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Sonoran Institute Mexico, Ac

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66
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
66/100 · methodology

About Sonoran Institute Mexico, Ac

"The third article of the Social Object. The Association is a non-profit organization that aims to develop the following activities:I.- ECOLOGICS.a) Promoting among the population the prevention and control of pollution of water, air and soil, protection of the environment and the preservation and restoration of ecological balance.II.- SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT.a) Supporting the exploitation of natural resources, the protection of the environment, flora and fauna, the preservation and restoration of ecological balance, as well as the promotion of sustainable development at regional and community level, in urban and rural areas.V.- BECANTES.The granting of scholarships to persons who undertake their studies in educational institutions that have authorization or recognition of official validity of studies under the General Education Act or in the …

"ARTÍCULO TERCERO. Del Objeto Social. La Asociación es una organización sin fines de lucro que tiene por objeto el desarrollar las siguientes actividades:I.- ECOLÓGICAS.a) El 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...II.- DESARROLLO SOCIALa) Apoyar en el aprovechamiento de los recursos naturales, la protección del ambiente, la flora y la fauna, la preservación y restauración del equilibrio ecológico, así como la promoción del desarrollo sustentable a nivel regional y comunitario, de las zonas urbanas y rurales...V.- BECANTES.El otorgar becas a personas que realicen sus estudios en instituciones de enseñanza que tengan autorización o reconocimiento de validez oficial …

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Founded
Headquarters
Baja California
Foundation type
Ecológica
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in Mexico
Program spending This charity: 77%
Peer average: 87%
Overhead (admin + fundraising) This charity: 2%
Peer average: 2%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 66
Peer average: 69

Red flags

· All clear
SAT Donatarias deregistration
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every MX$1 goes

MX$0.77
Program expensesMX$0.77 ($2.3 million)
AdministrationMX$0.02 ($73,432)
77% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Sonoran Institute Mexico, Ac is a registered environment nonprofit, Mexico. It is registered with the SAT (Servicio de Administracion Tributaria). It was founded in 2014 and has been operating for 12 years. Its registration number is SIM110812KK5. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports $44M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Sonoran Institute Mexico, Ac has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. 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 66 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 77% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in Mexico is 69/100.

Sonoran Institute Mexico, Ac is based in Baja California, Mexico. The organization was established in 2014 and has been active for 12 years.

Based on official tax filings, Sonoran Institute Mexico, Ac has $44M in annual revenue. It allocates 77% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 87% for environment charities in Mexico. Administrative costs account for 2% of expenses. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $10M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Sonoran Institute Mexico, Ac is classified as a Environment organization, registered in Mexico. It operates as a Ecológica. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $44M in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Sonoran Institute 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.

Sonoran Institute Mexico, Ac has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by SAT. 77% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 87%. 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.

"The third article of the Social Object. The Association is a non-profit organization that aims to develop the following activities:I.- ECOLOGICS.a) Promoting among the population the prevention and control of pollution of water, air and soil, protection of the environment and the preservation and restoration of ecological balance.II.- SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT.a) Supporting the exploitation of natural resources, the protection of the environment, flora and fauna, the preservation and restoration of ecological balance, as well as the promotion of sustainable development at regional and community level, in urban and rural areas.V.- BECANTES.The granting of scholarships to persons who undertake their studies in educational institutions that have authorization or recognition of official validity... Sonoran Institute Mexico, Ac is classified as a environment organization registered in Mexico. The organization was founded in 2014.

Among environment charities registered in Mexico: Sonoran Institute Mexico, Ac's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100 is in line with the peer average of 69/100. It allocates 77% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $44M is well above the peer average of $10M.

Sonoran Institute 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
$10M-$100M
77% to programs
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Filing history

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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

JO
José Francisco Zamora Arroyo

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

JO
José F•••••••• Z••••• A•••••
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
MX$43.8M revenue
FY2024
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Peer charities

Other environment in Mexico, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Sonoran Institute Mexico, Ac This page 66 $2.1 million 77%
Pro Natura Peninsula De Yucatan, Ac 70 $1.6 million 81%
Parque Gratitud, Ac 69 $1.8 million 97%
Grupo Autonomo Para La Investigacion Ambiental, Ac 69 $921,390 95%
Centro Mexicano Para La Defensa Del Medio Ambiente, … 69 $1.6 million 98%
Rainforest Alliance Mexico-Alianza Para Bosques, Ac 69 $2.3 million 62%
Transformacion, Arte Y Educacion, Ac 69 $1.2 million 61%
Grupo De Cambio Climatico Para Latinoamerica Y El … 69 $1.2 million 99%
Centro De Negocios Sustentables, Ac 69 $1.7 million 99%

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
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

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Quick facts about Sonoran Institute Mexico, Ac

What is Sonoran Institute Mexico, Ac?
Sonoran Institute Mexico, Ac is a environment ecológica, Mexico. "The third article of the Social Object. The Association is a non-profit organization that aims to develop the following activities:I.- ECOLOGICS.a) Promoting among the population the prevention and control of pollution of water, air and soil, protection of the environment and the preservation and restoration of ecological balance.II.- SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT.a) Supporting the exploitation of natural resources, the protection of the environment, flora and fauna, the preservation and restoration of ecological balance, as well as the promotion of sustainable development at regional and community level, in urban and rural areas.V.- BECANTES.The granting of scholarships to persons who undertake their studies in educational institutions that have authorization or recognition of official validity of studies under the General Education Act or in the case of foreign institutions, these are recognized by the National Council of Science and Technology. These scholarships will be awarded by open competition to the general public and their allocation will be based on objective data related to the academic capacity of the candidate..."
When was Sonoran Institute Mexico, Ac founded?
Sonoran Institute Mexico, Ac was founded in 2014.
Who leads Sonoran Institute Mexico, Ac?
José Francisco Zamora Arroyo.
Where is Sonoran Institute Mexico, Ac located?
Headquartered in Mexico.
What is Sonoran Institute Mexico, Ac's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 77% of expenses go to program services.
Is Sonoran Institute Mexico, Ac trustworthy?
Sonoran Institute Mexico, Ac has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66 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 Sonoran Institute Mexico, Ac's registration number?
Registration: SIM110812KK5 (Mexico).
What is Sonoran Institute Mexico, Ac's website?
https://sonoraninstitute.org
Are donations to Sonoran Institute 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.