Wayuu Taya Foundation Inc
To help improve the lives of latin and south american and caribbean indigenous communities, while maintaining and respecting their traditions,culture and beliefs.
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To help improve the lives of the latin, south american and caribbean indigenous communities, while maintaining and respecting their traditions ,culture and beliefs.
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Mission
To help improve the lives of latin and south american and caribbean indigenous communities, while maintaining and respecting their traditions,culture and beliefs.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar international in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Wayuu Taya Foundation Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds 15 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 12,908 international charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 97% of comparable charities. See the sources
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 25,023 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (15 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWayuu Taya Foundation Inc is a registered international nonprofit based in Riverview, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2002 and has been operating for 24 years. Its EIN is 371449493. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $5M in annual revenue. 37 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Wayuu Taya Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 371449493. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Wayuu Taya Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 98% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.
Wayuu Taya Foundation Inc is located in Riverview, FL, United States. The organization was established in 2002 and has been active for 24 years.
Based on official tax filings, Wayuu Taya Foundation Inc has $5M in annual revenue. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 73% for international charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Wayuu Taya Foundation Inc is classified as an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $5M in annual revenue. The organization has 37 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Wayuu Taya Foundation Inc. 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, Wayuu Taya Foundation Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 98% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 73%). 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.
To help improve the lives of the latin, south american and caribbean indigenous communities, while maintaining and respecting their traditions ,culture and beliefs. Wayuu Taya Foundation Inc is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2002.
Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 98% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $5M is comparable to the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to Wayuu Taya Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Wayuu Taya Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 371449493, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
WAYUU TAYA FOUNDATION INC is registered in United States. 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.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (10)
Source: Public filings
10 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
4 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Patricia Velasquez's Wayuu Taya Foundation Hosts Magical 20th Anniversary Gala With Hillary Clinton, Sting, Iman & More - BroadwayWorld.com
CDP Week of Gratitude: The Wayuu Taya Foundation - Center for Disaster Philanthropy
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: An Interview with Patricia Velasquez, Founder, Wayuu Taya - Tharawat Magazine
Haute Event: 10th Anniversary Gala Of The Wayuu Taya Foundation With Russell Simmons and Ivanka Trump - Haute Living
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 37 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
- Supplementary verification
- GlobalGiving partner directory
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 37 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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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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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2002
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Wayuu Taya Foundation Inc
- What is Wayuu Taya Foundation Inc?
- Wayuu Taya Foundation Inc is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Riverview, United States. To help improve the lives of the latin, south american and caribbean indigenous communities, while maintaining and respecting their traditions ,culture and beliefs.
- When was Wayuu Taya Foundation Inc founded?
- Wayuu Taya Foundation Inc was founded in 2002.
- Who leads Wayuu Taya Foundation Inc?
- Limayri Estevez serves as Secretary To The Board.
- Where is Wayuu Taya Foundation Inc located?
- Headquartered in Riverview, FL, United States.
- What is Wayuu Taya Foundation Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 98% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Wayuu Taya Foundation Inc trustworthy?
- Wayuu Taya Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong 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 Wayuu Taya Foundation Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 371449493.
- What is Wayuu Taya Foundation Inc's website?
- http://www.wayuutaya.org