animals in the street."
When was Santuario Animal Del Desierto, Ac founded?
Santuario Animal Del Desierto, Ac was founded in 2015.
Who leads Santuario Animal Del Desierto, Ac?
Carlos Gustavo Viveros Arévalo.
Where is Santuario Animal Del Desierto, Ac located?
Headquartered in Baja California, Mexico.
What is Santuario Animal Del Desierto, Ac's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 97% of expenses go to program services.
Is Santuario Animal Del Desierto, Ac trustworthy?
Santuario Animal Del Desierto, 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 Santuario Animal Del Desierto, Ac's registration number?
Registration: SAD111201HE0 (Mexico).
What is Santuario Animal Del Desierto, Ac's website?
https://sanad.mxl.org
Are donations to Santuario Animal Del Desierto, 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.