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Union Internacional de la Marioneta

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
49/100 · methodology

About Union Internacional de la Marioneta

UNIMA is an international non-governmental organization that brings together puppeteers and puppet enthusiasts to develop and promote the art of puppetry. It was founded in Prague in 1929. In 1981, the French puppeteer Jacques Félix moved UNIMA's headquarters to Charleville-Mézières, France, location of the Festival Mondial des Théâtres de Marionnettes since 1972. UNIMA is affiliated to UNESCO and it is a member of the International Theatre Institute. UNIMA is affiliated with the International Theatre Institute and is present in 87 countries. Its headquarters is located in Charleville-Mézières. (via Wikipedia)

Founded
Headquarters
Ibague, Tolima
Foundation type
Foundation (Fundación)

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

DIAN RTE Tax-Exempt

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in Colombia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 49
Peer average: 53

Concerns

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

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Union Internacional de la Marioneta has a partial profile.

  • GiveRadar has verified RTE status for this organization, which only 10% of comparable organizations hold. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any international charities in Colombia - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Colombia data
  • It is one of the better-documented international charities in Colombia GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Union Internacional de la Marioneta is a registered international nonprofit based in Ibague, Tolima, Colombia. It is registered with the RUES (Registro Unico Empresarial y Social). It was founded in 2020 and has been operating for 6 years. Its registration number is NIT-900620817. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds Regimen Tributario Especial (RTE) qualification with Colombia's DIAN, the tax authority's special-regime status for qualifying nonprofits. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 49/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Union Internacional de la Marioneta's official registration number is NIT-900620817, as recorded in the national registry of Colombia.

Union Internacional de la Marioneta has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49/100. 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 49 ('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 international charities in Colombia is 53/100.

Union Internacional de la Marioneta is located in Ibague, Tolima, Colombia. The organization was established in 2020 and has been active for 6 years.

Union Internacional de la Marioneta is classified as an International organization, registered in Colombia. It operates as a Fundación.

According to GiveRadar's records, Union Internacional de la Marioneta holds Regimen Tributario Especial (RTE) qualification with Colombia's DIAN, the tax authority's special-regime status for qualifying nonprofits. It is registered with the RUES (Registro Unico Empresarial y Social). 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.

Union Internacional de la Marioneta is registered in Colombia. Donations to organizations with RTE (Regimen Tributario Especial) status from DIAN may be tax-deductible for the donor. The deductible amount is limited to 40% of the donation value and cannot exceed 30% of the taxpayer's net income for the year. The organization must issue a certificado de donacion (official donation certificate) for the donor's tax return. Organizations without RTE status cannot issue tax-deductible donation receipts.

Union Internacional de la Marioneta is a Colombian foundation (fundacion) - a non-membership legal entity created to manage assets dedicated to a specific social, cultural, educational, or charitable purpose, governed under the Colombian Civil Code. All Colombian nonprofit entities (Entidades Sin Animo de Lucro, or ESALs) are registered in the RUES (Registro Unico Empresarial y Social) through the local Chamber of Commerce (Camara de Comercio), and this organization is identified by NIT (Numero de Identificacion Tributaria) 900620817.

You can verify Union Internacional de la Marioneta's legal status in several ways. First, search the RUES (Registro Unico Empresarial y Social) public portal at https://www.rues.org.co/ using NIT 900620817. The RUES record shows the official name, legal form, registration status, registered address, and the Chamber of Commerce where the organization is registered. Second, verify the NIT with DIAN (Direccion de Impuestos y Aduanas Nacionales) at https://muisca.dian.gov.co/ to confirm the organization's tax status and whether it has RTE (Regimen Tributario Especial) qualification. You can also ask the organization for its most recent estatutos (bylaws) and estados financieros (financial statements), which must be filed annually with the Chamber of Commerce. If the RUES record is active and the financial reports are available, the organization is legitimately registered.

Yes. Union Internacional de la Marioneta has been qualified under the Regimen Tributario Especial (RTE) by DIAN (Colombia's national tax authority). RTE status means the organization is recognized as a tax-exempt nonprofit entity and can issue donation certificates (certificados de donacion) that qualify donors for tax benefits. RTE-qualified organizations must meet specific transparency and governance requirements set by DIAN, including annual reporting and public disclosure of their activities and finances.

Common donation methods in Colombia include bank transfer (transferencia bancaria) through major banks like Bancolombia, Davivienda, and Banco de Bogota; the PSE (Pagos Seguros en Linea) online payment system; and credit or debit cards. Some organizations also accept donations through platforms like Vaki (vaki.co, Colombia's leading crowdfunding platform) or GiveDirectly. For international donors, bank wire transfers and services like PayPal or Wise are options, though you should confirm with the organization which international transfer methods they support.

Union Internacional de la Marioneta is based in Ibague, Tolima, the department containing Ibague, with agricultural associations and post-conflict reconciliation organizations. Organizations in Ibague can be looked up in the RUES through the local Chamber of Commerce.

Union Internacional de la Marioneta was registered in 2020, making it approximately 6 years old. Colombian ESALs must renew their registration annually with the Chamber of Commerce to maintain active status. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and compliance with annual renewal requirements.

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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.

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Leadership

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Peña Y••• J•••• M••••••
Legal Representative

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Cause areas in Colombia

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

Community Development 114,445
Environment 9,968
Arts & Culture 8,340
Education 7,869
Social Services 7,167
International this charity 3,765
Health 3,586
Science & Technology 1,609
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Most common causes in Colombia

Causes charities work on most.

Environment 5,104
Education 4,897
Community Development 4,166
Peace 3,849
Water 3,553
Arts & Culture 2,815
Disability 1,043
Research 1,039

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
RUES (Registro Único Empresarial y Social)
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 12, 2026
Profile completeness
25%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 5
  • Named leadership · Lead officer named
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Founding date · 2020
Not available · 6
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Direct contact
    No email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Union Internacional de la Marioneta

What is Union Internacional de la Marioneta?
Union Internacional de la Marioneta is a international foundation based in Ibague, Colombia.
When was Union Internacional de la Marioneta founded?
Union Internacional de la Marioneta was founded in 2020.
Who leads Union Internacional de la Marioneta?
Peña Yara Jaime Marcelo serves as Legal Representative.
Where is Union Internacional de la Marioneta located?
Headquartered in Ibague, Tolima, Colombia.
Is Union Internacional de la Marioneta trustworthy?
Union Internacional de la Marioneta has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49 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 Union Internacional de la Marioneta's registration number?
Registration: NIT-900620817 (Colombia).
What is Union Internacional de la Marioneta's website?
http://www.unima.org
Are donations to Union Internacional de la Marioneta 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.