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Verein Guatemala-Zentralamerika

Ausbildung Jugendlicher und Bau von Schulhäusern und Landkliniken in Guatemala

Zollikon, ZH Reg CHE337083720 · Zefix Sign up to see website
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52
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
52/100 · methodology

About Verein Guatemala-Zentralamerika

Der Verein verfolgt ausschliesslich gemeinnützige Zwecke. Der Verein unterstützt und fördert nachhaltige Entwicklungsprojekte in Guatemala und in Zentralamerika, insbesondere von Schul- und Ausbildungsstätten. Er kann zu diesem Zweck auch andere Organisationen und Einrichtungen in Zentralamerika unterstützen, die den gleichen Zweck erfüllen. «Nachhaltig» sind diejenigen Projekte, die soziale, wirtschaftliche und ökologische Anforderungen optimal erfüllen.

Founded
Headquarters
Zollikon, ZH
Foundation type
Verein
Operating in
2 countries

Mission

Ausbildung Jugendlicher und Bau von Schulhäusern und Landkliniken in Guatemala

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development
Operating countries (2)
Guatemala Mexico

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in Switzerland
Integrity Assessment This charity: 52
Peer average: 52

Red flags

· All clear
ESA / Zefix status change
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Verein Guatemala-Zentralamerika is a registered community development nonprofit based in Zollikon, ZH, Switzerland. It is registered with the Swiss Commercial Register (Zefix). It was founded in 1992 and has been operating for 34 years. Its registration number is CHE337083720. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.

Verein Guatemala-Zentralamerika has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100. 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 52 ('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 community development charities in Switzerland is 52/100.

Verein Guatemala-Zentralamerika is located in Zollikon, ZH, Switzerland. The organization was established in 1992 and has been active for 34 years.

Verein Guatemala-Zentralamerika is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Switzerland. It operates as a Verein.

Verein Guatemala-Zentralamerika has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the cantonal commercial registry. Visit the Verein Guatemala-Zentralamerika profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Der Verein verfolgt ausschliesslich gemeinnützige Zwecke. Der Verein unterstützt und fördert nachhaltige Entwicklungsprojekte in Guatemala und in Zentralamerika, insbesondere von Schul- und Ausbildungsstätten. Er kann zu diesem Zweck auch andere Organisationen und Einrichtungen in Zentralamerika unterstützen, die den gleichen Zweck erfüllen. «Nachhaltig» sind diejenigen Projekte, die soziale, wirtschaftliche und ökologische Anforderungen optimal erfüllen. Verein Guatemala-Zentralamerika is classified as a community development organization registered in Switzerland. The organization was founded in 1992.

Among community development charities registered in Switzerland: Verein Guatemala-Zentralamerika's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100 is in line with the peer average of 52/100.

Verein Guatemala-Zentralamerika is registered in Switzerland. Donations to recognized tax-exempt Swiss nonprofits are deductible from federal and cantonal taxes. The deduction limit varies by canton but is typically up to 20% of net income for federal taxes.

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Peer charities

Other community development in Switzerland, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Verein Guatemala-Zentralamerika This page 52 - -
AI Suisse 52 - -
Medecins du Monde - Suisse 52 - -
Blaues Kreuz Schweiz 52 - -
Lungenliga beider Basel 52 - -
Schweizer Kinderhilfswerk Kovive 52 - -
SAM global 52 - -
Solafrica 52 - -
Médecins Sans Frontières 52 - -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Zefix (Swiss Commercial Register)
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 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
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

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 Verein Guatemala-Zentralamerika

What is Verein Guatemala-Zentralamerika?
Verein Guatemala-Zentralamerika is a community development verein based in Zollikon, Switzerland. Der Verein verfolgt ausschliesslich gemeinnützige Zwecke. Der Verein unterstützt und fördert nachhaltige Entwicklungsprojekte in Guatemala und in Zentralamerika, insbesondere von Schul- und Ausbildungsstätten. Er kann zu diesem Zweck auch andere Organisationen und Einrichtungen in Zentralamerika unterstützen, die den gleichen Zweck erfüllen. «Nachhaltig» sind diejenigen Projekte, die soziale, wirtschaftliche und ökologische Anforderungen optimal erfüllen.
When was Verein Guatemala-Zentralamerika founded?
Verein Guatemala-Zentralamerika was founded in 1992.
Where is Verein Guatemala-Zentralamerika located?
Headquartered in Zollikon, Switzerland. The charity operates in 2 countries.
Is Verein Guatemala-Zentralamerika trustworthy?
Verein Guatemala-Zentralamerika has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52 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 Verein Guatemala-Zentralamerika's registration number?
Registration: CHE337083720 (Switzerland).
What is Verein Guatemala-Zentralamerika's website?
http://www.guatemala-vgz.ch
Are donations to Verein Guatemala-Zentralamerika tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Switzerland 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.